The 2006 Boston Red Sox Thread

[FaninPatsyLand]

Manny is back in camp yesterday, after hearing many tell us true Sox fans he was getting moved this offseason.. Alas he is to good and makes to much for him to go anywhere really, and so Manny will be where he belongs right next to big Papi..

Ain't that the truth.

Manny and Ortiz for another year, we as Sox fans should not take that combination for granted like many around New England do. Sit back and enjoy watching those two cause complete havoc on opposing staffs.

I can't wait to see this team in action, I love the makeup of the roster. We could be in for a special year.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Wait you mean Manny is still with the Red Sox? Go figure.....

 

[GreenMonster]

Ain't that the truth.

Manny and Ortiz for another year, we as Sox fans should not take that combination for granted like many around New England do. Sit back and enjoy watching those two cause complete havoc on opposing staffs.

I can't wait to see this team in action, I love the makeup of the roster. We could be in for a special year.

Papelbon is starting tonight in the 1st grapefruit league game against the Twins.. I can't wait to see some Coco leading off and come Loretta in the 2 hole behind our big boppers.. Coco himself would be a better #2 hitter, but he is still young and hopefully will learn to walk more, ala Andruw Jones.. Loretta is the perfect #2 hitter if, he can make the change to the AL flawlessly.

 

[GreenMonster]

Coco 3-3 tonight.. Man I can't wait to see this guy in the field daily.. Was a HR shy of a cycle. Papelbon pitched ok, after taking a ball of the ankle from Stewart.

 

[FaninPatsyLand]

Coco 3-3 tonight.. Man I can't wait to see this guy in the field daily.. Was a HR shy of a cycle. Papelbon pitched ok, after taking a ball of the ankle from Stewart.

Coco already has a triple? Apparently he isn't wasting any time.. he and Loretta have the potential to be a force setting the table for Papi/Manny. It will be in sharp contrast to last year when it seemed like Renteria never got on base for the big boys. I haven't gotten a chance to look at the box score from last nights game. It sucks that it wasn't televised up here.

Did Papelbon pitch poorly? Do you happen to have his line?

 

[GreenMonster]

Coco already has a triple? Apparently he isn't wasting any time.. he and Loretta have the potential to be a force setting the table for Papi/Manny. It will be in sharp contrast to last year when it seemed like Renteria never got on base for the big boys. I haven't gotten a chance to look at the box score from last nights game. It sucks that it wasn't televised up here.

Did Papelbon pitch poorly? Do you happen to have his line?

1 and 2/3 4H 2ER 1K and a ball of the ankle.. Big HR to Hunter.. (RF in Fenway next year maybe)..

 

[FaninPatsyLand]

1 and 2/3 4H 2ER 1K and a ball of the ankle.. Big HR to Hunter.. (RF in Fenway next year maybe)..

Damn, the last thing we need is for Papelbon to go down with ankle problems, hopefully he's fine. 4 hits in 1 and 2/3's is not impressive, but at least he had command of the strikezone (no walks). It's only the first ST game so you have to take this performance with the grain of salt, I'm sure he's working on developing that splitter as well as refining his mechanics.

Not a bad performance for his first outing of the year.

 

[Ray Finkle]

According to reports Papelbon had problems with his control. He hung a curveball or change up to Hunter which he took deep. I wouldn't worry about it too much, after all it is March 3rd.

By the way, word is Schilling pitched very well in his outing today vs. Boston College. Again nothing to get excited about but it was said his location and velocity were very good.

 

[Ray Finkle]

From the Boston Globe:

David Wells met with Red Sox GM Theo Epstein yesterday and said he wanted to stay with Boston.

Very interesting, maybe Theo told Wells of the teams that actually wanted him and Wells decided that his best bet was sticking with the Sox. There are still 7 starting pitchers on the team (although Arroyo and Papelbon could easily fit into the pen) however I'd still like to see the Sox move Clement or Wells still. Although I'm sure Theo will hold out until the right deal goes, after all I'm sure there will be teams after a starter in July too.

Graffinano is probably going to be moved soon too. I heard that the Mets are very interested in him, and apparently the Sox already told the Mets Tony G could be theirs for Lastings Milledge (I'm sure even Omar laughed at that one) but hey why not try it? Too bad Tony Graffinano's name isn't Julio Sanchez, cuz Omar would be all over him if it was.

It should be interesting to see who gets moved and for who. Opening Day is less than a month away.

 

[GreenMonster]

Graffinano is probably going to be moved soon too. I heard that the Mets are very interested in him, and apparently the Sox already told the Mets Tony G could be theirs for Lastings Milledge (I'm sure even Omar laughed at that one) but hey why not try it? Too bad Tony Graffinano's name isn't Julio Sanchez, cuz Omar would be all over him if it was.

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Omar is holding out for Alex Cora.. Beltran, Delgado, Cora, how can we lose..

 

[Ray Finkle]

Just wondering if any Sox fans heard Manny's quote about him saying this is the best Red Sox team he has been on Hopefully he's a good judge of talent and is right. I guess maybe he likes what he's seen in the 5 or 6 days he's been in camp.

Also it looks like Josh Bard will be the back up catcher.

 

[PressCoverage]

i wonder how Varitek is having to embrace the Yankee contingent as teammates at the WBC... :rolleyes2

 

[Rocky Raccoon]

i wonder how Varitek is having to embrace the Yankee contingent as teammates at the WBC... :rolleyes2

I saw about 5 minutes of the U.S. vs. Canade WBC game...and I saw Jason Varitek hit a grand slam...and A-Rod strikeout. Loved it

 

[Ray Finkle]

I saw about 5 minutes of the U.S. vs. Canade WBC game...and I saw Jason Varitek hit a grand slam...and A-Rod strikeout. Loved it

Arod couldnt't even carry his team when it matter, why do you expect him to carry his country? It is funny hearing him get booed by the America fans though. Typical Arod will probably have a field day today against the South African pitching and then disappear in the next round.

 

[miaD5499]

Hey great welcome to the thread. First of all the Red Sox never traded Damon. Damon was a free agent and took the Yankees offer. It was Damon's choice to go to the Yankees. Good for Damon's father though to speak, as if anyone cares.

As for the worst move in franchise history.... I guess we'll see, however I'm sure this guy named Ruth might disagree with that.

my bad for saying he was traded i meant to say that for not offering more money than the yankees and letting him slip away