The Sox NEED Doug Mirabelli Back!?
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The passed balls just kill me!  I mean Wake is solid, but the knuckle ball is bound to generate some walks by its very nature.  So when we give up a lead off walk, and the guy steals second, which anyone can clearly do with ease off of the Wake/Bard battery combo (not that it's their faults), we end up with no outs and a guy on second.  Throw in the inevitable passed ball and now there is a guy on third and no outs.  From there it just takes a fly ball, a ground ball, a passed ball, any number of things can drive in a cheap run for the other team.  If this scenario happens twice in a game, we need to score 2 runs just to even it up, let alone if the other team scored a "real" run or two.  With Bard behind the plate, it just seems like we're always playing catch-up.
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Jason Schmidt would be a great addition to the CUBBIES..we need pitching real bad
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Apparently no one, they had one of the top three most disappointing off-seasons of any MLB team. I will be surprised to see them contend this year or, for that matter, see Clemens come back -- why should he? The team basically sat on their thumbs.
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He's been on and off of the DL for the past month or so.  I beleive he had some shoulder issues and a strained oblique muscle that kept lingering around.   It's such a shame that he hasn't stayed healthy on a more consistent basis because this guy is absolutley dominating when he's healthy.  But on the bright side, I'd rather him stay on the DL until fully healthy, then come back for the final couple months of the season in top form.  If the A's can just stay healthy, they are going to be a force to reckon with and I can't wait to see it!
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Not to be the Center Fielder, we got Grady Sizemore but they\nshould go after Greg Maddux or Ted Lilly.  They can use Josh\nBarfield as the leadoff hitter.
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If he FINALLY makes up his mind, I hope he comes back to the Bosox. Then if Wellsy acts weird or is too hurt, he can retire. OH! What FUN to knock the Yanks around again!!!
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Ok, it is almost sad how badly the 2004 team was broken up. We all know where Pedro is now so here is what happened to everyone else.\n\nMillar- Playing for the Baltimore Orioles, signed there last offseason\n\nMark Bellhorn- Backup on the San Diego Padres signed there last offseason\n\nBill Mueller- Signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers currently on the disabled list\n\nPokey Reese-Originally signed with the Marlins but during spring training just left the team and retired. \n\nJohnny Damon-Signed with the New York Yankees last offseason\n\nGabe Kapler-Blew out his achilles last season is still working towards a recovery\n\nOrlando Cabrera-Starting shortstop for the Anaheim Angels\n\nNomar Garciaparra- Now playing first base for the Dodgers\n\nDoug Mientkeivecz- Playing first base for the Kansas City Royals\n\nDave Roberts- Traded to the San Diego Padres starting in left field\n\nDerek Lowe- Starting pitcher for the Dodgers, who have assembled a team with a lot of ex-Red Sox\n\nBronson Arroyo- Was traded to the Cincinatti Reds this offseason\n\nAlan Embree-Pitching for San Diego Padres\n\nCurt Lescanic-Retired\n\nScott Williamson- Pitching for the Chicago cubs\n\nI hoped that helped
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Excited???  Oh My GAWD!  From the moment Doug arrived in the police car to the final Papelbon out (Is he NOT amazing?) the game had me mesmerized.  The Red Sox are just a true TEAM with people caring for one another and people congratulating each other, not just because of the WIN but also because of the team effort that goes into EVERY Red Sox game.  As far as Big Papi goes?  The man is a baseball GOD.  He epitomizes the term CLUTCH hitter.  He NEVER lets you down.  The whole team rocks.  Go Sox.  Screw the Yankees.  And yes...  Who's Johnny???
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According to most reports he will end up in Boston (or the Mets). I think there are a few very quiet teams trying to sneak in and get him. One real possibility is the White Sox(they wont re-sign podsednik and would value Lugo's speed and pop at the top of their order), another is the Dodgers(another team needing top of the order pop and speed plus may lose Garciappara). The team I am betting he ends up with will be the Angels. Moreno has deep pockets, is itching to spend his money and clearly the Angels are desperate to add some bats to their line up. They could use an upgrade at most infield positions and and seem to be the team most eager to overspend (not suggesting that whatever Lugo signs for is bad spent money, just guessing Moreno is so impatient that he may give 2-3 million a year more than anyone else may offer). Plus they may be thinking that signing free agents beats trading away pitching.
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A healthy Gagne, another quality set-up man and for God's sake, quit with the interleague games!!!\n\nSeriously, it looks like Coletti has made another move to shore up the starting rotation, trading Jae Seo and Dioner Navarro to the Devil Rays for Mark Hendrickson and Toby Hall. Brett Tomko went on the 15 day DL as well, so I think Ned's dealing days aren't over yet...
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yeah, its not that serious so i bet he'll probably be back as soon as his 2 weeks are up on the DL. he's an OK 1b, if you dont have anyone better or want a good backup id get him
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I'd love to have a chat with the person who says the Red Sox sold out...  Gee, when did THAT happen?  Last time I checked, the Red Sox weren't trying to buy up other teams players to cripple one team and stack their own.  Well guess what, they spent over 50 million for Johnny Damon and look what they got.  Another Pansy wearing Pinstripe Crybaby just like Jeter and A-Rod.  They deserve one another and last night's victory was sweet on SO many levels.  Every time the Yankees lose, I think God himself Smiles.  They are truly the evilest of empires and with my dying breath I will hiss the words:  Yankees Suck
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HES BEEN OUT AND THE YANKS ARE STILL STAYIN UP WITH BOSTON.  I AM A DIEHARD BOSTON FAN BUT CHEF'S INJURY HASNT EASED MY MIND A BIT!  ONLY TIME WILL TELL WHO COMES OUT ABOVE THE REST!
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I seriously do not think so. The Red Sox need a shortstop, yes, and Tejada is one of the best in the game. You could also argue that Schilling is old and he may never recover to what we was in 2004.\n\nHowever, the Red Sox are considering trading away David Wells and Matt Clement/Bronson Arroyo. This is already going to decimate the rotation. If you trade Schilling, you are leaving yourself very vulnerable in pitching, which was the Sox' weak point last year (they had the top run-scoring offense in all of baseball). There are almost no impact free-agent pitchers left on the market, which means you would either have to promote your prospects like John Lester too early, or trade them away for less-than-dominating older pitchers.
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yes, being a red sox fan myself, i have seen him play.  In general his delivery is so slow which means it is easy for baserunners to steal 2nd, possibly 3rd.  whenever he gits hit, he gets worse, he doesn't want to be on the mound, he is a wimp that should not get 9.8 million dollars a year!!!!!!!!! i wouldn't give him $9.80 to pitch for my team! i'm gonna give him a new nickname.....Matt Clementel (clementel means bad)
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They traded Aaron Rowand.  What most people forget is that the Sox also got most of Thomes salary paid for the remainder of his contract.  The Sox hated to trade away rowand but really needed that huge bat in the middle of that offense.  Plus losing Thomas and Everrett they needed a good dh.  They also were really high on rookie Brian Anderson because of his few call ups last year.  He hasnt produced as much as hoped but is improving.  There are trade rumors all over Chicago about trying to get a new centerfielder.
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It looks like the Cubs thought about bringing him up, but they decided their bullpen was a little worn out. Probably a good move, since you'll need a fresh pen later in the year. I imagine we'll see him before July, however.