In all fairness, it was Sabbathia's time to come tumbling down. He won 19 previous. But, the Sox were huge on both offensive and defensive playing. Ortiz and Manny back to back last night were an incredible hitting combo. Beckett on the mound was nice too. Shilling will be throwing tonight. I've got to work tonight, but that's why we have a portable TV. Hopefully it'll be a quiet night and we get to catch much of the game. 8)
Pats v. Dallas tomorrow too!!!!!! ;D great weekend for New England sports. 8)
Whoo boy. The Sox need to bench Gagne for the rest of the post season games. : Boy does that guy suck. He's not doing himself any favors either cuz nobody's gonna want him next year.
You may have the Patriots, but I have the Colts, still world champions. I have to say, however, that the Patriots looked really good against a very good Dallas team on Sunday. And, I hate to say it, if I had to form a team and pick either Brady or Manning, I think I would go with Brady.
Well, as of right now, Indy is our one major concern. That'll be a tough game. And, as bad as Miami is doing right now, we don't have a good track record vs. Miami in Miami. We'll see though.
Most around here feel that this Pats team is the best we've ever put together. Including previous Superbowl winning teams here in New England. 8)
I agree Beckett should have pitched. My 14 year old son (who, of course, knows everything) said that before the game, but I told him Wakefield would do just fine. I kept telling him that through the 5th inning when I fell asleep, and, apparently, it went to hell after that.
I FEEL BAD FOR WAKEFIELD, BUT, NUKLEBALL PITCHERS
ARE GOOD TILL THE BATTERS MAKE THE ADJUSTMENTS, I.E. 4-5 INNINGS, AFTER THAT IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANY OTHER PITCH, YOU'RE DEAD.
ABOUT BECKETT, HE PITCHED FOR US AND HE WON THE LAST GAME OF 2003 W.S. AND I REMEMBER THE MANAGER WAS ASKED ABOUT BECKETT PITCHING ON THREE DAY REST AND HE SAID: "IF WE DO NOT WIN TONIGTH HE'LL HAVE SIX MONTHS TO RECOVER!!!
Went to the game last night!!! My neighbor has some connection who works in marketing for the Sox and hooked him up with tickets. They were "HP Pavilion Club" seats directly behind home with a restaurant behind the seats, full bar, and waiter service at your seat! Amazing!!!!