Yardbarker: Manny Delcarmen

Pitcher #11: Byrd Over Delcarmen

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:04:02 -0500

With the Red Sox ALDS roster now available to the reading public, Tito has ended any speculation as to whether Manny Delcarmen would be carried over into the Division Series and postseason. Manny struggled for much of the latter part of the season, though his lousy September (7 IP, 14.14 ERA, 8 BB, 10 K, 4 HR) was undoubtedly the final nail in the coffin for what was at first a very promising year.

More on Manny Delcarmen: Comparing 2008 with 2009

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:29:11 -0500

More photos » by Mike Carlson - AP 5 months ago: Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Manny Delcarmen reacts after hitting Tampa Bay Rays' Carlos Pena with a pitch during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 3, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won 5-3. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Browse more photos » Last season, Manny Delcarmen was a very reliable relief pitcher. He was especially solid ...

Manny Delcarmen scary bad in second half

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:51:11 -0500

More photos » by Kathy Willens - AP 6 months ago: Boston Red Sox's Manny Delcarmen delivers a pitch in the eighth inning of the Red Sox's 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training baseball game at Brighthouse Field in Clearwater, Fla., Sunday, March 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Browse more photos » It's no secret that Manny Delcarmen has struggled as of late, b...

Manny Delcarmen’s Car Wreck

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:04:14 -0500

Manny Delcarmen spoke with reporters about his afternoon car accident, he luckily avoided a major injury: "I’m happy I was in the Hummer and not in my wife’s car, which is smaller, a Nissan Murano. My door came in, my windshield shattered, and my front left tire was gone. A little scary. I thought I was in a movie at first. When I knew I was OK, I felt like I was in a movie.My back was a little banged up, a little stiff neck but no biggie.” Delcarmen did not pitch in tonight's game. ...

"Manny Delcarmen Now Warming Up" Has Surpassed "Hot Man-On-Man Action" as the Phrase I Enjoy Hearing Least

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:11:00 -0500

I tweeted this last night and, having thought about it for a while, I have to say I still feel the same today. I'm not quite sure what's happened to the pride of West Roxbury High, but from here on out, I'd relegate him to mop-up duty and give Ramon Ramirez the nod when the call goes out during the playoffs. Yeah, you're damn right Monday's game is still bothering me; if you can't prevent one of the worst teams in baseball from tagging you for three hits and four runs ...

Should Manny Delcarmen make the playoff roster?

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:10:19 -0500

Back in 2006, a game thread was posted at Fire Brand (link doesn't work, sorry) in which Julian Tavarez gave up a game-winning grand slam to Jason Kubel. Former Fire Brander Andrew Lipsett wanted Delcarmen in the game; I defended Taveras. Lipsett's point:MDC hasn't proven he can because he hasn't gotten the chance to. Tavarez hasn't proven he can handle it because he's been given many chances, and has shown himself to be grossly incompetent. In that scenario, you try t...

Manny Delcarmen? You SUCK!

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:36:00 -0500

Manny Delcarmen BLOWS. He cannot pitch his way out of a paper bag which is wet & open. WHY does he remind me of the TOTALLY-USELESS ARMANDO BENITEZ? He couldn't find the Pope in Vatican City, let alone find home plate. KC now leads 10-9. Now I know WHY I let Delcarmen have it but good in Citi Field. The score is now 11-9 KC. It's raining cats & dogs at KC. Not that Wakey was any great shakes, but the 'pen looks suspiciously like that idiot Jeffy Wilpon put it together, wit...

Manny Delcarmen has some major pitching issues at the worst time

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:53:00 -0500

If tonight wasn't proof then I don't know what is.Manny Delcarmen came into the bottom of the ninth inning in an 11-3 ball game at Camden Yards and began his outing allowing back-to-back home runs to Ty Wigginton and Felix Pie.He then walked the next two batters he faced and was thereafter pulled by Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona.There were still no outs in the inning.Ramon Ramirez was summoned and cleaned up Delcarmen's mess as the Red Sox eventually won it, 11-5.MLB.com R...

Set 'Em Up, Set 'Em Up, We'll Be Knockin' 'Em Down

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:52:00 -0500

Really not much to say about this one. The Large Father continued his Say Amen Somebody Revival Tour by belting his three-hundredth home run, but then Manny Delcarmen and Justin Masterson made like Moe and Larry and coughed up the lead, knocking us out of sole possession of first place.So we're currently at 3-4 on this homestand, having lost a series to the lowly Mariners, taking just two of three from the AL West cellar-dwelling A's, and now dropping the series opener to the 11-games...

Red Sox Unveil New Club Logo and Road Uniforms

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:30:07 -0500

A A Select the images above to see in larger view The Boston Red Sox today unveiled new club logos, uniforms, and hats that will make their debut on the field at the start of the 2009 season.A The changes, which include the selection of a new primary logo and introduction of new primary road uniforms, reflect the club's decision to make changes in design that return select visual brand elements and team appearance to the core traditions of the organization.A The "Hanging Sox" logo a?" a prominent mainstay in the club's collection of logos since it first appeared on a Red Sox uniform in 1931 -A will become the team's new primary logo and used more frequently in the future.A TheA "Circle Sox" logo,A in redesigned form, will now serve as a secondary logo along with the red "B".A The decision to change was made given the long-time iconic stature of the "Hanging Sox", which possesses an instant appeal and recognition of the team.A All three logos were streamlined to reflect uniformity in font and messaging.A The "Circle Sox" logo was further distilled and now the words "BOSTON" and "RED SOX" are in red and appear in the same font as the lettering on the team uniforms.A Some additional graphic adjustments were made to the width of the outer circle and the interior baseball to clarify and refine the image.A Transition to the use of the new primary logo in signage, collateral, and other materials will occur over the coming months.A There will now be four uniform options a?" primary and alternate home, and primary and alternate road.A All uniforms will feature lettering in the same font, which is also used in the "Circle Sox" secondary logo.A The lettering will have the appearance of hand-cut felt, reflecting the strong connection to the ballclub's history and tradition.A The Red Sox will wear a new gray primary road uniform.A These "retro roadies" will feature the word "BOSTON" in blue lettering across the chest and will include a "Hanging Sox" patch on the left sleeve, the one closest to the heart.A The new alternate road uniform will beA a combination of grey pants and blue jersey with "BOSTON" in red lettering across the chest.A Both the home and road alternate uniforms will now feature new alternate "Hanging Sox" logo hats.A No changes have beenA made to the primary home uniform. Additionally, both home primary and alternate uniforms will feature only the uniform number on the back.A The road primary and alternate uniforms will have both last name and uniform number of the player on the back.A All design and creative work was done by Major League Baseball Design Services in collaboration with the Boston Red Sox. Inspiration for the uniform changes started during a "turn back the clock" game against the San Diego Padres on June 22, 2007.A The Red Sox wore gray road uniforms from the early 1980s, and team ownership and management were taken with the appeal of theA traditional look.A The team approached Major League Baseball with the request to design road uniforms that would reflect the heritage and history of the ballclub in a similar way.A During the year-long process, the decision was made to extend the design refinement to other uniforms and the logos. The new designs were presented to a crowd of more than 150 Red Sox Nation citizens and their guests at GameOn! Boston.A The new primary and alternate road jerseys were presented by pitcher Manny Delcarmen and Manager Terry Francona.A The jerseys were provided by Majestic Athletic, the official uniform of Major League Baseball and the Boston Red Sox. Also participating in the evening event were Alex and D'Angelo Ortiz, the children of Red Sox Designated Hitter David Ortiz, Manny Delcarmen III, the son of Red Sox pitcher Manny Delcarmen, and a Red Sox Nation citizen who was randomly selected from a pool of registrants on RedSox.com.A All modeled the latest Red Sox winter fashions from Twins, the official Red Sox souvenir store.A The audience also included Red Sox Legend Jim Rice, Red Sox Nation President & NESN Color Commentator Jerry Remy.A Steve Lacy, co-anchor of the weekend EyeOpener newscasts and general assignment reporter for WCVB-TV Channel 5 served as the Master of Ceremonies and was joined on stage by well-known American fashion designer, Boston native, and proud member of Red Sox NationA Joseph Abboud. In addition, members of the Red Sox Front Office will be all over Greater Boston on Friday, December 12, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. participating in a "Shirts off our Back" promotion.A Clad in the new primary road uniforms, these individuals will be in approximately 20 locations including Beacon Hill, Government Center, Harvard Square, The Cambridgeside Galleria and The Natick Collection.A Fans who approach them and specifically compliment them on the jersey will receive the jersey "off the back" of the person wearing it. Source: Boston Red Sox Maury Brown is the Founder and President of the Business of Sports Network, which includes The Biz of Baseball, The Biz of Football, The Biz of Basketball and The Biz of Hockey. He is contributor to Baseball Prospectus, and is available as a freelance writer. Brown's full bio is here. 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Manny Delcarmen models new jersey

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:11:29 -0500

So the jersey doesn't look quite as bad as I thought it would. I still think the hat is ugly as hell though.

(This is the alternate road jersey and hat.)

VIDEO - Papelbon & Delcarmen sing 'Blame it on the rain' by Milli Vanilli

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:04:41 -0500

Jonathan Papelbon is always entertaining... his latest installment - a Milli Vanilli impression.

Where in the World is Manny DelCarmen Sandiego Coming From?

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:55:24 -0500

Earlier this year my girlfriend's father decided to take a trip to Canada to catch the Red Sox play in Toronto. The night before game 2 of the series, he was at a club and decided to go upstairs to check out the VIP section. Who was there? None other than Sox pitcher Manny Delcarmen. He witnessed Delcarmen consume a fair amount of alcohol during this time. The night happened to be an omen for Manny D & the Sox, because the day after sippin' on gin & juice, YAGERBOMBS, and &...

Sox Walk The Red Carpet

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:21:25 -0500

The World Premiere of the 2007 World Series Film was last night in Boston- and several members of the Red Sox team and front office were on hand to celebrate. Link includes lots of photos and video of the event.