Having watched replay of last years game 7 ALCS last nite, what a classic and just as sweet the second time around. I guess things could get worse for the BOSOX this year should they beat the Yanks in the ALCS only to lose game 7 of the World Series to the Astros as Pettite throws a gem. OUCH!
"On two legs, Mickey Mantle would have been the greatest ballplayer who ever lived." - Nellie Fox
or Clemens. ARghhh...
That is assuming the Astros will be in WS to meet the Bosox
TRhit
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I hope you forgive me for not always taking the smilies at "face" value when the discussion revolves aroung the Sox and Yankees....lol
My use of the word kid is more about 'experience' than Soriano's age we've all read about. His last 3 years have been about learning how to play at the major league level and learning to play a new position. Arod's season's since 1996 give him the leg up on "experience"...vs. Soriano's full years since 2001.
TR...have you already issued the Red Sox an automatic entry to the WS?
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I hope you forgive me for not always taking the smilies at "face" value when the discussion revolves aroung the Sox and Yankees....lol
My use of the word kid is more about 'experience' than Soriano's age we've all read about. His last 3 years have been about learning how to play at the major league level and learning to play a new position. Arod's season's since 1996 give him the leg up on "experience"...vs. Soriano's full years since 2001.
TR...have you already issued the Red Sox an automatic entry to the WS?
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CHILL
Look at all the positives
01-- A new manager who I think Manny will get along with
02-- A load of players Nomar and Pedro included looking to have "career years" as it is contract time
03-- the addition of Schilling and Foulke
04-- the addiiton of Pokey Reese and Ellis Burks
05-- they added top notch players and gave away nothing, not to slight Walker, but they are nuch nuch stronger now than last season.
06--The Yankees pitching, to me anyway, is quite suspect--Kevin Brown already is missing time due to an ankle injury and ankle injuries for a pitcher can be season long. If Soriano is 28 how old is Contreras--40???
And I am not a Red Sox fan-- I am a Met fan
TRhit
Look at all the positives
01-- A new manager who I think Manny will get along with
02-- A load of players Nomar and Pedro included looking to have "career years" as it is contract time
03-- the addition of Schilling and Foulke
04-- the addiiton of Pokey Reese and Ellis Burks
05-- they added top notch players and gave away nothing, not to slight Walker, but they are nuch nuch stronger now than last season.
06--The Yankees pitching, to me anyway, is quite suspect--Kevin Brown already is missing time due to an ankle injury and ankle injuries for a pitcher can be season long. If Soriano is 28 how old is Contreras--40???
And I am not a Red Sox fan-- I am a Met fan
TRhit
I agree that they have had a nice winter.
But you, of all people, I know will understand when I say:
That is why we play the games....162 of them.
Anytime there are pitchers getting up in age
(both Red Sox and Yankees) you have to be hopeful for good health, you have to be a little lucky and you have to hope too, that all the personalities will live in harmony for a full season.
Neither New York or Boston are easy media cities. And the only egos being questioned are not just Arod and Jeter...a few funny match-ups in Boston, too.
Should be a fun and very entertaining season.
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But you, of all people, I know will understand when I say:
That is why we play the games....162 of them.
Anytime there are pitchers getting up in age
(both Red Sox and Yankees) you have to be hopeful for good health, you have to be a little lucky and you have to hope too, that all the personalities will live in harmony for a full season.
Neither New York or Boston are easy media cities. And the only egos being questioned are not just Arod and Jeter...a few funny match-ups in Boston, too.
Should be a fun and very entertaining season.
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By the time you learn how to play the game...
You can't play it anymore ~ Frank Howard
Chill
I fully agree things can change with age and injury. I just think that the Red Sox are ready to climb over the hurdle and be the team to beat this year.
I might be wrong but that's my story and I'm stickin to it !!!!
TRhit
I fully agree things can change with age and injury. I just think that the Red Sox are ready to climb over the hurdle and be the team to beat this year.
I might be wrong but that's my story and I'm stickin to it !!!!
TRhit
Spring rotation is set:
Thurs. night vs. Twins: Lowe
Fri. afternoon vs. BC: Wakefield
Fri. night vs. Northeastern: Schilling
How cool is that for the college teams?
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Thurs. night vs. Twins: Lowe
Fri. afternoon vs. BC: Wakefield
Fri. night vs. Northeastern: Schilling
How cool is that for the college teams?
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By the time you learn how to play the game...
You can't play it anymore ~ Frank Howard
Which Kenny Rogers are you refering to?
The Original "Gambling Man" or the soft throwing lefty?
As they say "You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em..."
The Original "Gambling Man" or the soft throwing lefty?
As they say "You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em..."
Word from camp is we are not shaving our heads this season........
The "Damon" do will prevail...
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By the time you learn how to play the game...
You can't play it anymore ~ Frank Howard
The "Damon" do will prevail...
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By the time you learn how to play the game...
You can't play it anymore ~ Frank Howard
