First-place Red Sox set to face Yankees
07-14-2005, 10:54 AM
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First-place Red Sox set to face Yankees
It's not going to be the same without PGA and TMK around, but someone has to start teh Sox Vs. Yanks thread...
"Let's get it on !!"
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First-place Red Sox set to face Yankees
07/10/2005 10:11 PM ET
By David Selig / MLB.com
Following an All-Star Game featuring their manager and five players, the Red Sox will be quickly reminded that they're in the midst of a pennant race when the Yankees arrive in Boston on Thursday for a four-game series at Fenway Park.
An All-Star hangover could prove costly to the Sox, who lead New York by just 2 1/2 games in the American League East.
"We know they're a good team, we know they have great players, but it's always going to be a great series, so we're not worried too much," All-Star center fielder Johnny Damon said. "It's kind of strange how they set up the series this year. They made it that way so it's going to be great ratings for baseball, so we plan to do very well."
The Red Sox also opened the season in New York and held their home opener eight days later against the Yankees. The season will conclude with a three-game series between the longtime rivals in Boston.
The Sox -- 5-4 against the Yankees this season -- dropped three of four in Baltimore to head into the All-Star Game, allowing the Orioles to creep within two games.
"We knew it was going to be a dogfight with three or four teams, and it's still going to be that way," right fielder Trot Nixon said.
But with Curt Schilling expected return shortly after the break -- if not the first series -- the Sox have additional excitement for the start of the second half.
"We're getting into the stretch run for the playoffs, and it's going to be a nice run to the end," Damon said. "I think we're going to be getting healthier. We're getting Schilling back -- we've been waiting for that all year -- and hopefully we can continue the success that we've had in the first half."
Either way, Francona wants his team to enjoy the rest. He even said he doesn't want players to show up at Fenway on Wednesday to put in any extra work.
"It's optional -- if they show up they're optioned out," he joked.
Pitching matchup
NYY: RHP Mike Mussina
• 9-5, 3.97 ERA in 2005
• 0-2, 7.07 ERA vs. BOS in 2005
BOS: RHP Bronson Arroyo
• 7-5, 4.02 ERA in 2005
• 0-0, 7.94 ERA vs. NYY in 2005
Player to watch
Damon carries a 25-game hitting streak into the second half. In that stretch he has hit .351 and scored 23 runs.
Quotable
"Nothing winds down in this game. You go 1,000 miles an hour, and then you go home. You don't like go 90, 80, 70, 60 [mph]." --Francona, on whether his team slowed entering the All-Star break.
"Let's get it on !!"
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/NASApp/...=.jsp&c_id=bos
First-place Red Sox set to face Yankees
07/10/2005 10:11 PM ET
By David Selig / MLB.com
Following an All-Star Game featuring their manager and five players, the Red Sox will be quickly reminded that they're in the midst of a pennant race when the Yankees arrive in Boston on Thursday for a four-game series at Fenway Park.
An All-Star hangover could prove costly to the Sox, who lead New York by just 2 1/2 games in the American League East.
"We know they're a good team, we know they have great players, but it's always going to be a great series, so we're not worried too much," All-Star center fielder Johnny Damon said. "It's kind of strange how they set up the series this year. They made it that way so it's going to be great ratings for baseball, so we plan to do very well."
The Red Sox also opened the season in New York and held their home opener eight days later against the Yankees. The season will conclude with a three-game series between the longtime rivals in Boston.
The Sox -- 5-4 against the Yankees this season -- dropped three of four in Baltimore to head into the All-Star Game, allowing the Orioles to creep within two games.
"We knew it was going to be a dogfight with three or four teams, and it's still going to be that way," right fielder Trot Nixon said.
But with Curt Schilling expected return shortly after the break -- if not the first series -- the Sox have additional excitement for the start of the second half.
"We're getting into the stretch run for the playoffs, and it's going to be a nice run to the end," Damon said. "I think we're going to be getting healthier. We're getting Schilling back -- we've been waiting for that all year -- and hopefully we can continue the success that we've had in the first half."
Either way, Francona wants his team to enjoy the rest. He even said he doesn't want players to show up at Fenway on Wednesday to put in any extra work.
"It's optional -- if they show up they're optioned out," he joked.
Pitching matchup
NYY: RHP Mike Mussina
• 9-5, 3.97 ERA in 2005
• 0-2, 7.07 ERA vs. BOS in 2005
BOS: RHP Bronson Arroyo
• 7-5, 4.02 ERA in 2005
• 0-0, 7.94 ERA vs. NYY in 2005
Player to watch
Damon carries a 25-game hitting streak into the second half. In that stretch he has hit .351 and scored 23 runs.
Quotable
"Nothing winds down in this game. You go 1,000 miles an hour, and then you go home. You don't like go 90, 80, 70, 60 [mph]." --Francona, on whether his team slowed entering the All-Star break.
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07-14-2005, 11:35 AM
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It will come down to either one of them. Unfortunately one of them will be sitting home this October. The Orioles already choked so they don't even count
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Originally Posted by Always Dirty
What do the orioles have to do with this Sox-Yankees thread? They're not going to do anything but dispappoint you guys in the end. 
Kinda like the Red Sox did for you guys for 8 decades
07-14-2005, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Always Dirty
At least I remember the last time my team won it all.
Okay sure I was still eating processed peas and carrots out of tiny glass jars fed to me with a tea spoon shortly before I'd soil myself 9 times a day.... but I remember it man!
07-14-2005, 12:03 PM
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Okay sure I was still eating processed peas and carrots out of tiny glass jars fed to me with a tea spoon shortly before I'd soil myself 9 times a day.... but I remember it man!
It's going to be an interesting 2nd half, that's for sure.
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Originally Posted by Always Dirty
What happened to all those obnoxious Yankees fans that hang out around here? They seem to be very quiet this year for some reason...
"Fair-weather fan"
"Bandwagon"
These terms come to mind...
07-14-2005, 12:21 PM
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Go BoSox! 
07-14-2005, 01:01 PM
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This series DOES matter for both teams. 4 games, Yanks are 2.5 out. If the yanks sweep or take 3 out of 4 they are in 1st. If either gets the loosing end it could be very bad.
Baltimore is still in it. They are still a big threat. Since it's in Boston, I'd say we will split it.
Baltimore is still in it. They are still a big threat. Since it's in Boston, I'd say we will split it.
07-14-2005, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Italguito21
Hmmmm the a-rod vs. varitek fight we see who the true pussy is fighting with a mask on.
He's a catcher dumbass!
07-14-2005, 01:35 PM
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GAWWWD, I'm really out of it, what happened to TMK? Sorry to hi jack! 
Originally Posted by GreenMonster
It's not going to be the same without PGA and TMK around, but someone has to start teh Sox Vs. Yanks thread...
"Let's get it on !!"
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/NASApp/...=.jsp&c_id=bos
First-place Red Sox set to face Yankees
07/10/2005 10:11 PM ET
By David Selig / MLB.com
Following an All-Star Game featuring their manager and five players, the Red Sox will be quickly reminded that they're in the midst of a pennant race when the Yankees arrive in Boston on Thursday for a four-game series at Fenway Park.
An All-Star hangover could prove costly to the Sox, who lead New York by just 2 1/2 games in the American League East.
"We know they're a good team, we know they have great players, but it's always going to be a great series, so we're not worried too much," All-Star center fielder Johnny Damon said. "It's kind of strange how they set up the series this year. They made it that way so it's going to be great ratings for baseball, so we plan to do very well."
The Red Sox also opened the season in New York and held their home opener eight days later against the Yankees. The season will conclude with a three-game series between the longtime rivals in Boston.
The Sox -- 5-4 against the Yankees this season -- dropped three of four in Baltimore to head into the All-Star Game, allowing the Orioles to creep within two games.
"We knew it was going to be a dogfight with three or four teams, and it's still going to be that way," right fielder Trot Nixon said.
But with Curt Schilling expected return shortly after the break -- if not the first series -- the Sox have additional excitement for the start of the second half.
"We're getting into the stretch run for the playoffs, and it's going to be a nice run to the end," Damon said. "I think we're going to be getting healthier. We're getting Schilling back -- we've been waiting for that all year -- and hopefully we can continue the success that we've had in the first half."
Either way, Francona wants his team to enjoy the rest. He even said he doesn't want players to show up at Fenway on Wednesday to put in any extra work.
"It's optional -- if they show up they're optioned out," he joked.
Pitching matchup
NYY: RHP Mike Mussina
• 9-5, 3.97 ERA in 2005
• 0-2, 7.07 ERA vs. BOS in 2005
BOS: RHP Bronson Arroyo
• 7-5, 4.02 ERA in 2005
• 0-0, 7.94 ERA vs. NYY in 2005
Player to watch
Damon carries a 25-game hitting streak into the second half. In that stretch he has hit .351 and scored 23 runs.
Quotable
"Nothing winds down in this game. You go 1,000 miles an hour, and then you go home. You don't like go 90, 80, 70, 60 [mph]." --Francona, on whether his team slowed entering the All-Star break.
"Let's get it on !!"
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/NASApp/...=.jsp&c_id=bos
First-place Red Sox set to face Yankees
07/10/2005 10:11 PM ET
By David Selig / MLB.com
Following an All-Star Game featuring their manager and five players, the Red Sox will be quickly reminded that they're in the midst of a pennant race when the Yankees arrive in Boston on Thursday for a four-game series at Fenway Park.
An All-Star hangover could prove costly to the Sox, who lead New York by just 2 1/2 games in the American League East.
"We know they're a good team, we know they have great players, but it's always going to be a great series, so we're not worried too much," All-Star center fielder Johnny Damon said. "It's kind of strange how they set up the series this year. They made it that way so it's going to be great ratings for baseball, so we plan to do very well."
The Red Sox also opened the season in New York and held their home opener eight days later against the Yankees. The season will conclude with a three-game series between the longtime rivals in Boston.
The Sox -- 5-4 against the Yankees this season -- dropped three of four in Baltimore to head into the All-Star Game, allowing the Orioles to creep within two games.
"We knew it was going to be a dogfight with three or four teams, and it's still going to be that way," right fielder Trot Nixon said.
But with Curt Schilling expected return shortly after the break -- if not the first series -- the Sox have additional excitement for the start of the second half.
"We're getting into the stretch run for the playoffs, and it's going to be a nice run to the end," Damon said. "I think we're going to be getting healthier. We're getting Schilling back -- we've been waiting for that all year -- and hopefully we can continue the success that we've had in the first half."
Either way, Francona wants his team to enjoy the rest. He even said he doesn't want players to show up at Fenway on Wednesday to put in any extra work.
"It's optional -- if they show up they're optioned out," he joked.
Pitching matchup
NYY: RHP Mike Mussina
• 9-5, 3.97 ERA in 2005
• 0-2, 7.07 ERA vs. BOS in 2005
BOS: RHP Bronson Arroyo
• 7-5, 4.02 ERA in 2005
• 0-0, 7.94 ERA vs. NYY in 2005
Player to watch
Damon carries a 25-game hitting streak into the second half. In that stretch he has hit .351 and scored 23 runs.
Quotable
"Nothing winds down in this game. You go 1,000 miles an hour, and then you go home. You don't like go 90, 80, 70, 60 [mph]." --Francona, on whether his team slowed entering the All-Star break.
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hahaha alright im kind of by myself here with being the only yankee fan posting. but yanks will still sweep the red sox this weekend. so monday when yanks are in first i dont wanna hear any bitching. o and once again a pussy red sox player throws a 70 year old man on the ground. let me tell you those red sox are tough
07-14-2005, 01:41 PM
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yeah so if he was gonna fight fair he would've took his ask off dumbass. do they fight with their helmets on in hockey? No.
07-14-2005, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Italguito21
hahaha alright im kind of by myself here with being the only yankee fan posting. but yanks will still sweep the red sox this weekend. so monday when yanks are in first i dont wanna hear any bitching. o and once again a pussy red sox player throws a 70 year old man on the ground. let me tell you those red sox are tough
07-14-2005, 01:45 PM
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well i think torre felt bad for the red sox since they havent won a world series in 90 years. the yankees have too many rings they let the red sox win. the red sox are :gheyfight: with every one having a matching beard on the team thats just 
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would you like to compare players and advantages to each team. ok yankees have a better 3rd basemen, shortstop, 2nd basemen, LF, and RF. the sox have a better CF, 1st basemen, DHand catcher, along with a better bullpen.