The Ginger Kid

despite my previous post, i happen to think the Sox play better on the road and this "make or break" road trip will finally bring out the best in them. Their backs are to the wall, they know it. I even think they'll kick ass in the dome. Here's to kicking off the turning point in the season! Red Sox 1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF 2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B 3. Victor Martinez, C 4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B 5. David Ortiz, DH 6. Jason Bay, LF 7. Mike Lowell, 3B 8. J.D. Drew, RF 9. Alex Gonzalez, SS -- Clay Buchholz, RHP White Sox 1. Scott Podsednik, CF 2. Gordon Beckham, 3B 3. Jermaine Dye, RF 4. Jim Thome, DH 5. Paul Konerko, 1B 6. Carlos Quentin, LF 7. A.J. Pierzynski, C 8. Alexei Ramirez, SS 9. Jayson Nix, 2B -- Jose Contreras, RHP

I've always thought that whoever makes the schedule for the AL central is a twins fan who hates the Sox.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Aug 23, 2009 -> 02:29 PM) That is probably the biggest thing Ringo Starr ever gave to the Beatles. How sad is that? I did not know it was Ringo who yelled that - thought it was Lennon.

QUOTE (AWhiteSoxinNJ @ Aug 23, 2009 -> 01:59 PM) Too late for all of that.... ^ OAK up 4-1. why do i even care? minny is looking better, if a team is going to make a run at DET they're my pick.

lost 2 of 3 to one of the worst teams in baseball

one lousy base hit please

shadows

DET will probably lose today, prolonging the deluded fantasy

Pena was a great pick up. I'm glad we gave up on a power hitting 1st base prospect.

would like to see Linebrink have a nice inning.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Aug 23, 2009 -> 01:18 PM) What would that be?I'm watching the Orioles broadcast... 83 ALCS against the O's.

hawk and stoney speaking of one of the darkest days in my sox life span

i'm sick of rooting for the s***ty tigers to lose.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 23, 2009 -> 01:02 PM) Alexei with a prevent swing on the 3-1. This lineup is so messed up right now. However, there's not much Ozzie can do when 6 of the regulars are struggling. that pitch was right down the pipe, too.

konerko is old, slow and inconsistent

s***ty effort by Buehrle - he'd better pull his head out of his ass on this road trip

just get Buehrle out of there already

thanks rios

QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 23, 2009 -> 12:03 PM) Roger Dorn playing 2nd?

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 23, 2009 -> 12:01 PM) Hawk already getting on Rios for his long swing. i would've had AJ DH and hit 3rd today

f*** this, rios you blow

that oughta be enough to keep this weak ass lineup in the loss column today, kicking off "the road trip of doom"

I love the Sox, but the 09 version has been terribly inconsistent, leaning more bad than good. That said, I think we'll catch a win on Monday with the carmines coming off an emotional series, then go on a bad run. I think this will effectively do them in for this season, but one can dream.