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Posted by on 2004-09-29 15:25:55 +0000

2: Mirabelli, Varitek
3: Millar, Meintkeiwicz, Ortiz
4: Bellhorn, Reese
5: Cabrera
6: Mueller, Youkilis
7: Ramirez
8: Damon
9: Nixon, Roberts, Kapler

1:
Starters: Schilling, Martinez, Arroyo, Wakefield
Middle: Lowe, Timlin, Embree, Williamson, Leskanic
Closer: Foulke

Posted by on 2004-09-29 16:09:49 +0000

I don't loike Myers, just a gut reaction after the grand slam he gave up. I'd like to see Mendoza in there as well, he's a good pitcher.

When was the last time Lowe had two solid, consectutive, innings? Maybe I take Mendoza over Lowe.

Posted by on 2004-09-29 16:10:19 +0000

I could go with Williamson instead of Mendoza, I'm on the fence about him anyway... problem with Williamson is that he seems likely to get hurt, and then you can't swap guys until the next series, is that right?

I can't budge on Myers, though... one lefty? I was tempted to put Lenny Dinardo on since we have such a shortage of lefties... especially since this year Embree hasn't been so hot.

Posted by on 2004-09-29 16:17:18 +0000

Ned Greene thinks having the lefty is important too, and goes with Myers. O.D.N.G. even goes so far as picking McCarty, too.

Posted by on 2004-09-29 17:13:11 +0000

I can't stop wanting McCarty, either... He's my next favorite player this year after Kapler... On a limited roster, it's hard to argue with the guy that can play infield, outfield, and pitch... But, if you have to limit yourself to 10 pitchers, I wouldn't put McCarty in that bucket, so I would have to have him as one of my outfield or infield, and I can't sacrifice any of that 15.

Posted by on 2004-09-29 17:19:03 +0000

I like Williamson over Myers. The man was thrust into the role of being the REd Sox closer last year and handled himself so well in th playoffs.

McCarty is rad, but his pitching is nothing more than a novelty.

Posted by on 2004-09-29 18:40:47 +0000

There's an argument to be made for situational pitching in the playoffs and one lefty, Embree, doesn't help. Myers is great against lefties. Yes, he's suspect, but Embree can also be spotty.

The idea of leaving Lowe off the team is very odd. Even if he doesn't start, he does step it up in the playoffs (Saved the ALDS last year against the A's). Dirtdogs even want him to start game 3. Mendoza over Lowe? Please...

McCarthy is not as good a batter as Youk (both righties), but only a couple points lower in the averages. Four 1st basemen? Yes, stupid, but McCarthy's a decent 6th outfielder, better than Millar. (I think we all have the same 5 OFs here) and I would rather see Wakefeld pitch if we are getting blown out by 8 runs. So Meuller gets hurt: Belhorn to third and Pokey to second?... Can Belhorn play outfield? Just thinking out loud.

Posted by on 2004-09-29 18:52:45 +0000

Straight off of boston.com:

Lowe's last three starts: 8 1/3 IP, 21 H, 15 ER, 6 BB, 5 K, 16.20 ERA

Posted by on 2004-09-29 19:09:42 +0000

Myers: I can't budge on the lefty... he's the second best we got and we need more than one.

Williamson: Love him. More likely to get hurt than Pokey. Out of practice... still considering him

McCarty: Love him. Not taking him over Youk as the 7th infielder.

Lowe: Let's not allow recency to dictate how we feel about him. He pitched like shit at the beginning of the year, too... in fact, he's got maybe 5 good starts this year. (number out of my ass) More importantly, yes, he did step up and save our ass last year. Yes, he can step up and be a better starter for this year's playoffs. He let's his emotions dictate how he pitches, which is why he can step up when it's time. However, he's also a _huge_ baby, and if we make him a reliever, he's going to suck, just because of his attitude. Plus, he knows he's the last on our list of resigns from this years graduating class... I have trouble relying on him.

Mendoza: I dunno.

So here's where I sit for pitchers:

Start:
Schilling, Pedro, Arroyo, Wakefield

Setup:
Timlin, Embree

Close:
Foulke

Lefty Specialist:
Myers

Greasy Motherfucker:
Leskanic

That's 9... I think they're all critical

So the tenth spot should be Williamson, Mendoza, Lowe or...?

Posted by on 2004-09-29 19:11:15 +0000

Lowe in the post season (career):

W1-L4 ERA:3.59 Games:13 starts:3 saves:1
IP:42.2 Hits:36 runs:23 earned:17 HR:3 HBP:3 BB:18 SO:27

Not bad...

Posted by on 2004-09-30 02:58:18 +0000

Jesus, let's talk about Pedro and the giant pile of shit in his bed. Hopefully the playoff will be against one of the Cali teams, if for no other reason than the fact that it's warmer out there.

Posted by on 2004-09-30 05:31:26 +0000

...and Embree looked like my pubic hair trimmings. What the hell was that 84 mph fastball? To a Lefty? Oh please, Mr. Myers, Please!

Posted by on 2004-09-30 15:36:45 +0000

I'm convinced of the need for a "situational" lefty. Let it be Myers.

Pedro wasn't necessarily stinking it up yesterday, although that first pitch triple has got to hurt...

Whatever happened to B. Kim? Do you think we could get his head straightened out in the next 7 days?

Leskanic: Greasy? Yes. Mofo? Yes. Isn't that what we need? I think he's got the best mullet on the team.

Its gotta be Schilling, Petey, Beer Canyon, Wake, Lowe, Timlin, Embree, Foulke. Then the other two: Myers for sure, Williamson or Mendoza? Williamson.

Posted by on 2004-09-30 16:06:57 +0000

I don't think you should leave off Leskanic.

I think Myers is key, so if you want Williamson (or Mendoza) you do it by scratching Lowe.

Kim would be useful as a scapegoat if we don't win the WS.

Posted by on 2004-09-30 16:12:19 +0000

If Timlin and Embree can perform in the postseason this year like they did last year, then we'll never think about Williamson or Mendoza.

Posted by on 2004-09-30 16:26:43 +0000

Foulke's been doing okay, be we all know he's a little spotty. Williamson.

Posted by on 2004-09-30 16:29:02 +0000

Mike F., you scratching Lowe?

...that doesn't sound right.

Posted by on 2004-09-30 16:35:09 +0000

It doesn't seem like a bad idea right now, but I do feel a little guilty about it.

The two lefties thing has merit. Augh!

Posted by on 2004-10-07 16:46:49 +0000

Gotta admit it- Myers' inclusion looked real good last night.

Posted by on 2004-10-07 17:03:23 +0000

Uh-huh. I think we all got the position players correct. What was the final pitching roster:

Schilling, Petey, Beer Canyon, Wake
Lowe, Timlin, Myers, Embree, ??, ??
Foulke

Posted by on 2004-10-07 17:31:45 +0000

Not sure who the other one(s) is/are.

Posted by on 2004-10-07 18:34:43 +0000

From redsox.com
Playoff roster:
61 Bronson Arroyo
43 Alan Embree
29 Keith Foulke
30 Curtis Leskanic
32 Derek Lowe
45 Pedro Martinez
36 Mike Myers
38 Curt Schilling
50 Mike Timlin
49 Tim Wakefield

Posted by on 2004-10-07 18:43:47 +0000

Leskanic! I picked him, too.

Posted by on 2004-10-12 17:16:29 +0000

As of noon today:
Youk off. Mendoza on