August 3, 2008
8/3: Baywatch continues
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Oakland Athletics (53-56) @ Boston Red Sox (63-48)
Dallas Braden (2-1, 4.39) @ Daisuke Matsuzaka (11-2, 3.04) 1:35 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 |
GAME NOTES: What's that? Manny hit a homer for the Dodgers? He actually cares now, so he runs as fast as Jacoby? Sorry, I'll take Bay.
Discussion
27 Comments on "8/3: Baywatch continues"
#1
Posted by JaredK, August 3, 2008 12:43 AM
The Angels could be getting a little scarier soon. Brandon Wood is 25 for his last 56 with 10 homeruns in triple-a. Although he is a better fit at 3b I think they need Chone to hit lead off. I could see Wood starting at short stop and having Aybar, who is terrific defensively but allergic to walks at the plate, coming off the bench as a pinch runner/defensive replacement. Wood has some whole's in his swing and will likely always strike out 25% - 30% of the time but he is definitely capable of hitting 30-40 homeruns and putting a better obp then Aybar as well.
#2
Posted by Daniel Rathman, August 3, 2008 12:43 AM
Here are today's starting lineups...
Oakland Athletics
1. Ryan Sweeney, RF
2. Mark Ellis, 2B
3. Jack Cust, LF
4. Frank Thomas, DH
5. Carlos Gonzalez, CF
6. Jack Hannahan, 3B
7. Bobby Crosby, SS
8. Daric Barton, 1B
9. Rob Bowen C
Dallas Braden, SP
Boston Red Sox
1. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
2. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Mike Lowell, 3B
5. Jason Bay, LF
6. Jed Lowrie, SS
7. Jason Varitek, C
8. Coco Crisp, CF
9. Jacoby Ellsbury, RF
Daisuke Matsuzaka, SP
Drew gets the day off. Lowell's in the lineup today, but probably will not play tomorrow. No arms in the outfield today...
#3
Posted by Bob, August 3, 2008 1:20 PM
Lowrie batting 6th? yikes. I don't think that Wood is good enough defensively to play short and until now he'd been having a brutal year, doesn't scare me that much. Besides the Angels aren't the Red Sox, they don't really care how much a player walks, they'll stick with Aybar.
#4
Posted by Daniel Rathman, August 3, 2008 1:24 PM
Couple of quick ones for the Halos in New York. 2-0 heading to the bottom of the 1st.
#5
Posted by JaredK, August 3, 2008 1:28 PM
Yeah but Aybar completely sucks with the bat. He barely has a .700 ops, Wood could play the first 6 and then you would get gold glove caliber defense for the last three innings from Aybar. Wood would likely struggle but he would probably slug .500 now, albeit with plenty of k's. Something has apparently clicked and he has been on fire for some time and has is op up to .922. Either way, they could manage to get him some at bats and him hitting 7th or 8th in that line-up would be a boon over Aybar.
Lou Merloni is exceptional as an analyst already. I could see him taking over Remy down the road if Lou does not move on to bigger things. Its good to have a guy who understands baseball philosophies and can speak so fluidly.
#6
Posted by Daniel Rathman, August 3, 2008 1:42 PM
Bay's got a clutch triple, a homer, and an outfield assist in 2-plus games.
#8
Posted by Bob, August 3, 2008 1:49 PM
Dustin has definitely become my favorite player possibly ever. He's definitely the most reliable hitter in the lineup never does anything to kill you.
#10
Posted by Sean O, August 3, 2008 1:55 PM
Who's going to Futures @ Fenway? Finally got around to getting my tickets, can't wait.
Not to ruin the strategy, but the monster goes unguarded for much of the 2nd game. We watched about 4 innings of the 2nd game last season from up there, and it was practically deserted. Futures is one of the very best things about this ownership group.
#11
Posted by Bob, August 3, 2008 2:10 PM
If Jack Cust is a 3 true outcomes hitter. Is Dice-K a 2 true outcomes pitcher? He doesn't seem to give up a ton of hits, but it's always a K or a BB with him. It's ridiculous.
#12
Posted by Bob, August 3, 2008 2:13 PM
43 pitches through two innings?? Aren't the Japanese supposed to value efficiency?
#13
Posted by Evan Brunell, August 3, 2008 2:18 PM
I'm thinking about going, but I'm sure I could just walk up and buy tickets, so I'm gonna hold off on deciding. Pretty sure I'm going, though. Never been on the monster, so thanks for the strategy, Sean.
#14
Posted by Sean O, August 3, 2008 2:41 PM
I mean, the 90 minute tour of Fenway costs like $9. You can buy a ticket for $5 that lets you essentially wander around the entire park for like 7 hours. How this doesn't sell out early every year I'll never understand.
Plus, concessions are discounted, so that's sweet.
#16
Posted by Sean O, August 3, 2008 3:50 PM
Boy, sure is raining here. It is surreal to hear DO comment on lighting I can see from my apartment. Living within the T beltway is awesome.
The rain and lightning hit us first, so when it stops here shouldn't be too much longer. It's sunny and pouring right now.
#17
Posted by Bob, August 3, 2008 3:52 PM
Tex just hit a grand slam to give the Angels the lead back. Scary good.
#20
Posted by Sean O, August 3, 2008 4:13 PM
God I hate the Angels, 3 errors in an inning to give the Yankees a win? Why couldn't they do that against us?
#21
Posted by Sean O, August 3, 2008 4:50 PM
Can anyone tell me why Mike Lowell is on this team, exactly?
#22
Posted by Bob, August 3, 2008 5:11 PM
please Detroit for the love of god just win. Is that too much to ask?
#23
Posted by Bob, August 3, 2008 5:12 PM
Guess Detroit isn't going to give us any help either.... Thanks.
#24
Posted by jimc, August 3, 2008 7:26 PM
glad to see the sweep. what did Bay do today?
Manuel is having a monster day with 4 hits, including HR and 3 rbi's. I hate it that he's gone but I'm glad we are finally back on track.
#25
Posted by Sam, August 3, 2008 9:09 PM
What I hate is that if Manny starts hitting everyone is gonna say we shouldn't have traded him ... Do you all seriously think he was gonna play hard and preform like that in Boston anymore? It's a different situation ... If he likes it there let him play hard and mash ... He wasn't gonna do it here
#26
Posted by Sean O, August 4, 2008 12:58 AM
Manny "not trying" in July netted him a .347 .473 .587 1.060 line. He will tear it up for the Dodgers, but it's because the NL West is a joke that doesn't deserve a playoff representative.
#27
Posted by Sam, August 4, 2008 1:13 AM
Okay to me it's not his stat line ... it's his attitude ... I know you could care less about that ... and I know he would've hit ... he always does ... but if he plays like he doesn't care ... how is that good for a team that needs to care alot if they are gonna turn it around? I dunno ... both sides have a point ... it's gonna be a never ending debate
Unless one of the two teams wins the World Series ... then the debate will be over of course lol
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