Category Archives: Game Recaps

Sox Post-Ortiz Formula Still Working

June 4, 2008 – 10:51 pm

And on the second night of the Papi-less part of the 2008 Red Sox season, the formula of good starting pitching and improved bullpen work continues to result in wins.
All three of the key setup pitchers - Delcarmen, Hansen, and Okajima - pitched scoreless innings.  If there is anything to pick on, its that Beckett [...]

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Last Night’s Game Turned Into a Bullpen Audition

April 10, 2008 – 8:25 am

With the sox trailing in late innings last night and Timlin ready to be activated, last night’s appeared to be one last chance to let some relief pitchers submit resumes to stay on the staff.
Bryan Corey … thanks for playing with us for a couple weeks.  Expect a consolation prize (a 2008 World Series ring) [...]

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What Does It Mean That We Gave Buckner A Standing ‘O’?

April 9, 2008 – 6:15 am

I wasn’t at Opening Day yesterday but I did make it a point to watch the Buckner reaction and I’ve come away from it a little confused.
We did he get a standing ovation? At first blush it’s because we need to let him know it’s alright. We honor him as a very good [...]

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Buckner’s Standing O…See it for yourself

April 8, 2008 – 5:04 pm

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Buckner and The First Pitch

April 8, 2008 – 3:56 pm

So I’m watching the ring ceremony on mlb.tv and they end their coverage before Buckner emerges from the Green Monster to toss the ceremonial first pitch.  I’m going to hold final judgement on this until I see some YouTube clips of the footage, but I can say right now … I don’t feel too good [...]

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Random Thoughts While Watching Sox - Blue Jays Game

April 6, 2008 – 1:15 pm

Since when is TBS showing a Sunday afternoon game?  I didn’t even know the Sox were on TV!
Sox look tired.  Looks like all that traveling is catching up with them.  I’m sure they can’t wait to get home.  Especially Julio Lugo - who has made 3 errors today.  Everytime I consider jumping on the “Bench [...]

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Pics from Sox at Oakland on April 1

April 2, 2008 – 4:28 pm

It was the Red Sox first game of 2008 in the U.S. and the home opener for Oakland.  I had some great seats about 30 rows right behind home plate.
Ellsbury takes the first pitch of the night
Dice-K warming up
Great night for baseball
Papelbon in to close out a 2-1 Sox victory

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Game Recap: Sox Take Season Opener With Help From J.D. Drew’s Bad Back

March 25, 2008 – 2:22 pm

Right on, Brandon Moss. You get the game ball. Do they keep records for how many times a guy has been announced in the pregrame? Apparently, Moss was announced as a reserve on the roster, then J.D. Drew’s back flares up on him while all this is happening, so he gets announced [...]

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