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Post by Jonathan Singer on Apr 8, 2013 8:17:44 GMT -5
4/8 Red Sox (RHP Clay Buchholz 1-0 1.29) vs. Orioles (LHP Wei-Yin Chen 0-0 3.18) 2:05 pm ET, NESN/WEEI4/10 Red Sox (RHP Ryan Dempster 0-1 5.40) vs. Orioles (RHP Jake Arrieta 0-0 9.00) 7:10 pm ET, NESN/WEEI4/11 Red Sox (RHP Alfredo Aceves 0-0 10.38) vs. Orioles (RHP Chris Tillman 0-0 12.27) 7:10 pm ET, NESN/MLBN/WEEIMLB StandingsRed Sox Hitting StatsRed Sox Pitching StatsMLB ScoreboardMLB TransactionsWeatherSeries Thread Disclaimer: The SoxProspects Moderators will be somewhat liberal in policing the Red Sox "Series" Threads. Some of the Ground Rules are applied loosely in here, as we understand that there is a tendency to want to react (or overreact) to every play of a Sox game with one line reactionary posts. Those posts are okay in the Red Sox Series threads to a point - we certainly appreciate the passion. Just try not to overdo it, and try to maintain some semblance of reason. In addition, please don't let those type of posts spill over to other more substantive threads, where they may be deleted. -The Management
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Post by wcp3 on Apr 8, 2013 9:45:48 GMT -5
Sweep or bust.
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Post by gregblossersbelly on Apr 8, 2013 10:58:26 GMT -5
Here's the lineup.
Ellsbury - CF
Victorino - RF
Pedroia - 2B
Napoli - 1B
WMB - 3B
Nava - LF
Gomes - DH
Ross - C
Iglesias - SS
JBJ on the bench.
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Post by jmei on Apr 8, 2013 11:24:28 GMT -5
No structural damage to Lackey's elbow, just inflammation. The likely plan is to skip his next start (off-day Tuesday) and see if he can make the start after that (depending on how he responds to anti-inflammatory treatment). So no Aceves for now, hurray!
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Post by gregblossersbelly on Apr 8, 2013 11:36:26 GMT -5
No structural damage to Lackey's elbow, just inflammation. The likely plan is to skip his next start (off-day Tuesday) and see if he can make the start after that (depending on how he responds to anti-inflammatory treatment). So no Aceves for now, hurray! We're still going to need Aceves on Sunday. Lackey's start was going to be Friday. He's not going to be ready to go on Sunday either. The key date is the following Friday Apr 19th. Will he be ready then? That way we only get Aceves for one start. |
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Post by Guidas on Apr 8, 2013 12:35:14 GMT -5
It's not the elbow for Lackey, either, which is good news. Biceps strain with no structural damage - basically a severe cramp. They will probably look at a 2nd opinion on the MRI and see if he can do some kind of throw and catch without pain/discomfort. If so, and there's no pain, bullpen would likely be next. Cautiously optimistic.
As for Aceves/spot start issues, I am usually not one to push prospects before they're ready, but if it is a retro DL stint, I'd rather bring up Webster for a spot start next Sunday against the Rays with Aceves & Mortensen in reserve. 1) The stuff is electric and the Rays have not faced him before. Because of his past control issues they may opt to sit and try to drive pitch count, which could work to his advantage getting strike 1 & 2 (if he's on); 2) if he craters you can piece the game together with the other two and not blow-up the pen. 3) He seemed to have the head for it based on that oh-so-short sample of spring.
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Post by amfox1 on Apr 8, 2013 13:17:18 GMT -5
Gomez claimed by Toronto.
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Post by charliezink16 on Apr 8, 2013 13:59:02 GMT -5
That sequence of pitches from Buch to Adam Jones was quite amazing.
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Post by jmei on Apr 8, 2013 14:02:47 GMT -5
I love seeing the return of that Bugs Bunny curve.
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Post by pedroelgrande on Apr 8, 2013 14:04:09 GMT -5
F--- I hate all these soft tossing lefties. Another shut-out today.
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Post by wskeleton76 on Apr 8, 2013 14:05:56 GMT -5
Struggling against lefties continues. Quite weird for this rhb heavy lineup.
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Post by brianthetaoist on Apr 8, 2013 14:27:21 GMT -5
Clay Buchholz is a good pitcher, and I'm glad he's on the Sox, but the dude looks like someone who would kidnap my family on our camping trip in the Ozarks ...
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Post by rjp313jr on Apr 8, 2013 14:29:35 GMT -5
Struggling against lefties continues. Quite weird for this rhb heavy lineup. It's not a trend yet but bears watching. |
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Post by bluechip on Apr 8, 2013 14:43:57 GMT -5
Clay Buchholz is a good pitcher, and I'm glad he's on the Sox, but the dude looks like someone who would kidnap my family on our camping trip in the Ozarks ... I am sure your kids would be safe. Though I would not leave your laptop unattended... |
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Post by bluechip on Apr 8, 2013 14:44:12 GMT -5
Double post
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Post by njsox on Apr 8, 2013 14:44:33 GMT -5
F--- I hate all these soft tossing lefties. Another shut-out today. I thought for sure this team would destroy lefties and dominate at Fenway. Chen is looking good today, but I was hoping our lefty killers could do damage even against top lefties. I was hoping that the Happ game was the "anomaly" game, but here we are again. |
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Post by rjp313jr on Apr 8, 2013 15:03:44 GMT -5
Chen isn't a soft tossing lefty. Hopefully, Clay gets thru this inning and the Sox get him a run.
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Post by thelavarnwayguy on Apr 8, 2013 15:04:03 GMT -5
Buchholz has looked solid again. Even if we don't win we should be encouraged by the early pitching we've gotten.
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Post by rjp313jr on Apr 8, 2013 15:04:47 GMT -5
Second ball Pedey has had issues with.
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Post by bluechip on Apr 8, 2013 15:05:30 GMT -5
Second ball Pedey has had issues with. Rough day for him on double play balls. |
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Post by pedroelgrande on Apr 8, 2013 15:09:08 GMT -5
Nice intestinal fortitude by Buchholz
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Post by wcp3 on Apr 8, 2013 15:10:48 GMT -5
Chen isn't a soft tossing lefty. Hopefully, Clay gets thru this inning and the Sox get him a run. I think people are confusing Wei-Yin with Bruce Chen. If I'm not mistaken, Wei-Yin easily sits in the 90s. |
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Post by MLBDreams on Apr 8, 2013 15:11:21 GMT -5
Good job, Buchholz for another good start game. I'm pissing off that they cannot hit against soft tossing lefties. Hope that one of our line up can crack him this 7th inning for run before our bullpen calls up for next 2 innings. Very important to win the game on Opening Day.
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Post by charliezink16 on Apr 8, 2013 15:11:28 GMT -5
As Speier points out, 6 of Buch's 8 K's came on his fastball on the outside corner. Additionally, his change looked filthy at times this year, and his curve showed potential. I love the movement on his fastball, and overall, this could be the year he puts it all together IMO.
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Post by bluechip on Apr 8, 2013 15:12:05 GMT -5
Chen isn't a soft tossing lefty. Hopefully, Clay gets thru this inning and the Sox get him a run. Average fastball last year was 91. He really is not a soft tosser nor is he fire-baller. |
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