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aritek was in last night's starting lineup. Hoo-Ray! And not a moment to soon! I think I have been very clear how I feel about the
"usurper". Tek is slowing getting better after suffering {in every sense of the word} from the
flu. Or as it has been widely reported "flulike"
symptoms. Ok, let's go there, but just for a minute. He had the FLU. You have "fluelike" symptoms when you have the flu. I have no idea why "they" keep saying "flulike". I can only imagine that we have, as a society, become so extremely politically correct, that we can't say FLU without offending someone who is suffering from a cold, or sore throat or sore
muscles? Seriously? Are we there already? God God, Y'all!
Last night was Tek's first full game since game last Saturday, against
Texas. He came in to pinch hit in the ninth inning in Friday's game. He was
a sight for sore eyes. I was amazed at how much more fluid the game is with
Tek catching. I was again, reminded of just how much we will miss him when
he hangs them up. I wonder if the massive hole he leaves in the bullpen,
the clubhouse and behind the plate will ever be sufficiently filled. I'm
betting the answer is a great big hell no.
aritek was in last night's starting lineup. Hoo-Ray! And not a moment to soon! I think I have been very clear how I feel about the"usurper". Tek is slowing getting better after suffering {in every sense of the word} from the
flu. Or as it has been widely reported "flulike"
symptoms. Ok, let's go there, but just for a minute. He had the FLU. You have "fluelike" symptoms when you have the flu. I have no idea why "they" keep saying "flulike". I can only imagine that we have, as a society, become so extremely politically correct, that we can't say FLU without offending someone who is suffering from a cold, or sore throat or sore
muscles? Seriously? Are we there already? God God, Y'all!
Last night was Tek's first full game since game last Saturday, against
Texas. He came in to pinch hit in the ninth inning in Friday's game. He was
a sight for sore eyes. I was amazed at how much more fluid the game is with
Tek catching. I was again, reminded of just how much we will miss him when
he hangs them up. I wonder if the massive hole he leaves in the bullpen,
the clubhouse and behind the plate will ever be sufficiently filled. I'm
betting the answer is a great big hell no.
David Ortiz was scratched from last nights starting lineup due to a
bruised right knee. He was hurt diving into first base attempting to beat
out a double-play grounder in the final inning of Boston's 5-4, 11-inning
spectacular loss to the Rays on Friday night. He will also miss today's
game, the last of the 3 game stand. Boston has lost the the first 2 with
Tampa and has now lost 4 in a row. Boston is tied for first place with
Baltimore. Tampa Bay is now only one game behind Boston. New York and Toronto are 2.5 and 4.5, respectively.
Kevin Youkilis set a new major league record for first basemen when
he fielded his 1,701 consecutive chance without an error in the
seventh, recording the out on Eric Hinske's grounder to second. The old mark of 1,700 was set by Stuffy McInnis from May 31, 1921 to June 2, 1922.
Youkilis' last error at first came on July 4, 2006, a span of a major
league-best 205 games.''It's not a big deal,'' Youkilis said. ''Winning ballgames is my biggest concern.''
J.D. Drew was the DH last night, Papi's knee is banged up.{see above} Drew had a bizarre two-out infield single in the first inning. He broke his bat, and the barrel forced first baseman Carlos Pena to move toward second to avoid it. By the time Pena got first, J.D. was able to beat second baseman Iwamura's throw to the base. Way to go, Drew!
Dustin Pedroia went 0-for-4, his hitting streak ends 14 at games. Matching
his personal best. Even when he isn't hitting the ball, I love to watch his
swing. But for Pete's sake, hit the ball!
Mike Lowell and his sprained left thumb went 1-for-4
in his second rehabgame with Triple-A Pawtucket. He could be back with the team Tuesday. It will be good to see him again. I miss that big handsome grin and those bushy brows. I'm ready to see him do some flying, Ala Coco.
Sean Casey
hurt his right hip when he was running around bases. He
started, stopped and started again. A muscle in his hip, objected and now
his is on the 15-day disabled list. So Boston recalled 1B-OF Brandon Moss
from Pawtucket. Welcome back!
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