witesoxfan Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Alexei, you should probably hit it out of the park tonight instead of just to the warning track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Alright I'm going to take a stab at the lineup. This is only a GUESS, not the actually lineup. Podsednik - RF Fields - 3B Quentin - LF Thome - DH Konerko - 1B Miller - C Ramirez - SS Nix - 2B Lillibridge - CF If he decides to bench Thome (lefty on the mound, Jim's coming off an injury) just swap him out for Betemit and move Konerko up a spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Ack! Another guy with a 7+ ERA who could "own" the Sox hitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 THE Texas Rangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 QUOTE (knightni @ May 3, 2009 -> 10:50 AM) Ack! Another guy with a 7+ ERA who could "own" the Sox hitters. Quentin, Thome and Ramirez (the only Sox hitters who have faced previously faced him sans Dye) are a combined 4 for 6 against him with 3 RBI, HR (CQ) and 2 2B (JT) Big Jim had better be in the lineup, he's been mashing the ball in this series and he's gotten to this kid before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Harrison is terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I have a feeling Danks is gonna perform since he's at 'home', can't wait to see the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 See you all behind the TV as we get ESPN Sunday night baseball coverage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 3, 2009 -> 09:26 AM) Quentin, Thome and Ramirez (the only Sox hitters who have faced previously faced him sans Dye) are a combined 4 for 6 against him with 3 RBI, HR (CQ) and 2 2B (JT) Big Jim had better be in the lineup, he's been mashing the ball in this series and he's gotten to this kid before. i don't know if it's backed up statistically, but he seems to be having better at bats against lefties this season. side note: david wells is in the booth right now on the TBS broadcast of the rays/red sox. He's actually very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxPride56 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) Lineup Nix 2B Fields 3B Quentin LF Konerko DH Betemit 1B Miller C Podsednik RF Ramirez SS Lillibridge CF Danks P Edited May 3, 2009 by SoxPride56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Sweet, Pods is in RF, and Corky Miller is hitting 6th for the first time since Little League: Nix 2B Fields 3B Quentin LF Konerko DH Betemit 1B Miller C Podsednik RF Ramirez SS Lillibridge CF I hope Danks has his best stuff tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 QUOTE (SoxPride56 @ May 3, 2009 -> 03:43 PM) Lineup Nix 2B Fields 3B Quentin LF Konerko DH Betemit 1B Miller C Podsednik RF Ramirez SS Lillibridge CF Danks P reply with quote That "reply with quote" is a hell of a hitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (SoxPride56 @ May 3, 2009 -> 01:43 PM) Lineup Nix 2B Fields 3B Quentin LF Konerko DH Betemit 1B Miller C Podsednik RF Ramirez SS Lillibridge CF Danks P This could be one of the weakest line-ups an American League team has posted in non-garbage time in many years. Suddenly, Juan Uribe as a leadoff hitter isn't so laughable. Edited May 3, 2009 by Dick Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I hate Ozzie Guillen so much. His handling of Getz is going to drive this board crazy, and to not play Thome against a LHP he's handled well is just stupid! I can't believe Lillibridge continues to find a way into the lineup. Just trade Jenks now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I honestly believe that Guillen swallowed a four-leaf clover when they won in 2005. With his luck, the Sox will score 10 runs with that lineup tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Quite possibly 4 non-big league quality hitters in that lineup with Alexei doing his best impression of one thus far this season making it 5. Thome being out of the lineup is just sad, we don't deserve to win this one. Good luck Danksy, might have to pitch a shutout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 It looks like a 2007 lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Isn't ESPN glad this get to broadcast this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Any chance we can get a rain out tonight? KW desperately has to demote Lillibridge and get another righty outfielder up with the big league squad. Realistically, that should be the easiest thing to find in the minors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 The sad part about this lineup for me... It's a national television game. At least make it look like we're trying to win. I'm just thankful Ozzie isn't leading Lillibridge off tonight. Saves us the humiliation of explaining to the baseball world why we're letting a guy with a .143 average get more at-bats per game than anybody else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 what a wonderful lineup today...I think I am gonna go see a movie tonight...seriously. Was the Soloist any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 QUOTE (scenario @ May 3, 2009 -> 01:58 PM) The sad part about this lineup for me... It's a national television game. At least make it look like we're trying to win. I'm just thankful Ozzie isn't leading Lillibridge off tonight. Saves us the humiliation of explaining to the baseball world why we're letting a guy with a .143 average get more at-bats per game than anybody else. Jayson Nix is a career .125/.234/.161/.395 big league hitter (65 PA) who was released out right by the Rockies and possesses none of the qualities you look for in a leadoff hitter. At least Brent LillyBridge is fast. This could be a very embarrassing night for the fanbase. This game should pull in horrible ratings for ESPN, honestly the only reason for me to watch this game (aside from my overwhelming love for the team) is Danks and Quentin. I imagine a lot of the less nutty Sox fans will take a pass on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 ESPN probably was looking for a slugfest featuring Josh Hamilton. Oops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 If we used this lineup during ST, we'd be fined for not having enough regulars in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Sox hitters in 2009: vs LHP as RHB: .237/.375/.373/.748 in 145 PA vs LHP as LHB: .400/.450/.629/1.079 in only 41 PA Just remember: ALWAYS play the match up. There isn't a left hand hitter alive who can handle a lefty starter. I wonder what Ozzie would do if he had a young Adrian Gonzalez or Chase Utley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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