Posted in Celtics on May 23rd, 2007 No Comments »
Really now, Lucky?
It’s official: The Celtics are anything but.
Fans will complain that the Celts got what they deserved when they semi-tanked it the last two months of the season when it became apparent they weren’t a playoff team. But you can’t blame them. For the chance to get Greg Oden or Kevin Durant, you had to take that chance.
What happens now?
Obviously, adding a fifth overall pick to this collection of … continued »
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Posted in Red Sox on May 22nd, 2007 1 Comment »
The Red Sox just beat the Yankees, 7-3, in a game most probably wrote off as a Yankees win. I know I did.
What can you say about Julian Tavarez (did you know he is 2-0 vs. Yankees in ‘07) and the bullpen? Tavarez is obsessed with holding onto that role and right now it’s his. And the bullpen, while it had a couple of sloppy moments, was nearly lights out again.
Before I say anything else, I will have more on the Celtics disaster in Secaucus, N.J. tomorrow morning.
Here are some responses to your comments (some edited):
It’s not too early to write off the Yanks. In year’s past, we have almost grown accustomed to the Sox jumping out to an early divisional lead before bowing out in August and September and taking a wild card berth.
In those seasons, the Yankees were able to outlast the Red Sox because the Yankees had the better pitching staff. This year, that is not the case.
Mike
Mike, I agree with most of what you are implying. But it is too early because too much can happen, especially with injuries. If everything remains equal, I agree, I don’t think the Yankees will catch the Red Sox. Starting pitching, bullpen and the Sox lineup is too good.
I am amused by the back and forth bantering on this subject. The fact is that NOBODY knows what the rest of this year will bring. The Sox could go on to great things; the Sox could suffer more injuries than the Yankees have already; the Bronx Bombers could suddenly start clicking offensively and on the mound; well, you get my point. It is too early to assume we’ve got the division wrapped up, but the odds are certainly in our favor. Let’s just feel good and hope the joyride continues into October! Leave the fortune-telling to the gypsies!
Bob
Bob, I couldn’t have said it any better. We have had these discussions before. I remember thinking the Yankees wouldn’t be able to rebound last year after the slow start. My problem was falling for the Red Sox, who weren’t as good as they appeared. But, as you said, it looks good right now.
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Posted in Red Sox on May 21st, 2007 9 Comments »
OK. I got your attention.
The obvious answer is yes, because they are the Yankees and, well, your Red Sox are the Red Sox. History, especially recent history, shows writing off a talent-laden Yankees team in May is foolish.
But what if it happens?
What if the Red Sox sweep the Yankees? What if the Red Sox win two out of three?
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Posted in Red Sox on May 17th, 2007 4 Comments »
It was the Red Sox version of the Ryder Cup, Japan vs. USA.
Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka and interpreter Jeff Yamaguchi, a teaching pro in his native Japan, went up against Red Sox pitchers Josh Beckett and Tim Wakefield on the golf course last week.
Where was this historic golf matchup played? In Canada, of course.
The twosomes did battle in Toronto with Matsuzaka and Yamaguchi winning, according to Yamaguchi.
“We played well,” he said.
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Posted in Red Sox on May 16th, 2007 No Comments »
Tonight’s game three of the Sox-Tigers series has been called because of rain. It will be made up tomorrow as part of a day-night doubleheader.
The pitching matchups remain the same:
Game 1, 12:35 p.m.: Julian Tavarez (1-4, 6.40 ERA) vs. Mike Maroth (3-0, 4.69)
Game 2: 7:05 p.m.: Curt Schilling (4-1, 3.63) vs. Chad Durbin (3-1, 5.08)
I will have some note, quotes and tidbits of information soon, including some interesting comments by Gary Sheffield on how the … continued »
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Posted in Red Sox on May 15th, 2007 3 Comments »
If tonight was any indication, a 7-2 win by Detroit, the Tigers are not the Orioles. They are not only talented, but they have a professional way about them.
From my discussion with Jim Leyland on Monday night in the dugout, and after another Q&A I had with Sean Casey this morning, the Tigers care deeply about winning.
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