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Dissecting the Red Sox Roster: Pitching
October 14, 2009 by
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by Elise Amendola - AP
Make no mistake, Jon Lester is the current and future ace of this Red Sox staff. Sorry, Beckett, but it's time to pass the torch. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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The Dirty Water Filter, 10/14 - Changing It Out for A New Year
October 14, 2009 by
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by Jim Prisching - AP
Thanks for not doing this, Gonzo.
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First things first - thanks to Bloggy for the new name idea. And now, as payment:
Red Sox Likely To Watch...
Bill Wagner May Retire
October 13, 2009 by
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by Winslow Townson - AP
about 1 month ago:
Boston Red Sox pitcher Billy Wagner winds up during his first appearance for the Red Sox in their 7-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game at Fenway...
Sunrise Sox Links (?), 10/13 - Wrapping and Unwrapping Seasons
October 13, 2009 by
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by Elise Amendola - AP
Maybe I should have checked to make sure that BS kid was still away before I started talking about Jed. Aw, shoot.
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I'm back and I'...
Josh Beckett made it clear on Monday that he would like to see Jason Varitek back in a Red Sox...
October 12, 2009 by
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Josh Beckett made it clear on Monday that he would like to see Jason Varitek back in a Red Sox uniform in 2010.
"He’s definitely one of those guys I’d love to see back, even if the transition starts like it started at the end of the year," Beckett said. "I...
Theo: Buchholz in 2010 Starting Rotation, Martinez is the Catcher
October 12, 2009 by
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by Elise Amendola - AP
Theo is getting gray hair. Damn. That job must be stressful.
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Theo Epstein and Terry Francona addressed the media today. Here are some of...
Laundry Without Blood Nor Sox, Oct. 12: That! Just! Happened!
October 12, 2009 by
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by Elise Amendola - AP
about 12 hours ago:
Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz watches as the Los Angeles Angels celebrate their 7-6 win over the Red Sox while leaving the dugout after Game 3 of an American League...
Was this randomness of a short series? "No, that sounds like a crutch. I think we got outplayed in...
October 11, 2009 by
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Was this randomness of a short series?
"No, that sounds like a crutch. I think we got outplayed in this series. We didn’t play our best baseball. We didn’t play all that well, all things told, over these last three games. And they certainly did. They deserve it. They outplayed...
John Henry called up some real voodoo When the first pitch was tossed out by Hendu The ghost of...
October 11, 2009 by
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John Henry called up some real voodoo
When the first pitch was tossed out by Hendu
The ghost of Donnie Moore
Snuck thru Fenway's back door
Specifically to Papelbone-you
Halos Heaven on the bank of the river Charles
Season Over: Angels Sweep Sox as Papelbon Blows Up
October 11, 2009 by
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by Charles Krupa - AP
about 2 hours ago:
Los Angeles Angels' Kendry Morales, left, is congratulated by teammate Maicer Izturis after a fourth-inning home run against the Boston Red Sox during Game 3 of...
Season Done: Thank You, OTM Fans
October 11, 2009 by
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The season is over. Nothing we can do now.
It didn't end like we'd want it to. Being swept hurts, but it was obvious we were beaten by a better team. I thought there was a little magic left in the tank for the Red Sox, but the Angels proved that they had magic too -- a...
GT: Angels @ Red Sox - ALDS Game Three - Oct. 11
October 11, 2009 by
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Three words:
Do or die.
Current Series
3 game series vs Angels @ Angel Stadium of Anaheim
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Angels lead the series 2-0
Thu 10/08
WP: John Lackey (1 - 0) LP: Jon Lester (0 - 1)
0 - 5 loss
Fri 10/09
WP: Jered Weaver (1 - 0) SV: Brian...
The Daily Links Post Formerly Known as "Bloody Sox Laundry", 10/11
October 11, 2009 by
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by Charles Krupa - AP
Please don't have the deer-in-the-headlights look today, Clay.
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I leave for ONE day, and everything goes crazy.
Okay, so I like hyperboles...
The Red Sox are about 19 hours away from a game to save their season, and manager Terry Francona...
October 10, 2009 by
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The Red Sox are about 19 hours away from a game to save their season, and manager Terry Francona has carefully planned his strategy.
"Do what we always do on early games," he said. "Have 12 pieces of bacon, a Red Bull, and go get 'em."
Breakfast...
Five Mid-Series Questions with Halos Heaven
October 10, 2009 by
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by Chris Carlson - AP
Boston Red Sox's Hideki Okajima walks back to the clubhouse from the dugout through a cloud of smoke after the Red Sox loss 4-1 to the Los Angeles Angels in Game 2 of the American League...
Is This Series Over?
October 10, 2009 by
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Is the ALDS between the Red Sox and Angels over?
Poll
Is the ALDS over?
No! (And I'm a Sox fan...)
No! (And I'm an Angels fan...)
Yes! (And I'm a Sox fan...)
Yes! (And I'm an Angels fan...)
2 votes...
"I just make a (expletive) horse-(expletive) pitch to him and I made a horse-(expletive)pitch to...
October 10, 2009 by
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"I just make a (expletive) horse-(expletive) pitch to him and I made a horse-(expletive)pitch to Aybar," Beckett said. "Horrible locations, you get your (butt) kicked.
"If I make the pitch to Itzuris I don't have to worry about facing Aybar. This one is...
Bloody Sox Laundry 10/10 -- Feel Bad Inc.
October 10, 2009 by
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by Lenny Ignelzi - AP
They look like they feel pretty bad. Can't blame 'em. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
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We're down 2-0 in a best-of-5 series. Not much...
Admiral Ackbar yelled "It's a Trap!" As the Empire tried to strike back Erick Aybar tonight laid a...
October 10, 2009 by
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Admiral Ackbar yelled "It's a Trap!"
As the Empire tried to strike back
Erick Aybar tonight
laid a trap out alright
And Ellsbury fell for it flat
Halos Heaven
Somehow, Red Sox Offense Even Worse in Game Two Loss
October 10, 2009 by
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by Chris Carlson - AP
about 1 hour ago:
Home plate umpire CB Bucknor and Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett have a discussion between innings during Game 2 of the American League division baseball...
OVERFLOW No. 1: ALDS Game Two - Oct. 9
October 09, 2009 by
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by Mark J. Terrill - AP
43 minutes ago:
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett works against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series Friday...
GT: Red Sox @ Angels - ALDS Game Two - Oct. 9
October 09, 2009 by
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by Jae Hong - AP
about 22 hours ago:
Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett, who is the scheduled starter for game 2, answers questions at a press conference prior to start game 1 of the American League division baseball series Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009...
BOSTON, MA – NESN, New England's most watched sports network, was the highest rated regional sports ...
October 09, 2009 by
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BOSTON, MA – NESN, New England's most watched sports network, was the highest rated regional sports network in baseball for the 6th consecutive season earning a 9.4 average household rating (226,000 homes) for Red Sox broadcasts in the Boston DMA. Despite a small year over...
Thoughts from Game One: How Bad Was Jon Lester?
October 09, 2009 by
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by Chris Carlson - AP
about 11 hours ago:
Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona, left, and David Ortiz hang their heads in the dugout during the ninth inning of their 5-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in...
Bloody Sox Laundry, 10/9 - Lotsa Charts
October 09, 2009 by
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by Chris Carlson - AP
Don't get mad, get glad!
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Continuing my attempts to confuse Halos' fans:
Chart of the Day: Playoff Odds based on BtB Power Rankings...
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