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Lowrie and Sox blow clincher, but Big Papi is hot
September 23, 2008 by
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The Sox were unable tio clinch a playoff spot last night thanks to some bad luck and a lack of clutch hitting...
Beckett and Sox can clinch playoff berth tonight
September 22, 2008 by
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The Sox are still in the hunt for the AL East division title, but the can assure themselves a spot in the post season with a win over the Indians tonight - or a Yankee loss.
Josh Beckett will get the start for the Sox and has been looking more and more like the pitcher that dominated...
Beckett can secure playoff berth for Sox
September 22, 2008 by
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The Red Sox can clinch a playoff spot tonight and a healthy Josh Beckett looks ready to deliver...
Halladay thwarts Sox, Matsuzaka must win
September 21, 2008 by
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You can't spot a pitcher like Halladay five runs in the second inning and hope to have a chance to win," said Red Sox starter Jon Lester said.
There's really not much more to say. Lester, who went toe to toe with Halladay and earned the win his last time out, gave up...
Matsuzaka must win
September 21, 2008 by
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If the Red Sox want to a shot at the AL East, Matsuzaka needs to step up and win today... more than 5 innings would also be nice...
Casey's big hit enough to beat Burnett and Jays
September 20, 2008 by
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Last night the Red Sox watched the scoreboard as the Rays hammered the Twins while AJ Burnett mowed down their our lineup through he first four innings.
But Burnett seemed to lose it for a moment when Youk tried to check his swing in the 5th... the umps said he checked it and Youk...
What's the Red Sox biggest weakness?
September 19, 2008 by
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Fire Brand's Evan Brunell asks Red Sox bloggers what they think is the Red Sox biggest weakness right now... here are a few responses, starting with yours truly:
"Injuries and fatigue. I'm not sure you can "fix" this problem, but it has become a serious issue...
Ex-Fins Welker & Morris will lead the Pats to victory
September 19, 2008 by
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We like show off our multi-tasking skills here at The Bottom Line, so each Friday, we switch things up and talk about the upcoming Patriots game...
This week the Pats host the Dolphins.
The Dolphins are 26th in the NFL in both points per game (12) and total yards per game (256...
Paul Byrd is sick and tired of the Blue Jays
September 19, 2008 by
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Thanks to a late comeback by the Twins last night, the Sox are just 1.5 games back of the Rays in the AL East... again...
But if the Sox want to get back in the hunt, they really need to sweep this series in Toronto. That will be a tall order given that they'll have to beat...
Paul Byrd is sick and tired of the Blue Jays
September 19, 2008 by
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Byrd will face the Jays for the 5th time in two months when he starts for the Sox tonight...
Ex-Fins Welker and Morris will crush the Dolphins
September 19, 2008 by
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Last time Welker faced his old team he had 138 yards and 2 TDs... and with Maroney and Jordan banged up Sammy Morris will be doing more than just jumping over the goal line this week... get a preview of the game at The Bottom Line.
What is the Red Sox biggest weakness?
September 19, 2008 by
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Injuries to Mike Lowell and JD Drew? An over worked Papelbon and a mediocre bullpen? The inability to win tight games? They've 10 games to figure it out - what ever it is...
Off-day Videos: "Who Knows Cinco Ocho?"
September 18, 2008 by
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Comcast's Gary Tanguay's game show host impression is as annoying at losing 4 of 6 to the Rays... but Justin Masterson's antics during this bit almost make up for his Tuesday night meltdown... almost.
Batting Stance Guy does Nomar... for Nomar!
September 17, 2008 by
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The Batting Stance guy got a chance to show Nomar his impression of, well, Nomar... see Nomar's reaction here.
The thrill of victory... the agony of defeat
September 17, 2008 by
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Josh Beckett is pissed!
He mowed down the Rays through 8 innings, but the Sox coouldn't get to the Sonnastine and the Rays walked off with another dramatic victory.
It's time to bury the Rays - Texas style
September 16, 2008 by
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Josh Beckett has been looking like his old self lately... that's bad news for the struggling Rays...
A picture is worth a thousand words...
September 16, 2008 by
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The Sox pounded the Rays for 6 homers and 13 runs last night... think the pressure is getting to them...?
The weirdest MLB debut EVER!
September 15, 2008 by
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Okay, maybe not EVER... but George Kottaras of the Red Sox had a pretty wacky trip around the bases in his debut on Saturady... and that was only the beginning...
The Red Sox have the sexiest rookies...
September 15, 2008 by
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Rookie hazing can be fun... Chris Smith takes home the best dressed award - hands down...
Red Sox @ Rays: This one's for all the marbles...
September 15, 2008 by
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The Red Sox will be looking to overthrow the Rays this week, but they've haven't won a game this year at the Trop...
Saturday Sox/Jays Double Header Preview
September 13, 2008 by
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Game 1 - Paul Byrd vs AJ Burnett
Game 2 - Bartolo Colon vs Jesse Litsch
Get the scoop at The Bottom Line blog!
Red Sox host Jays in do or die series
September 12, 2008 by
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This 4-game series at Fenway Park will make or break the Blue Jays season and could determine if the Red Sox make the playoffs as teh Wild Card team or the Al East Champs... get the preview at The Bottom Line.
The real reason the Sox dropped 2 of 3 to the Rays...
September 11, 2008 by
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Jonathan Papelbon's teammates got a glimpse at his younger days thanks to video footage of Paps in a blode wig and doing his best Dirty Dancing impression back in high school... I can only assume these images have been clouding their minds for the past three days, resulting in...
Missed opportunities will cost the Red Sox
September 11, 2008 by
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The Red Sox blew a golden opportunity this week, dropping two games to the Rays in dramatic fashion... now the pressure will be on the Sox when they head to Tampa next week... I can here the cowbells already... ugh
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