DISQUS

Paul C · 2 years ago

I think Julio Lugo is getting a bad rap!
Sure the batting average has been abysmal at times, but you can't sneeze at the RBI's (5th best on the roster), the runs scored (8th best on the roster) and of course, the 28 stolen bases (best on the roster).

Bill Burt · 2 years ago

Paul
The problem is he had 30-plus RBI through May. But I understand your point. The disappointing aspect of Lugo has been he was brought here, like Coco Crisp was the year before, to be a leadoff hitter. That's why he got $8 million per year. He has been better recently, but nowhere near where he should be.

Nashua · 2 years ago

Dustin should be at the top of the order ALL the time. Leadoff, second, I don't care. His agressiveness, spirit, spunk, shear willingness to win deserves to be at the top of the order. These are the traits, skills, (his fight during every at bat), that drives opposing teams crazy. Hands Down in my book Pedro is the AL Rookie of The Year. Never mind his ferocity at the plate, but his play in the field has even astonished me! He Is The Real Deal! What a breath of Fiery Air. Pedro is a Dirt-Dog through and through. Gives little guys like me, Tony Mazz and scooter riders inspiration. In a day of spoiled, prima donna athletes, how can you not be Excited and Inspired by the play of one Dustin Pedroia? Go Pedro! AL Rookie of the Year!

Marcel · 2 years ago

Pedroia is walking nearly 9% of his plate appearances this year. Nomar's career rate is only 6.5%. Dustin may not not be the walk machine that Ramirez, Drew, and Youk are, but his plate discipline is obviously far superior to Nomar's.

mr joshua · 2 years ago

What did I tell you -- everything I thought about Dice-K at season's start is coming true. He must have an ERA of 23 in his last four starts. They HAVE TO sit him down for a couple of turns in the rotation.

Use Bucholz, although I don't think he will develop into anything. Rookies with no-no's average 9 wins in the majors. 115 pitches I can't believe they overused him like that. Do you really think we can make it through September with Beckett/Lester/Bucholtz/Wake? I'm losing sleep over this. I think we pull this one out 10-8 tonight. Go sawks!!!

Of course sign Schill. That's a no brainer, unless you're cutting salary to make room for Santana -- but I think Cashman has him locked up. They'll be cutting Clemens to make that move.

Jesus Christ. Bannister challenges Arod with two fastballs in a row in a three one count. #50 and 51 tonight. Damnit all to hell.

Trade Pedroia for a ss like Cabrera. Dustin is too short. He's an embarrassment. I hate short people, they make my skin crawl. 2nd basemen are a dime a dozen.

mr joshua · 2 years ago

Dustin better than NOMAR????!!!! Whaddar you, on drugs????!!!!!

mr joshua · 2 years ago

see what happens when you get into fights? We have to win tonight or this will spill over to tomorrow. I think the o's will split this series with us and if the raze take two out of three, there's my prediction of doom. quicker than you can say 6-5-4-3 here come those goddamned pintstripes for a 3 game series only 3 or 4 behind. August last year broke my heart. We lose 6 and out to the Yanks over the last 6 game of the series and I want Theo's ass in a sling on a plane back to san diego where they hate his ass too. Along with that little opinionated jerk-off Lucky Larry.

mr joshua · 2 years ago

eck says everything diceK throws is flat and he's got a deadarm. At this time of year you don't go into the bullpen to "work it out."

His next start is against the Yanks, Friday. I know he can pull this out. Ya just gotta believe!!!!

go dice!!!!

go theo. go larry.

mr joshua · 2 years ago

sunday -- one of the bigger games of the year. beck up by 2. I huddle with my wally doll, trying to feel secure. i don't like the o's and guthrie can keep this close.

mr joshua · 2 years ago

fell asleep with wally. woke up.

they won, thank god they won.

thank you becky. do we have another pitcher in the rotation?

friday pettite vs diceK
sat wang vs becky
sun tbd (clemens?) vs wake

Patrick · 2 years ago

Maybe I'm a dick for saying this, but...

Mr Joshua - I think you need to go write in your own blog and let this one return to serious conversation not filled with a panic-ridden freak out. I honestly can't stand to read anything you say. 2 cents.

mr joshua · 2 years ago

ok.

Dawn · 2 years ago

All I can say is that I was one of the biggest Pedroia skeptics going into and up through the first part of this season. I didn't think he'd ever hit, then when he started to, I thought it was a fluke, and it would die off again, JD Drew-esque. I remembered the seemingly apathetic way he played second base when he came up last season, and didn't think he had the guts to be a real gamer in the field. I am happily eating each & every one of those words. I thoroughly enjoy watching him play for Boston, and I can only imagine that with more experience, he's just going to get better.

Sheryl · 2 years ago

I enjoy watching Pedroia play. Sox could have easily given up on him in the beginning but they kept with him and I am sure glad they did. He maybe one of the smallest players I have seen (though I have had my pic taken with Rem Dawg a few times and he is about my height too haha) he is one of the toughest players I have seen, a dirt dawg!! His Bat speed is incredible, his whole body goes into his swing that sometimes I feel as though his swing will literally lift him off his feet!! Great attitude, is mentally tough enough to play in Boston (should bottle whatever it is up and give Lugo & Drew some of that). I think Pedroia will be around for a long time!