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The playoff scruff is back... the chick in me waited all year for this.

Tek

Photocredit: ErinCox Photomanipulation: Jaid

Guess what I did while I wasn't sleeping last night???

Manny Speaking Manny...

“I’m going to get 50 steals!”
Manny Ramirez declared, after yesterday's all new episode of the 'Manny Being Manny Show'. He blatantly stole second base. In classic Manny fashion, he decided that the game against The Tampa Bay Satan Rays, {and the last 20 straight games} were not quite bizarre enough for his long time viewers. Manny made it so and was kind enough to autographed it for us.
“If you want to see the car, sometimes you’ve got to let the car go,”
Ramirez said.
“It made me feel like I was back in high school.”
We love you Manny...

*** am i the only one who can't afford the gas to let the car go?***

Excuse me, your freudian slip is showing...

It has been pointed out to me, that I am much to harsh on Kevin Cash. My initial reaction was, "so what?"
I checked myself and instead asked "Why shouldn't I be? He's playing 'Red Sox Ball' badly, much more is expected of him." Busted. I did say "so what". So what? He is playing badly! Anyway, it was pointed out to me that he is probably scared out of his ____ mind.

Ah, well... when I look at it that way, I suppose I could forgive one of two of his mistakes. The problem is, he has made so many!

It is painfully obvious that, defensively, Kevin Cash is not ready for Fenway Park or any other major league field. I am admitting that he has a lot of potential. But he isn't ready yet. I don't think I will never be able to accept him behind the plate for the Red Sox. There is just no way Cash could ever come close to what Jason Varitek does behind home plate.


Jason Varitek is the best catcher in Major League Baseball. Some of you will recognize that sentence as an opinion.

The rest of us will forgive your naivete. I do, in fact, feel very sorry for the man that tries to fill Tek's shoes. Did you suddenly and completely understand the term "carbon footprint"? Say it with me... "far out"...

Our catchers are nowhere near the performance level needed to play at Fenway. I'm absolutely for letting them take turns, sitting on the Red Sox bench so they can take notes and gain some experience, no question.

Overall, I like the look of our future Sox.

Jed Lowrie is impressing the hell out of me, but I can't wait to see Mike Lowell back in the lineup. I heard someone call him the "George Clooney of baseball."

I swear on my sox hat, I am not making this up. I wonder if it was George Clooney, himself, that started calling Mike that. Another member of this household openly questions whether if it was, in fact, actually "started by Lowell, to look like it was started by Clooney" stating "I bet he's got a lot of time on his hands." If it is Mike that made it up, I forgive him. I'm sure the combination of ADD and Pawtucket has him searching for ways to amuse himself, until his return. I'm not unequivocally stating that Mike Lowell has ADD. I'm unequivocally stating that all men have ADD.
Yes, they do... Don't argue, you won't win.

I'm already thinking Clay Buchholz and Hall of Fame in the same sentence... anyone care to mark my words? It is as if Jason Varitek has assembled Clay Buchholz out of parts he collected from legends and myths. I imagine Tek walking past a wall of retired numbers, his hat in hand, collecting their offering in order to build a pitcher. A legend made to order.OK, I'll stop...

I keep seeing Jacoby being Coco and I'm thrilled with that, because if we lose Coco Crisp, we're going to need another Coco Crisp... How on earth can we possibly trade Coco?


I'm sure this has been thought through by smarter and
more ruthless people, that I. It seems to me that with a man named Coco Crisp,talent, and heart to go with it, you
would want to keep such a recognizable brand within the RSO. I
realize that I don't know the ins and outs of a Coco deal, but I do know disrespect when I see it.

I love to watch Jacoby Ellsbury play and he is a huge asset to the team. But, he is a rookie. I think Jacoby should be a back up and not a starter this year. Don't get me wrong, he'll earn his spot on the sacred grounds. But in the mean
time, he should be taking notes and giving the guys a day off.
It's pretty obvious I'm partial to the
veterans. They gave me two, of the most thrilling and meaningful moments of my life...
I waited a fair amount time, for my boys to show me their rings and give me a banner. They were kind enough to do it twice. I love them for that.
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The Rundown...

Jason Varitek 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 rehab
game 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!

Welcome Back Captain Varitek

Our fearless leader has finally returned! Not a moment to soon either. Rookies and banged up veterans did their damnest to hold on to the lead in the Al East. All told, they did an outstanding job against Texas and LAA. I got a chance to see the kids play and get to know their personalities somewhat. But, please God, give us back our Red Sox! It's just not Red Sox ball without Varitek, Beckett, Lowell, Cora, Dice K, Crisp, Schilling, and on and on...

I'm so happy that Tek is back. It was so frustrating for me to see Cash play such a sloppy game.
I dislike Kevin Cash so much I'm beginning to see him in Yankee pinstripes. He has done a good job, offensively. But behind the dish he's a train wreck. Granted, the best way to catch a knuckle ball is to wait for it to stop rolling and pick it up. Cash seems to think it's the only way. He was scouted as a player who was offensively weak but tight on defense. Pfffft yeah, right. Give us Dougie!



"Pedroia the Destroya" continues his hitting streak and is putting up monstrous numbers!
He has become Big Papi's "Mini Me". Dustin has now tied his personal best with 14 consecutive game hits. With a trash mouth and a huge bat, how can I not love this kid?

His on base percentage is 386 and a slugging average of 476. He has a batting average of .340 Wow.

Raise your hand if you are happy that our little "Timex" is wearing Red Sox.

He's got himself trophy for Rookie of the Year. If he doesn't win a gold glove this year, you know the vote was rigged.



I came across this picture of Dustin at "Us Versus Them" I bet it makes you giggle!