Carlos Monasterios (3-1, 2.98) vs. Felix Doubront (0-0, -.--).
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COMMENTS: One series, five storylines!
1. Beat L.A.! Like the city of Boston didn't already need another reason to hate anything to do with Los Angeles, in come the Dodgers wearing their fancy L.A. caps and having the nerve to be from the same city as the team that just beat the Celtics. Oh, and we stole favorite son Frank McCourt. Okay, maybe they'll just be pissed about the Lakers.
2. One night only! Don't forget, Vin Scully is calling tonight's game (and only tonight's game) from Fenway Park. Last time he was there, they treated him well (see above). Expect some good stories today (and let me know if there's anything Repository-worthy).
3. Can Carlos Fen-agle a win in Boston? Now that the law of averages is catching up with John Ely, will Monasterios be the next to regress? BABIP against: .242.
4. Who is Felix Doubront? Maybe Karina can file a scouting report, but we do know this: Monsieur Doubront is a 22-year-old Venezuelan left-hander making his major-league debut today. Uh-oh.
5. Manny returns to Boston. Strangely, the media hasn't made a big deal of this. Go figure.
144 comments:
Sweet. Vin is throwing on flat ground. He could be back in the rotation soon!
I can't even think of a good play on Doubront's name. Uh...something about Frank Darabont? Nope. I got nuffin.
Queensbridge!
so eng/alg play to a draw. was that the best case scenario for us?
I hope manny just goes off this weekend. All this piling on him in the media is really annoying.
Kemp 8
Martin 2
Ethier 9
Ramirez DH
Blake 5
Loney 3
Belliard 4
Johnson 7
Carroll 6
Monasterios 1
I like Kemp leading off.
@nic
Mathematically, yes, but only a win gets them in without regard to the other outcome. Plus, Algeria has a glimmer of hope, so they'll be keyed up.
so we control our own destiny, so to speak.
Indeed.
I like the chances for the U.S.
Also, Boston sucks.
Of course a player being reunited with the team whose entire fanbase he pissed off is a story!
I was talking about J.D. Drew. Who did you mean?
Apparently Tulo broke his wrist.
Out six to eight weeks.
manny getting cheers at bating practice.
@ Josh (from 1:05)
If we can't find a way to make him Doubront of a joke, we're not trying hard enough.
Let's turn Doubront into the Deboubront.
Frankly, I see Eckstein as more of a threat than Tulo at this point.
Wait, Manny used to play for the Red Sox?
no, manny played for the indians, and then he disappeared for a while.
Good news guys, Rihanna is back in the country so maybe kemp will start hitting again.
she will be at the game.
seeing a lot of blue at BP.
QUEENSBRIDGE!!!!!
Nic, where are you seeing BP? Are you there or are they showing it on MLBNet?
im hearing a lot of bitterness from MLB network.
MLBnet
i was at fenway from last year. from talking to the fans about manny it was kind of like when you talk to a buddy about his really hot ex GF that was high maintenance
you could tell they miss him.
after seeing what the red sox did to Moyer the other day, im worried about what is going to happen today with monny.
The "Kick the Shit Out of Beantown" Tour 2010 rolls on.
Los Angeles vs. Boston
Where have I heard that one before?
I'm manning the reception desk, Vinny!
195? Gameday says 165.
Totally forgot about the Beltre angle to tonight's game.
Hi everyone!
Matt's woes continue.
Goood to hear Vin
Cy Doubront.
well, i guess manny will just have to settle for a solo HR.
Damn MSB
monny is up in the zone.
Damn the ALMSB
At Bat is saying Ortiz hates to face the knuckle curve. How big of a sample size could they have to say that definitively?
Should have thrown the knuckle curve.
well, that was quick.
Not a great start
damn billingsley's groin.
What happened to sucky Ortiz?
Come on, strike out Yukon Cornelius!
This is really starting to piss me off.
I saw this coming.
Carlos Moyersterios.
I hate that damn wall.
well at least the lakers won.
I found the Red Sox version of SoSG, and it's surprisingly not Sons of Sam Horn.
joyofsox.blogspot.com
Damn you, JD Drew. I hate you JD-freakin'-Drew.
Lakers sucked ass early on last night too.
Yahoo Sports' front page MLB story looks like it's ridiculous (based on the title and summary).
At least this gives us good karma for the Laker g-
Dammit.
At least we have Vin, who makes a bad game fun with his stories.
We could be listening to collins right now.
not quite the reception Nomar got.
We're going to make this kid look like Cy fucking Young.
I missed Manny come to bat. Did the crowd sing the "Welcome Back Kotter" theme to him?
id like to see what our record is against rookie pitcher. Not very good im guessing.
@Josh - No, but I think Gabe Kaplan had a "Mannypause" sign.
loney fouled out in a stadium that is pretty damn hard to foul out in.
They couldn't even afford to get a real picture for Daniel Nava on Gameday.
I really wish we could have signed an extra pitcher during the offseason right now.
Hey kids!
Taping the game so Mrs Dusty and MDIL and I can all watch together after they get home from work.
Go Blue!
Like a Russ Ortiz or something.
Only, y'know, good.
monny is getting crushed.
Mono thanking the heavens
Belly2 actually does something. We're in business.
YAAAY Belli2!!
At first blush, turning down Garland's option is looking like a huge mistake. Yet, I think he wouldn't have given the Dodgers the performance he's giving the Padres. And $10 million is a pretty big gamble.
Oh, and WOOOO BELLY!
WOOO HOOO! FREE RUNS!!!!
AH HA! So Doubront can't catch!
We're on the board!
Love a good defensive play. Thanks sox
Yay.
So which one of our batters likes to hit balls to the left-field side?
MOAR RUNZ!!!!
Some Bison power in Boston
Matthew! Rihanna's back! No more lonely nights!
To whoever thought Kemp in leadoff was a good idea...
You're right!
An Olney! Not ideal, but it's a tie game!
Manny homer over the monster. I'm calling it.
Hi, got to go play softball now.
You kids be good while I'm gone.
DB,
I left the liquor cabinet key in the usual place.
haha, drew hurts ankle on that catch.
Dodger blue must be his kryptonite.
That's quite a shave job Ortiz has going there
its crazy how many fly outs are right at the base of the wall.
Oh, boo hoo, Drew can't stay in the game. Wah wah wah wah wah. I'll shed a crocodile tear for him.
Jmac's cousin in for Drew.
AAHHHH J.D. hurt his ankle. What a sad turn of events
Whew. No damage done.
Hey, it's 3-3! Way to battle back, Dodgers!
Josh S, I just realized it was you who recommended leading off Kemp
I gotta step out for a second. Please hold down the fort.
Help yourself to anything in the fridge, though.
Mean Mr. Mustache legs out a single.
Oh crap
well, this game sucks.
why does beltre go down to a knee to hit now?
i guess it works.
please put tron on the DL.
the dodgers sure are charitable.
i really dont like inter league.
still no outs.
Yep, BoSox still pissed about that whole Laker/celtic thing
well, if anyone wanted to see chin lung hu play, you will get your chance tonight.
This is the TronMan implosion we've all been expecting
so what else is on tonight?
So, uh, what did I miss?
Well this inning has seen a little bit of everything
any forecast of rain in the boston area tonight?
There's no way leaving Monny would have been worse than THIS.
WooHoo an out!
i cant believe andre striking out with two men on was only one out ago.
Intentionally walking Ortiz when down 10-3? Yes, let's not have them blow it open.
@JoshS Comment you made at 4:23 about Yukon Cornelius was VERY funny
Why in the blue hell is GAARP in there?
Is Blogger broken or did EVERYBODY give up?
Epale everyone!
Sorry I was late but my good friend opened her first solo expo tonight. It's my fault all the mess in this game.
You asked about Felix Doubront but I can't say much. All I can say is he belongs to Navegantes del Magallanes and he pitched for the very first time last season.
Couldn't watch him pitching because the Red Sox wanted him to prepare for Spring Training. I think he was scoreless in 5 or 6 outings. If you want to, I could check the numbers somewhere but I guess it's not important right now when we are losing for five in the bottom of the 7th.
Josh--I haven't given up yet!
Epale Karina!
Maybe you can help us along here!
Joe throwing in the towel bringing in Sherrill
@karen I believe they can score enough runs or I'm getting delusional
@Karina I knew we were needing your positive attitude
Thanks, Karen but I think you are the one who deserves the credit. After all, you've been here all the game.
Wow, an Anderson HR.
Ladies night, karen? do you want some hot tea?
@Karina Yes and some cookies
Manny strikes out looking. Oh damn!
I'm signing off Karina and whoever else who may be out there!
G'night
@karen done!
That was sad...we'll get them tomorrow. I can't velieve there was a seven run inning
Hey! The Giants lost!
Night, Karen.
Edit: BELIEVE. I'm signing off, long day for me too.
Bostonians on dodgertalk.
god damn i cant stand that accent.
The Dodgers lost AND GA homered? =/
i think his other homer was in a loss, to the reds i believe.
I'm only in bottom of 4th and still avoiding the result.
Did anyone get Vin's story about Carlton Fisk and the camerawork?
This free MLB.tv preview on PS3 flipping ROCKS. It's making me want to subscribe, which, I guess, was the point. The interface is so slick and the image quality is fantastic!
Plus, I get to learn things about teams I don't normally see. For instance, Will Ohman got fat.
We lost? Man, I hate Boston.
Orioles are blowing it. They have a 2-1 lead, but Pads have just loaded the bases in the ninth with none out.
Eckstein just tied it up. See my comment earlier in this thread.
Gonzo walk-off. Welcome back to second place, folks.
You were saying about the sexy schedule, Josh?
Just back to the room from a 15 hour day. Tickets in Boston. I am in San Francisco. Something isn't right about this.
My nightmare will be over on Monday. I hope with a mighty victory for justice.
Meanwhile I might be having a liquid dinner because watching my two favorite teams from afar is killing me.
I could have stopped this. I could have negotiated a tie.
But put me in battle mode and I am always a Dodger fan por vida!!!!!
Eh, it's still sexy. Any opponent would have clobbered us the way MonTron pitched.
A football schedule is like driving a fast car push the gas and go until you can't go anymore. A baseball schedule is like driving a boat constantly correcting to the elements but focusing on the destination. (insert Christoper cross "sailing" song. )
How 'bout those Lakers!
We should be better tomorrow. We have a pitcher with experience going!
Oh, it's V-Pad? Really? Really?
...
I am le sad.
Hmmmmm what amphibian avatar goes well with a unstable return on the road....,
It rhymes with "road" Paul.
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