*2009 MLB Thread*

[PeteSB75]

Originally Posted by VTDragon

I agree about Matsuzaka, but think they should keep Papi in the lineup as much as possible. Hey, 3 HRs in the last 7 games ..maybe he is coming out of it .... hmmmm, I guess that proves your first point.

Ortiz has also been hitting about .320 over the last 10 games, (9 hits in his last 28 at bats) so I think this discussion would have more meaning a week or two ago, but still. I think he would have gotten back to good form sooner had he had time on the bench sooner. Francona only sat him for what, 3 games?

[VTDragon]

Originally Posted by PeteSB75

I think he would have gotten back to good form sooner had he had time on the bench sooner. Francona only sat him for what, 3 games?

You may be right, though I read a report (in the Herald I think) that it was his father coming to visit him that lifted him out of his funk.

Who knows? All I know is that the Sox have been a lot of fun to watch so far this year.

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by VTDragon

You may be right, though I read a report (in the Herald I think) that it was his father coming to visit him that lifted him out of his funk.

Who knows? All I know is that the Sox have been a lot of fun to watch so far this year.

Ortiz was homesick??? Is that what a reporter wrote??? I've heard it ALL now.

[VirtualSmitty]

Yankees had a good weekend. First win was a gift, second win was an absolute beat down. I think that was easily the worst start of Santana's career so far.

I have tickets to Thursdays game against the Nats, hope the freakin' rain lets up for a bit.

[Bruins Fan]

Conspiracy or Not?
Clay Buchholz gave an interview were he basically came out and said bring me up or trade me.
Clay was supposed to pitch last night in Pawtucket,
The game was rained out but it did not rain?
At game time there were a few sprinkles but the rain system had already passed?

[PeteSB75]

Originally Posted by Bruins Fan

Conspiracy or Not?
Clay Buchholz gave an interview were he basically came out and said bring me up or trade me.
Clay was supposed to pitch last night in Pawtucket,
The game was rained out but it did not rain?
At game time there were a few sprinkles but the rain system had already passed?

He had one perfect game and did jack **** otherwise while in the majors. Seems a bit much to base your demands on. I mean, I guess they could bring him up for some bullpen help, but it sounds like the kid wants to start. Doesn't look likely unless someone gets hurt. <sarcasm> And shenanigans like that will, of couse, quickly endear him to the fan base </sarcasm>

[VTDragon]

Originally Posted by Bruins Fan

Conspiracy or Not?
Clay Buchholz gave an interview were he basically came out and said bring me up or trade me.

He is pitching lights out in AAA and wants another shot at the majors. I really can't blame him for that.

As the trading deadline approaches it will be interesting to see what the Sox will do. They obviously have a surplus of pitchers, (which most everyone needs) and just as obviously need a big bat at DH, (assuming Big Papi continues his decline). I would not be surprised to see Brad Penney traded for a hitter, DiceK sent to the bullpen and Buchholz promoted ... all just before the trading deadline.

[Bruins Fan]

I have read Saito's name has come up for trade, he almost went to Texas for Blalock but Hamilton went down.
I could see him or Delcarmen going for a power hitter.
Ortiz is done, what is on a pace to hit 12 hrs?