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NRaleighLiberal

(60,504 posts) Wed Jul 18, 2012, 11:36 PM Jul 2012

So, Red Sox fans...what do ya think of this team?

They get Ells and Crawford back - whoops- Ortiz on the DL.
Pedroia is back soon, eventually Ortiz - can they FINALLY get their expected batting order together?

Pitching...yikes! Beckett, Lester - do I dare mention Dice K? the pen has been quite amazing...but what's wrong with the starters - why all the first inning runs? Why do they fall apart with a bad call, muffed play, etc?

This is one of the most bizarre sox teams in recent memory...yet somehow they can sneak into the playoffs....

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So, Red Sox fans...what do ya think of this team? (Original Post) NRaleighLiberal Jul 2012 OP

Yup, all of that. bluedigger Jul 2012 #1

me too. ife62995se Jul 2012 #7

Founding member of Red Sox Nation. DrewFlorida Jul 2012 #2

can't disagree with that. and agree with your assessment. NRaleighLiberal Jul 2012 #3

Cool. DrewFlorida Jul 2012 #4

well, last two games showed a reversion to the 2012 Red Sox Coma.... NRaleighLiberal Jul 2012 #5

I can't believe they gave up 15 runs today, LOL. DrewFlorida Jul 2012 #6

they just don't play well freefallinrefugee Aug 2012 #8

An addition the Sox should have made... Aquavit Sep 2012 #9

Sox are now in deep doo doo for awhile - oh well...time for patience (and Pats!) NRaleighLiberal Sep 2012 #10

and soccer! Aquavit Sep 2012 #11

fan ashleywilliam Dec 2012 #12

Krik Edward krik65 Dec 2012 #13

I posted this last year at this time. What a difference a year makes! NRaleighLiberal Jul 2013 #14

60-40. wow. what a difference a year makes! NRaleighLiberal Jul 2013 #15

bluedigger

(17,148 posts)

1. Yup, all of that.

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Wed Jul 18, 2012, 11:40 PM

Jul 2012

I blame it all on fucking Liverpool.

ife62995se

(14 posts)

7. me too.

Reply to bluedigger (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 23, 2012, 02:07 AM

Jul 2012

DrewFlorida

(1,096 posts)

2. Founding member of Red Sox Nation.

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Sat Jul 21, 2012, 01:44 PM

Jul 2012

I'm a founding member of Red Sox Nation and a life long fan since 1965.
I think this team lacks chemistry and commitment to each other, I blame the drama queen coach Valentine for his in ability to manage personalities. His style may work well in Japan or with a young team, but it has not translated to this veteran team. I was sorry to see Francona go and I think it was a terrible decision to hire Valentine.

NRaleighLiberal

(60,504 posts)

3. can't disagree with that. and agree with your assessment.

Reply to DrewFlorida (Reply #2)

Sat Jul 21, 2012, 01:54 PM

Jul 2012

My first experience with the Sox was watching them on TV with my grandfather in 1967 - John Wyatt was pitching.

DrewFlorida

(1,096 posts)

4. Cool.

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Reply #3)

Sat Jul 21, 2012, 02:07 PM

Jul 2012

1967 was a special year. To have that experience as a kid is what bonds you to a team for the rest of your life. I jokingly blame Carl Yazstremski, for my inability to become a pro baseball player, due to the fact I used to emulate his batting stance. LMAO. Later my kids copied Dewy Evans foot turned backwards stance.

Baseball is a great historically important game, that bridges generations together.

NRaleighLiberal

(60,504 posts)

5. well, last two games showed a reversion to the 2012 Red Sox Coma....

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Sat Jul 21, 2012, 09:57 PM

Jul 2012

The record does not lie - this is a .500 team (though the talent and payroll is far in excess). So many things out of synch...

DrewFlorida

(1,096 posts)

6. I can't believe they gave up 15 runs today, LOL.

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Reply #5)

Sun Jul 22, 2012, 05:58 PM

Jul 2012

The starting pitching is bad!

freefallinrefugee

(7 posts)

8. they just don't play well

Reply to DrewFlorida (Reply #6)

Sun Aug 19, 2012, 10:36 PM

Aug 2012

the injuries have not helped but they are just bad, apparently crawford will be getting tommy john on tuesday according to the broadcasters on espn during tonights loss to the yankees

Aquavit

(488 posts)

9. An addition the Sox should have made...

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Thu Sep 6, 2012, 02:40 PM

Sep 2012

You know who could have really solidified the Sox and gotten them back into the playoff hunt?

Joe Mauer.

I would have happily welcomed both Beckett and Lester to Minnesota in exchange for #7.

NRaleighLiberal

(60,504 posts)

10. Sox are now in deep doo doo for awhile - oh well...time for patience (and Pats!)

Reply to Aquavit (Reply #9)

Thu Sep 6, 2012, 02:41 PM

Sep 2012

Aquavit

(488 posts)

11. and soccer!

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Reply #10)

Fri Sep 21, 2012, 11:25 PM

Sep 2012

Bayern are sure on the right track this fall!

ashleywilliam

(22 posts)

12. fan

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Fri Dec 7, 2012, 07:29 AM

Dec 2012

i am big fan of Red Sox i enjoyed watching red sox to play.

krik65

(16 posts)

13. Krik Edward

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Fri Dec 7, 2012, 12:23 PM

Dec 2012

Good Information Glad To See

NRaleighLiberal

(60,504 posts)

14. I posted this last year at this time. What a difference a year makes!

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Fri Jul 5, 2013, 11:50 PM

Jul 2013

So, Sox fans, what do you think? Getting Valentine out of there? Loading the team up with character guys? unloading Crawford, Beckett and Gonzo?

This team (2013) is fun to watch!

NRaleighLiberal

(60,504 posts)

15. 60-40. wow. what a difference a year makes!

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Mon Jul 22, 2013, 12:10 AM

Jul 2013

Napoli bomb just took out the Yanks. Wow!

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