Redsox lose in Disappointment

The Redsox dropped game 2 last night in the worst possible way. The Redsox walked in the winning run to lose game 2 in Detroit. Even more than that, the Rays, Yankees, and Bluejays still won, to move Boston back another game.

Lester did well, going 7 full innings allowing 4 earned runs on 4 hits and striking out 10. Manny Delcarmen received the loss last night in the game, due to him owning Magglio Ordonez who walked home on the 3-0 pitch from Ramon Rameriez. Ramon walked home the winning run on a 4-0 count.

I am not quite sure who to blame, weather its the offense for not producing against the pitching staff of the Tigers, or the Bullpen for not holding onto the tie. The offense had more than enough chances to gain runs, I.E. had runners on 1st and 2nd with no outs, when there was a pop out, and JD Drew grounded into a double play to end the inning.

David Ortiz and Adrian Beltre were the only sox players with multiple hits. Ortiz who went 3 for 6 with 2 RBI's and a run scored, and Beltre went 2 for 5 with a run scored. Redsox had a total of 9 hits in 12 innings of play.

Boston will play an afternoon game tomorrow in Detroit before flying to the Bronx. Boston will have John Lackey(4-1) against Armando Galaragga(0-0). Galaragga had just been called up from AAA after Detroit put Scott Sizemore and Max Scherzer to AAA.

Redsox take game 1 in Motown

With Boston struggling through the first couple weeks of baseball, it is noted Boston needs to pick up the pace. Boston had young right hander Clay Buchholz on the mound lastnight and did exceptionally well against the powerful offense of Detroit who has put up great run totals so far this season.

Buchholz pitched 6-1/3 innings allowing only 3 hits and 1 earned run. This out was another great one for Buchholz who has had successful consecutive outings. His ERA has dropped to a 3.46 one of the lowest in the starting rotation. Bostons bullpen has been on game the past couple of times, Daniel Bard, and Okajima pitched 2-2/3 innings, while only allowing 2 combined hits and 3 strikeouts and no earned runs.

David Ortiz once again battled to keep his spot on the roster, and perhaps on the team for the remander of the season. Ortiz hit a multi homerun game again making that 6 on the year. Victor Martinez has been slumping in the 3 hole, and it may be time for Francona to think about moving him down in the order.

Boston will play game 2 tonight with Jon Lester(3-2) against Dontrelle Willis(1-1). Boston should play well against the Tigers, Dontrelle is now what he use to be like he was in Florida.

Day Off Comments

The Redsox will take a 3 game series to visit Motown this weekend. Boston who is still 6.5 games out of first place will need to win, once again another series against a strong offensive opponent.

The matchups are as follows:
Game1: Clay Buchholz(3-3) vs. Max Scherzer(1-3)
Game2: Jon Lester(3-2) vs. Dontrelle Willis(1-1)
Game3: John Lackey(4-1) vs. TBD

As far as I can see matchups look very favorable to lean towards Boston, however, you never know in this game. Boston will face the Yankees after the Detroit series, this is a must win situation.

New York will take on the Minnesota Twins for a 3 game series and Tampa Bay will host the west coast Seattle Mariners for series. Toronto can be scary at times with their performance on the field, however, I do not think they will be competition in the long run of the season. With only 4.5 games separating 2nd place New York from 4th place Boston.

There has been a lot of talk going on about the free agents coming up for Boston. Two names that have been very frequent are Victor Martinez and Jason Varitek. I would not mind moving Martinez as long as we get a production player who is younger in return. We have signed older players this past offseason and I hope experience plays a part in this division, as it is by far probably the toughest.

July tradeline could pay off huge for Boston. I have read some things about Albert Puljos having interest in the Yankees, of course who does not. If the Yankees some how manage to pull him, or Prince Feilder or Adrian Gonzalez, there must be a bid for a Salary cap. Boston has to purchase players for huge contracts because that's what they have to do to compete in the division.

Redsox main concentration is bullpen for a shot at the playoffs, with the health of Mike Cameron and Jacoby Ellsbury berrying any set backs. Cameron should return this week, and Ellsbury hopefully within the next 2 weeks.

Tough One

This afternoon was quite a ballgame. A quiet one, and a slow but steady pace game as well. Tim Wakefeild took the mound after being sent to be done of bullpen duties, due to Josh Beckett having back spasms and will probably miss his next start.

Starting Wakefeild was a smart move by Francona and a very easy one. Beckett will miss his next start, and it seems as if nothing has happened to the rotation in Boston.

Redsox lose a tough one 3-2 after trailing 3-0 going into the bottom of the 9th inning, with the home plate umpire have a strike zone as big as a bat. The strike zone carried all the way into the right handers batting box on JD Drew and David Ortiz. Bad strike zones happen, but ones where you can literally see the catcher framing it, is uncalled for.

Redsox player of the game goes to David Ortiz for his 2 hits in the game, the only Redsox player to do so. The Redsox only allowed 6 hits, although, that's all they earned in their efforts as well. The redsox did win the series which was a plus, however, the Yankees did split there double header against Detroit and the Rays walked home again with another win as they continue to dominate.

The Redsox have Thursday off and will head to Detroit for a series in Motown. After the conclusion in Motown it gets no easier, as the sox head into the Bronx to face once again the hated Yankees.

Dice Dominates

Dice-K took the mound for the game 2 series against the Jays at Fenway. Dice-K was very good against the tough offensive team. The Jays were 4 games above .500 before the game putting them 3 games up on the Redsox.

Boston took an early lead in the bottom of the 1st inning with Scutaro and Pedroia earning the runs and JD Drew and Kevin Youkilis earning the RBI's. Redsox earned another run with the Captain, Jason Varitek connecting for his 6th home run of the season.

Dice-K took Boston's offense into the bottom of the 5th with only allowing the Jays with 1 hit through 5 innings of work and striking out 7. Dice-K and the offense were still looking great through 5-1/2 leading 6 to 1. Dice did give up a leadoff double to John Buck, then Fred Lewis earned the RBI with a double of his own.

Matsuzaka finished the game going 7 innings, giving up just 1 earned run on 3 hits, while striking out 9. This win gives Matsuzaka a record of 2-1. Each outing this season has been much improved after his first horrendous outing.

Lots of odd ball names in the lineup tonight as Jason Varitek replaced Victor Martinez, Mike Lowell took over as DH and Bill Hall filled in for Jeremy Hermida. those 3 players combined going 2 for 10 all hits with Jason Varitek.

Ramon Ramirez came into pitch the 8th innning, Ramirez who has an ERA over 5 this season pitched a 1 hit 8th, while walking 1. Ramierez has been one of the bullpen personal who has struggled to say the least this season. Okajima came into the 9th inning to pitch with Boston still on top 6-1 and pitched a perfect 9th inning to give Boston the win.

Tomorrows Boston game is an afternoon game with Tim Wakefeild(0-1) taking on Shaun Marcum(1-0). Boston has already won the series, however, tomorrow with a win can be another sweep against the Bluejays.

Redsox Hold Strong

The Boston Redsox held off the hard charging Toronto Bluejays for a 4th straight win against the division rival. Boston won 7-6 in old fashion, while holding Toronto off. John Lackey earned the win in lastnights game as Brandon Morrow took the loss.

Both teams earned 8 hits together. Scoring for both teams were completed in the 4th inning alone, where they scored a combined 8 runs. The redsox top 3 batters did most of the work lastnight, which should be done anyways. The top 3 in order, Scutaro, Pedroia and Martinez went 4 for 12, 4 runs and 5 RBI's.

Bostons bullpen came in to work the 7th through 9th innnings of work with Okajima, Daniel Bard both pitching scoreless innings in innings 7 and 8 and Jonathan Papelbon earned the save with a hit less 9th. Bostons bullpen worked together and it looked like a great time to earn a win if you were in a Boston uniform. I would not have had a lot of confidence, however, last night showed me how much work the pen has given

Tonight Boston will pitch Daiskue Matsuzaka(1-1) against Dana Eveland(3-1). Matsuzaka had a decent outing last time out giving up 4 runs in the 1st and none after that. Tonight will hold another test for him and the redsox as well.

Wow that was close

The Redsox avoided being swept yet again at Fenway Park last night with a final 3rd game win against the hated Yankees. The bats came out of the closet against AJ Burnett who to say the least hates to pitch in Fenway with the Yankees, shows his numbers.

Boston jumped on Burnett early which was all they needed as young lefty Jon Lester continued to stay hot yet again. Lester completed 7 full innings allowing only 2 runs, which were solo home runs, 4 hits and struck out 7 Yankees. I have always believed Lester was Bostons number 1 starter, and it showed tonight.

The offense combined for 10 hits on 9 runs. JD Drew and Adrian Beltre continued there hot beat with the bat, as they both had 2 hits, along with a combined 3 RBI's.
Adrian Beltre will be Boston's player of the game tonight. Beltre is carrying the offense with a .333avg, not huge power numbers but in order to score, you need players on base, which is what Beltre gives Boston.

Mike Cameron and Jacoby Ellsbury are due back from the DL very soon, Cameron sooner than Ellsbury though. Jonathan Van Every will likely be sent back down to AAA Pawtucket. Darnell MCDonald is where Boston needs to make a wise decision. McDonald is out of options, and his hitting decently from his call up from Pawtucket. Bill Hall would be available for AAA but he is capable of being in multiple positions in the outfield and infield.

The good things about Sunday night:Redsox won, Yankees, Orioles and Rays lost. Granderson, Johnson, Pettite all hurt. Rays were a no hit ball club.

The Tampa Rays still lead MLB in record of 22-9, however, they are being caught by the Twins and Yankees in the AL. Boston is still 6 games back of the Rays and in 4th place, 3.5 games serperate the sox and the jays. The next 3 games against Toronto are very important. You cannot say must win, cause you never know, however, they need to win.

The Redsox will invite Toronto to Fenway for another 3 game series. The last visit took place in Canada and it was not pretty for the Canadiens. The redsox will have John Lackey(3-1) take game 1 against Torontos Brandon Morrow(2-2).

Extra Well Done

This performance was very sickening to the stomach. Boston needs to regroup and come together to play baseball tomorrow night. What is very worse than them losing these past two games, is tomorrows night game will be televised nationally. I will take a hard loss any day, however when you lose embarrassingly it is putrid.

The pitching is what is has been all year, disgusting. Buchholz when 5 innings giving up 5 runs on 9 hits. Scott Schoeneweis who I cannot wait till we cut, gave up 4 runs once again in 1-2/3 innings. I have yet to get an answer to why Terry Francona still plays Schoeneweis who has been horrible this entire year, 10-2/3 innings pitched, has an era of 6.75. Sure Francona, that's the guy I want on the mound.

The lineup is not producing, the pitching is not hitting there marks like professionals should. One month or not, this is not redsox baseball. Over half the league is better than the redsox right now, and we cannot wait till July to make moves we have to act fast.

Schoenweis needs to be cut, Dice-K to the pen, Micheal Bowden from the minors will be called up. Should have not signed Mike Cameron, nor Marco Scutaro. As a club you would like to get younger, however, the sox are not doing that. Everyone is talking about Boston will probably acquire Prince Feilder or Adrian Gonzalez, therefore, act like you want them in Boston. If you keep playing like the way you do, this team will be 4th or last in the division and maybe thats what they need.

The Boston Redsox need a rude awakening, and if getting swept by Baltimore was not enough, I guess an ass whooping by the Yankees is what they need. I hope they perform much better than what they have been. I understand they just swept the Halos in 4 games, then turn around and get embarrassed.

Jon Lester(2-2) will face AJ Burnett(4-0) tonight on ESPN. Lester will have to buckle down if he expects to last more than 5 innings. The last coupld of outings for Burnett have been outstanding, and if Boston expects anything less, they better recover quickly. The road does not getting any bigger, as after tonights game, Toronto comes into town for another 3 game series. Boston Redsox get your game face on, or eat dirt.

Boston drops game 1

The Boston Redsox have failed to gain a win against the Yankees tonight in game one of the series at Fenway. Boston started off the first two innings great with Josh Beckett striking out the 5 of 6 batters. Beckett did not have a successful outing once again.

Beckett was tagged for 9 earned runs in only 5-1/3 innings on Friday night, while striking out 8 batters. Beckett did get a hot start, but automatically cooled off, after a Nick Swisher 3-run home run to give the Yankees the lead. Boston never really got the offense going, they were just trying to play catch up ball.

Boston did manage to tag 9 hits off the Yankees, JD Drew and Victor Martinez continued there bats with 2 hits in the game. Martinez did not start the game, but came into pinch hit for Jason Varitek and got another at bat getting 2 singles in just as many at bats.

JD Drew will be bostons player of the game, though not much of a game. He was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored. Drew and Beltre have been Bostons most consistent hitters in the past 10 days.

Young right hander Phil Hughes moves to a nice record of 4-0 while Beckett drops another game. Clay Buchholz(3-2) will take the mound in tomorrows afternoon game against the power pitcher CC Sabathia(4-1).

Bats come alive

Boston managed to take a 4 game series from the Angels. After getting swept in Baltimore over the weekend, Boston need to at least take 3 out of 4, and they topped that going for a 4 game sweep.

Redsox scored in just 3 innings, however, they came to score 11 runs on 11 hits. Matsuzaka took the mound for Boston, and after his last outing I was weary of another. Matsuzaka had given up 4 runs in the first inning alone. Dice-K went 5 1/3 innings, allowing 5 earned runs, on 5 hits, while striking out 3 and allowing the same in walks. Dice-K did walk away with the win.

The bullpen was good tonight, the only miss-hap coming with Manny Delcarmen relieving Dice-K and allowing a run. Oakjima and Ramon Ramirez, also came into the game to pitch. Bullpen gave up 4 hits on 1 earned run in 4-2/3 innings of work. There is much to say to that performance.

Once again, another Angels pitcher does not survive, as Scott Kazmir was knocked silly at Fenway Park. Kazmir who was a rival with the Rays, who use to be automatic, is slowing down and becoming quiet the "normal" pitcher. Kazmir was tagged for 7 earned runs on 6 hits.

Player of the game will go to Victor Martinez, who finally got out of a bad slump since opening day. Martinez hit his 2nd home run of the season off Kazmir, while driving in 4 runs in the game.

Boston will play the hated Yankees starting this weekend. Josh Beckett(1-0) will take the mound in game 1 against the young right hander Phil Hughes(3-0). Hughes who comes to Boston carrying a 1.44 era, will hopefully leave Boston with a higher era.

The very first meeting with these 2 teams took place back in April 26th, 1901. Since that year, they have had 2,067 meetings with each other, and New York leads with a record of 1,119-934-14(.545). Boston has to win this series, and I will stress that tremendously. As I have mentioned before, Boston always seems to win, just as the other AL East division teams. Tonight, Tampa and Toronto both won, however, Redsox did gain a half game on the Yankees as they had an off day.

Perfect set up Win

Boston continued to glorify once again with a victory over the Halos 3-1. John Lackey faced his former team in the match up at Fenway Park last night. Lackey completed 7 strong innings, only giving up 1 run to a Brandon Wood home run. Lackey also only gave up 2 hits, while striking out 4.

Looks to me as if signing Lackey was a plus for Boston, perhaps he or maybe he and Beltre was there only successful signings. Daniel Bard came in to receive the hold, and striking out all 3 batters, and then Jonathan Papelbon came in to close the door on another victory.

Boston out hit the Angels 11 to 2. In 3 games Boston has out hit the Angels 42 to 19. Adrian Beltre has really seen the ball well and continues to smash the baseball. Kevin Youkilis was the disappointment of the night has he went 1 for 4 with 3 strikeouts. David Ortiz came in to tonight with a single and a home run.

Boston will have to depend on the struggling Daisuke Matsuzaka(0-1) to earn a 4 game series sweep to beat the Angels and face the lefty Scott Kazmir(2-1).

As the Redsox continue there win streak, so does every other team besides Baltimore in the AL East division. Redsox cannot seem to catch a break with a victory. No ground lost and no ground gained, guess it could be considered a non decision.

Yankees have found some trouble with starting pitcher Andy Pettite reportedly having left elbow issues, and OF Curtis Granderson was sent to the DL with a hamstring issue. No problems to conclude in Toronto or Tampa, however, Baltimore is having issues with their offense per MacPhail. He stated if the offense does not pick up anytime soon, players will be sent to Norfolk(AAA), with no questions asked. MacPahil also stated that if players do not live to the potential, they will not be traded just demoted. Alan Emree has elected to become a FA and leave Boston. Embree was sent back down to make room for Dice-K.

Boston now 6.5 games behind MLB leading Tampa, will finish there 4 game series against the Halos and will then see 2nd place team New York Yankees at a 3 game series at Fenway Park. Boston will have Buchholz, Beckett and Lester for the series with the Yankees.

Lester has it

Great pitching will lead to wins. Pitching is what the Redsox had Tuesday night to win once again beating the Halos 5-1. Jon Lester was on the mound, and he went 8 innings giving up 1ER, 5 hits, and striking out 5. Papelbon came in to finish off the 9th to give the sox another win.

Someone has needed to step up and Lester has. His last 3 outings he has went 20.2 innings, striking out 23 and giving up only 1 ER. That are stats you would like out of your starting pitching. I realize this cannot happen every night, however decent outings would help, and the offense needs to pick it up some when the pitching is down.

Redsox backups came out once again with Jeremy Hermida coming up big with a bases clearing double last night while going 2 for 4. The only sox player to look embarrassing at the plate was once again David Ortiz who went 0 for 4 with 2 strikeouts and grounded into 2 Double Plays.

Ellsbury is due back very soon, which will give Mcdonald or Hermida the hook back to a backup once again, however, I think Francona may give Hermida or Lowell a look at the DH spot. With the Rays and Yankees winning every series, every game counts. The sox are still 5.5 games out, with 2 more games agains the Halos and then the Yankees come to town.

Scutaro will probably be demoted to the bottom of the lineup when Ellsbury returns next week, however, Scutaro is hitting the ball consistently in the leadoff spot. Ellsburys' retrun will give the sox the spark they need once again to run the bases wild. With behind the plate issues behind us, due to Victor throwing out people on a regular basis now;we have a fighting chance of not seeing teams getting 9 SB against us.

Sox play the Angels tomorrow with John Lackey(2-1) vs Joel Pinero(2-3). Pinero has been horrible as of late, and I can only hope the Redsox keep it that way.

Offense, Offense, Offense

Boston came out tonight with the bats off their shoulders and towards the ball. With young right hander Clay Buchholz on the mound, he needed confidence in the offense to give him a win.

Ever notice how commentators will speak of a batter at the plate and talk negative about him, and then all of a sudden that particular batter hits a bases clearing double or a home run? That is exactly what happened tonight. They talked about how Terry Francona has yet to see Adrian Beltre hit a home run in a game or spring training, well guess what, he belted a home run tonight at that exact moment. Boston came out swinging with Youkilis getting a run on the board with a solo shot first. Youkilis was followed by Bill Hall, Adrian Beltre, and Dustin Pedroia all hitting home runs tonight.

Boston capped off 17 runs in the game, the most runs all year, while collecting 20 hits. Boston was led by 6 doubles, 4 home runs and 10 singles. Much small ball being played once again. Mike Lowell came up big going 4 for 4 and JD Drew went 4 for 5. Lowell has been hitting the ball exceptionally well as of late, he and Jason Varitek.

I can never get through a post without complaining about the bullpen. Scott Schoeneweis came in for the top of the 9th inning with a 17-4 lead. 3 outs and we go home no biggy; yea right! He gives up 4 runs, 4 hits, and walks 2 before Boston gets the win. I am beginning to think it is just Schoeneweis after all. I can only hope he gets the boot and we can call up Micheal Bowden or Casey Kelly to get some reps in.

Boston has a 4 game series against the Angels this week followed by the Yankees coming into town. Tomorrows matchup will be Ervin Santana(1-2) against Jon Lester(1-2). Lester needs another great outing like his previous 2. Last outing Lester came away with 11 strikeouts.

Ellsbury can be back in about 10 days or so, and Mike Cameron looks to be back in about another 15-20 days. Francona needs to see what will happen with Lowell and Varitek swinging the bat quiet well as of late and Ortiz no so hot, although he did have a decent series against Baltimore.

Boston did gain a 1/2 game on the division leading Tampa Rays, however, Yankees and Toronto both won their games. Boston 5.5 out of first, needs for Baltimore to at least take 1 game from the Yankees and then win the series agains the Yankees when they come to Beantown.

Sucking in Baltimore

Jost Beckett took the mound in the afternoon game today in Baltimore. Becketts keys to success is to maintain his fastball and use that nice 12:6 curve ball to strike out the batting competition.

Adrian Beltres bat needs to continue today, as he comes in hitting .345 with 10 RBIs. Beltre has a 8 game hitting streak coming into today's game, however the glove which he is known for is not as good as his bat is. Beltre took a horrible ground ball on Friday night, and the fundamentals of baseball did not play a factor in his role as he did not get in front of a ground ball that should have been a routine out; that resulted in a run that gave the O's the lead.

This afternoon was a good matchup between the pitchers. Both pitchers were solid through the first 7 innings with the game tied at 2. Varitek hit his 5th home run of the season to give the sox there first run of the game, then JD Drew followed up with his 3rd home run in this series to tie the game up.

With Youkilis out, and Martinez not starting the lineup was good an minimal. Bard came in to pitch the 8th inning, however, pitching with the bases loaded is not easy to do in any situation. Bard had 1 out and struck out Luke Scott and Nolan Reimold to get out of a jam. Papelbon came in to hold the tie into the 10th inning, but Weiters came in to hit a double to deep center and then Adam Jones came to the plate with 2 outs and Weiters on 2nd base. Papelbon got Jones to ground out to head to extra innings.

Papelbon and the bullpen blows it once again. Markakis who was walked in the 10th, advanced on a throwing error by Papelbon and Ty Wiggington hit a game winning RBI double to sweep the Boston Redsox, who dont deserve nothing. Boston just deserves to head to AAA and play the teams there. The Redsox just lost 3 in a row to the worst team in MLB.

Boston loses 2 to Baltimore

Ugly! This is my word to describe Friday and Saturday nights games at Baltimore against the MLBs worst team. Boston had Lackey on the mound Friday night, and I must say Lackey was decent. Lackey did pitch about 130 pitches in 7 innings about 15 more pitches than I would have like to see. I was talking to another Boston fan and he said he thought Francona over-managed the game.

Francona did leave Lackey in too long I thought, but the bullpen has been horrible. Is what you have on the mound better than what is in the bullpen?;maybe. Atchinson was sent down to AAA to bring up Alan Embree.

Needless to say, our bullpen blew it Friday night, with a game winning single to Tejada in the bottom of the 10th inning to lose 5-4. I cannot stress enough how upset I am with the moves this off season. I do not like the signings of Adrian Beltre, Mike Cameron, Scott Showenweiss, Scott Atchinson, and Bill Hall.

Saturday nights game brought Dice-k back to the mound for the first time this year, and I surely didn't miss him. Dick-k showed him usual self as he gave up 6 runs in his short outing. However, Wakefeild who gave up a rotation spot for Dice-k did not perform any better out of the pen. It was a slug fest last night as both teams combined for 9 home runs.

Boston lost 12-9 for its second straight lose to a horrible team. I am impressed how Boston did come back from a 7 run deficit to knock in some runs, and David Ortiz and JD Drew impressed me this weekend. Drew had 2 home runs on Friday night and Ortiz hit 2 home runs on Saturday night.

Today Bostons ace Josh Beckett(1-0) will face Kevin Millwood(0-3). Weather is calling for thunderstorms so we will see if the game starts on time, or at all for that matter. If the game is on time, it will be blogged live.

AL East Games

Boston had the night off as they fly into Baltimore for a 3 game series this weekend, so i decided to take the night and watch some AL East competition. The competition being the Yankees, and they played Baltimore for the rubber match of the series. AJ Burnett took the mound against the young local Brian Matusz.

The other 2 AL East teams, the Jays played Oakland and the Rays played the Royals. JC Romero on the mound for the Jays and Matt Garza was on the mound for the Rays. It would be nice to predict a lose from both the Yankees and the Rays to catch a half game for the time being, but I'm holding no promises.

As I peeked at the scores through 5 full innings, Yankees were winning 2-0, Rays were winning 9 to 1 and the Jays were winning 5-3. Looks like Boston just cannot catch a break. Luke Hochevar looked like him normal self against the Rays giving up 9 earned runs in 2.2 innings. Brian Matusz was the only pitcher to hold any AL East division rival to a decent hold.

The AL East is definitely a powerhouse division, and probably the 4th best team in the AL East could very easily be a 2nd best team in any other division. I do not mind having the competition just in the AL East, it gives the other divisions a chance;for instance if the sox moved to the Central Division, probably a good chance they would have a playoff spot along with the Yankees and the Rays with a wild card team now. Just a personal opinion.

Watching the O's game it looks as if Robinson Cano has become probably the hottest hitter in April. Cano was 3 for 4 with 2 home runs to make it a total of 8 on the year, to carry his avg to .407.

Yankees, Jays and Rays all collected wins tonight gaining a half game on the sox. Yankees will take on the Chicago Whitesox in New York starting tomorrow, while the Jays and Rays will face the same opponent for another night.

Get the Brooms Out

The Redsox took 3 games from Toronto tonight, sweeping the Jays. They were 3 much needed wins, as the Yankees and the Rays both won once again tonight. Seems as if Boston cannot catch a break, however they did gain on the O's and the Jays.

Lester who started out the season in a horrible slump, found his ways tonight on the mound. Lester brought his A game tonight, going 7 full innings and striking out 11 and only walking 2. Lester had minimal run support, but that's all he needed as the sox blanked the Jays 2-0. Boston has won the past 24 of 27 meetings against the O's.

Scuatro, who was acquired from the Jays in the off season, left Toronto going 6 for 14 in the series. Adrian Beltre who is known for his glove, rather than his bat, left the series going 8 for 16. Toronto was held to only 2 hits all game with the outstanding pitching of Jon Lester, Daniel Bard, and Jonathan Papelbon.

This pitching scenario is a picture perfect one in my opinion. If I could have it my way this is always how the sox would complete games. Starting pitcher would go 7 innings, with Bard getting the hold, and Papelbon completing the game with a save.

Boston has an off day on Thursday, and will head to Baltimore, where they will face off once again Friday - Sunday. I will personally be attending the first 2 games of the series, so I doubt there will be any blogs until Sunday. I will have pictures available. Friday nights match up will include John Lackey(2-1) vs. David Hernandez (0-3). Baltimore just came off another series loss against the Yankees dropping 2 of 3. Baltimore is now just 1-7 at Camden Yards.

Both Yankees and Rays won again today, to keep the lead against Boston, however, Boston lost no ground as they continue their winning ways as well. My wife will be busy trying to get Becketts attention over the weekend, while I will be enjoying trying to nab some batting practice balls (one of my personal favorites).

Pitchers Dual

Solid is the only word I can use for the game last night in Bostons 2-1 win over Toronto. Both pitching staffs brought the A-game to the mound, with Buchholz going 8 innings and Marcum going 7 innings. After last nights fiasco with the bullpens being burnt up, Boston needed a solid outing, and they wish was granted.

Papelbon did not get the save opportunity last night as he has been used way more than what Terry Francona would like to see. Papelbon has been in the last 3 previous games and the plus side to that, Boston has won all 3 previous games.

Boston is 6-4 in the last 10 games. A plus for those following the division race, and yes I used the words, "Division Race". It is always close with any ball club, however in this division, EVERY game counts.

Tampa Bay leads the AL East with a 15-5 record, the best record in MLB as of know. In the same division that has the best record, it also has the worst record in MLB with the Baltimore Orioles at 4-16. Boston is 10-11, tied with Toronto now after winning the past 2 games. The Yankees and Boston are both 6-4 in the last 10 games, New York is only 2.5 games behind division leading Rays.

Boston has been switching around the lineup as of late, and it has went in favor. Varitek who has been demoted to backup catcher has an amazing .357 BA, with 4 Hrs, in 28 at bats; something every team wish they had in a bench player. Jeremey Hermida has been coming up big along with Bill Hall, both players filling in nicely with newly signed Mike Cameron and Jacoby Ellsbury on the Disabled List.

Boston will face off against Toronto tomorrow evening when Jon Lester (0-2) faces Brett Cecil (1-0). Lester has been less than stellar this year posting a 6.23 era. Hopefully the last couple of games can give Lester some insight on locating the strike zone for a good outing.

WHEN WILL THE PHONE RING?

You must earn your way up the ladder in baseball. Unlike any other pro sport, baseball has steps to become a big name. There are only a 32 teams in the league, but each team has approximately 5 minor league teams to it;you do the math.

There are teams out there that need help now and have already called upon the young stars of tomorrow. The New York Mets have called upon 1B Ike Davis, the Texas Rangers called up Justin Smoak.

OF Mike Stanton is waiting for his call with the Florida Marlins. Staton who has 9 home runs in the last 17 games is in Double-AA. Stanton has made quiet a name for himself, as he hit .286 in spring training this year. Although Stanton does have a problem with striking out alot, he will hit just as many home runs. I will say he is a Mark Reynolds type of ball player as far as his offense goes.

SP Stephen Strasburg is still working in AA Harrisburg for the Senators. Shawn, Ryan and I did get to visit Harrisburg last week, and I must say very nice park. Strasburg has posted some outstanding numbers, he is 2-0 carrying a 0.73 era. Strasburg also brings with him a 17K:3BB ratio. I do not see him being in AA much longer, although he may skip AAA altogether and hang in Harrisburg till mid-May.

SP Aroldis Chapman a Cincinnati Reds prospect is also turning heads in AAA ball, and also raises the question of, when? Chapman is putting up Strasburg numbers with a record of 1-1, 0.60 era, and a 18k:10BB ratio. I also predict a mid-May call up, as the reds will be a contender this year.

C Carlos Santana from the Cleveland Indians will be needed. Lou Marson, nor Redmond is making an necessary contact on the ball not to call up Santana. Marson who carries a .088 BA is good with the glove, however, that does not put runs on the board. Santana is batting .333 with 5 HRs, and 16 RBIs in 51 AB's for AAA Columbus. Santana was also named IL player of the week for the first week of baseball.

SP Jordan Lyles from the Houston Astros is producing really good at the early start of AA. Lyles is 1-1 with a 2.30 era and carries a 16K:2BB ratio.

Who is Where

We have all heard the joke, "Who's on first, what's on second"? How about WHO IS ON THE MOUND! I am not exactly sure what got into Bostons lineup tonight, but I like it a whole lot. Making it a long trip after a day game vs. Baltimore, to head into Toronto and gather 13 runs. The bullpen once again took a crap, except for Papelbon who made 3 consecutive outs to finish the game, and gave Boston the win 13-12.

Tonight Boston faced a 10-9 Toronto team with Dana Eveland on the mound. Redsox usually have a nice impact when they cross the border. Redsox came out hitting in the first inning with 4 more singles and a run. I really like the small ball the Redsox have been playing. I realize its early in the season, however, the sox do not have a ton of power in the lineup, unlike the yanks or rays.

Small ball is where you will win games, and strategy as my good friend Shawn always says. Beckett needed to control his pitch count and try and keep the horrible sox bullpen off the Field for the most part.

Boston loaded the bases in the top of the 3rd, to knock in 4 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB to take a 5-0 lead. After taking 2 out of 3 from Baltimore, Boston needs to win this series, as they head to Baltimore over the weekend.

Beckett was tagged for 6 runs in the bottom of the third for a total of 72 pitches thrown in 3 innings. Not the kind of start I was hoping for in Toronto. Boston came up with another 2 runs in the 4th. In 4 innings boston had acquired 8 runs, and 10 hits. Very unexpected offense with no Victor Martinez, or David Ortiz in the lineup.

Beckett was pulled 2 batters into the 4th inning not recording an out. The pitch count was outrageous, something I was hoping not to get high on, however it did not work in my favor.

Boston compiled up 4 runs in the top of the 6th inning with another 5 hits to add a total of 17 hits through 6 innings for the Redsox. Boston took the lead after 6, 13-10. I am not really sure whats better, the fact that we scored a ton of runs, or the fact that Toronto scored runs as well. I can look at it as we threw strikes, therefore they scored runs. I am not sure if these pitchers knew where to locate the pitches all night. The bullpens were horrible, and I am not looking forward to the rest of the season if it is going to be like this.

Boston continued to lead through 8 innings with both teams putting up goose-eggs in the 7th, only the second time all game has both teams not scored in the same inning.

Once again, in the bottom of the 8th the bullpen seems like they can never get ahead of anything, being behind in just about every batter they face and can not get the advantage. Okajima, a reliever who Boston can usually turn to failed once again giving up 3 singles in a row, including a run to make the lead down to 2, 13-11. Young flame thrower Daniel Bard got the call to finish off the 8th getting 2 strikeouts and a sac fly to head to the 9th inning with Boston still on top 13-12.

Papelbon came on to finish out the 9th inning to collect his 6th save of the season. In this slug fest Boston and Toronto combined for 25 runs, 34 hits, and 0 errors.

Both starting pitchers only went 3 innings. Both bullpens gave up a total of 10 runs, 17 hits, and 2BB. I am not exactly sure, but I do not think either manager was pleased with the relief efforts given. Francona better be doing some holiday shopping early. Delcarmen, Bard and Papelbon are locks, but I am not sure about the others.

Marco Scutaro made his reunion in Toronto good for Boston as he went 3 for 5 with 3 runs and 1 RBI.

Boston will take Toronto on in game 2 tomorrow with Clay Buchholz (1-2) vs. Shaun Marcum (0-1)

Oakland Football

The Oakland Raiders are expected sometime this week to let go of 1st overall pick QB Jamarcus Russell. Russell who has been way less then stellar in his career in oakland will still get his $40 dollars. In 3 years Russell had 18 TD's, 4083 yds, 23 INT, and a completion percentage of 52.1.

Jason Campbell who was acquired by Oakland in this years draft for a 2012 4th round pick is expected to walk right into the starting job with Bruce Gradkowski under the backup role. Just last season alone Campbell had 20 TD's, (3 more than Russells career stats), 3618 yds, and a rating of 86.4. I am not thrilled to have Campbell, however, i am satisfied. It gives Oakland fans a sigh of relief to at least know we have somewhat of a heartbeat.

Jamarcus Russell is one reason there has to be a rookie cap. This guy is horrible, its ridiculous to even think he deserved that money as a rookie. I guess if he panned out to be a good starter, then of course he deserves it. You never know, its always a gamble when it comes to picking players from the collegian level.

I realize Campbell may not be Oaklands answer to success, but I will beat next year in 2011 Oakland will go after a QB in round 2 (no 1st round pick). That QB will work under Campbell for his last year and then take over the starting roll in 2012. I realize I am thinking in the perfect world box, but this needs to be the mentality of Al Davis.

Redsox Bullpen Blows

Game 3 vs Baltimore was a day game. The 43 year old knuckleballer is 91-69 at Fenway Park and it showed. This was his last game as he will be moved to the bullpen to make room for Dice-K.

First 6 innings went well for Tim just giving up 1 run as the O's led through 6. Boston offense was not successive through 5, only acquiring 2 hits. Though Adrian Beltre played some outstanding defense at 3rd base, getting 7 outs in the first 5 innings.

Pedroia led the off the inning in the 6th with a walk, and Victor Martinez knocked a base hit single to left. Youk followed with another single to right scoring Pedroia to tie up the ball game. Ortiz played the shift well with another single off the O's to give the sox the lead 2-1 still with no outs in the bottom of the sixth. Sac Fly for JD Drew to score youk to make it 3-1. Beltre singled, to give boston 4 hits in the sixth, now with runners on 1st and 2nd. Bill Hall replaced Hermida to miss match the right handed batter with the left handed Mark Hendrickson, unfortunately Hendrickson got the better end of the deal with Hall looking at strike 3. Lowell replaces Van Every, who hits a double down to left Field to score Oritz. Scutaro strikes out looking to end the 6th, however, Boston does score 3 and very unique hitting by the redsox lead by 4 singles, 1 double, 1 sac fly and a walk to take a 4-1 lead.

Wakefeild left the game after getting 2 outs in the 7th. Francona brought in Okajima to face Markakis with Reimold on 2nd. Markakis knocked a 2 out RBI double to cut the lead 4-2. Tejada took Okajima deep to the Green Monster to tie the game up.

Wakefeild will not receive the win in his final start before moving to the bullpen. I realize baseball is all about strategy, however, when a guy is 0-3 for the day against your starting pitcher, keep him in the ballgame to pitch. Going back to the Markakis at bat, Wakefield could have gotten him out.

Daniel Bard came in to strike out the side in the Top of the 9th. Darnell McDonald led off the bottom of the 9th with a single, Scutaro sacrificed him over to second. Pedroia struck out swinging to make it 2 outs, and Victor Martinez grounded out to go to extra innings.

Bard was replaced by Atchison who gave up a lead off single to Tejada. Luke Scott came up with a double off the monster to have runners on 2nd and 3rd with no outs. Again, I do not see the reason to bring out the young hard flame-throwing Bard just after 1 inning. Just shows with Atchison getting pulled with bases loaded and no outs and Schoeneweis gives up a 2 singles, and 3 RBIs to give the o's the lead 7-4 still with no outs in top of the 10th. No strategy at all. Delcarman came in to retired the side, while the redsox go in the bottom of the 10th 3 runs down.

Youkilis leads off with a double yet again off the monster. Ortiz moved up Youkilis on a sac fly deep to right-center field. JD Drew gets an RBI double to score Youkilis to cut the deficit down to 2. Beltre singles to center to give the sox runners at 1st and 3rd with Bill Hall to the plate. Hall knocks an RBI single to left, scoring JD Drew. Baltimore brought in Meredith to face McDonald, who pops out to give the sox their second out. Scutaro lined out to second base to end the game.

Bostons pen gives up 5 runs on 7 hits to lose it for the sox. The bullpen is where the sox will lose or win the games this year. The pen is very weak, and the sox need to concentrate on the relievers come trade deadline.

Boston heads to Canada for a 3 game series against the 10-9 Blue Jays. Game one we will see Dana Eveland (2-0) vs. Josh Beckett (1-0).

QB

Rounds 4-7 included all but 7 hours of new careers and new beginnings for young NFL stars. There is much to be said for players taken in the later rounds, just to name a few; Marques Colston, and Tom Brady.

Oakland made in my opinion a very successful move today to acquire QB Jason Campbell from the Washington Redskins for a 2012 4th round pick. Without a 2011 1st round pick Oakland needed a splash in this years draft, and they now have Campbell locked for 2 years, this will make a huge impact on our offense. Campbell had a much better year than all of Oaklands quarterbacks in 2009. Jason brings over 3600 yds, 20 TD's, and an 86.4 rating. The 28-year old Campbell has some decent numbers in his 4 year pro career, again he is a diamond in the rough compared to anything Oakland has, although Gradkowski did show some signs of being a starter, however, his injuries last year bring big questions. Campbell will jump right in and be the starter in my opinion, there will be no competition.

Oakland in the 4th round had picks 106, and 108. As predicted the Oakland Raiders stole OT Bruce Campbell from Maryland. Campbell was said to be Oaklands 8th overall pick, instead they played there draft smart and acquire Campbell in the 4th round. The 6'6" Campbell may not start right away with the pick of Jared Valdheer, however, this will give Campbell time to prepare. Oakland is now set at OL for years down the road with OG Robert Gallery, OTs Valdheer and Campbell.

Oakland then chose WR Jacoby Ford from Clemson. Not a huge 2009 season from Ford but hopefully with the young WR core we have, he will fit right in. Oaklands other picks included Walter McFadden CB from Auburn, LB Travis Goethel Arizona State, CB Jeremy Ware Michigan State, and Steven Brown S from Michigan.

Boston Redsox

John Lackey takes the mound tonight against the Orioles. The Birds were working Lackey early in the game to get his pitch count up, however, Lackey did settle down throughout the game giving up 2 runs through 7 innings, while striking out 3.

Young lefty Brian Matusz took the mound for the O's and I must say, Baltimore has drafted a young stud. Matusz will probably become a great pitcher if the O's can get him some run support, if not Matusz unfortunately will probably be a 10 game winner. He has 16 game winner potential.

It has been said Boston may call up Mark Wagner, however, I don't see him coming up; instead I think Dusty Brown may get his last shot in the minors before bringing back Wagner. Brown does have some better numbers in AAA right now, if Theo decides to bring up another catcher Brown may get his last opportunity before becoming permanent in the minors.

No Ortiz in the lineup tonight and the Captain is behind the plate. I looked at the lineup on TV and was shaking my head in disappointment. I never thought our starting outfield would be Hermida, McDonald, and Bill Hall. The lineup is very weak offensively.

The Captain took Matusz deep to left in the bottom of the 5th inning for the first home run hit off Matusz to cut the lead to 2-1. Youk went deep in the 7th inning for a 3-run home run to take the lead to 7-3. Adam Jones hit a solo shot in the Top of the Ninth to make it 7-4 and Roman Rameriez came in to pitch the Ninth inning. Another Ninth inning nail biter, Markakis hit a double with one out, and Francona calls Papelbon in to get 2 outs. Tejada gets a single, markakis advances to third, and then Weiters knocks an RBI single to take the deficiate to 7-5. Luke Scott singled to take it to 7-6. Papelbon strikes out Wigginton for out 2, and the rookie Ryhne Hughes gets his welcome to the big leagues with a failed opportunity to grab the lead for the O's with a game ending strikeout. Redsox take game 2 7-6. Lackey goes to 2-1 on the season.

In a second straight game Papelbon is no longer Mr. Automatic. I do feel Daniel Bard will be the closer next year. Papelbon, even with his saves history, has not been automatic since the 07' season. Game 3 David Hernandez (0-3) Vs. Tim Wakefield(0-1) to try and sweep the series against Baltimore.

NFL Draft Day 2 and Boston Redsox Win

NFL Draft Day 2

The Oakland Raiders addressed the run defense on Thursday night with the 8th overall pick of LB Rolando McClain. The Raiders on Friday night did the same when they picked DT Lamarr Houston from Texas. Houston comes in at 305lbs, 6'2", and a very eager attitude to learn. In his career at Texas Houston started 33 of 50 games, recording 133 tackles and 13 sacks.

3rd round pick in Friday nights draft, Oakland Raiders selected Division II OT Jared Veldheer. Veldheer stands in at 6'8", and brings with him an outstanding attitude to learn.

Oakland traded out of there spot twice in Round 2, to drop a couple spots each time to acquire Houston, and Veldheer. With Oakland dropping twice in round 2 they acquired an extra 5th and 6th round pick in this years draft.

AFC WEST Round 2 and 3

Denver did not impress me to much which is a good thing. Denver selected alot of offense with there 2nd and 3rd rounds picks. WR Eric Decker from Minnesota has the potential to be a good NFL WR. I do not think him, nor Demaryius Thomas has Brandon Marshall potential, however, any WR will look good with a good QB;I do not think Denver has a good QB.

SanDiego only had one pick in Friday nights draft, in the 3rd round they selected LB Donald Butler from Minnesota. Word has it, Butler is a better athlete than Oaklands Rolando McClain, however, Butler is undisciplined with his run defense. SanDiego did address the lose of RB LT to the Jets with the acquisition of RB Ryan Mathews and I would say Merriman is not holding up to his potential much.

Kansas City had a better draft than most out of the AFC West with the picks of RB Dexter McCluster who I feel is like Reggie Bush with his ability as a great pass catcher and can run the option very well. Javier Arenas CB from Alabama and OG Jon Asamoah from Illinois was selected to finish day 2 for the Chiefs.

Over the past few years Denver and SanDiego had success in the AFC West, however, this year I think Kansas City and Oakland will bring in some competition. Kansas City beefed up the running game with Thomas Jones and now Dexter McCluster joining Jamal Charles. The Chiefs need to focus on the OL if they want to succeed and that would probably answer the prayers of Matt Cassel as well. As much as you are suppose to hate every divisional opponent, I do not mind Kansas City, however, I do dislike Denver ALOT, and Sandiego is not exactly on my Christmas list either.

Day 3 to come tomorrow, Oakland does have 6 more picks in the draft. Focus on WR, OL, QB, SS. QB Tony Pike or Jevan Snead would suit me, Pike more than Snead. Bruce Campbell is still available, and this late in the draft any team that gets him I feel is a steal. Danario Alexander from Missouri would be great for me for WR, stats include 113 receptions, 1700 yds receiving, and 14tds. S would suit me for Kam Chancellor from Virginia Tech.

Predictions-Tony Pike, Danario Alexander, Kam Chancellor, Bruce Campbell, AirFoce Falcon himself OG Nick Charles, FB Matt Clapp from Oaklahoma.

BOSTON REDSOX

Redsox actually take game 1 with a 4-3 win over Baltimore. Kind of a boring game, Ortiz finally hit a home run, although that goes without saying much. He probably just took a swing and hit the ball on the sweet part of the bat. Lester looked good, however his pitch count was high in his 5-2/3 innings of work giving up no ER while striking out 7, actually looking like the Jon Lester from 2009.

Papelbon came in to close out the Ninth inning, however it was a nail bitter. If it was not for Markakis getting thrown at at second by Bill Hall with 1 out in the Top 9th. Papelbon walked 2 batters and then finally gets Julio Lugo to strike out swinging to end the game. Papelbon I do not think will be with the team after the season, with young hard throwing Daniel Bard in the bullpen. Bard was one prospect we would not move in the deal to acquire C Victor Martinez.

Game 2 on Saturday will be a great pitching match up with the young Brian Matusz (2-0) taking the mound for Baltimore, while veteran pitcher John Lackey(1-1) takes the mound for the Redsox.

NFL Draft Coverage of Oakland Raiders and MLB Talk with Redsox

Round 1, day 1 is hard. Hard on the players waiting to be picked, hard on the families, hard on how to predict who will be taken next; especially hard on the hard-core NFL fans as of myself.


At no surprise to me, I did predict the top 4 selections this year, however after that it got really hard to predict, but that is not my job. My job is to be a true fan and defend my teams decision on who they draft.


There were talks all week long about who Oakland would take, and I was hearing QB Jimmy Clausen who i was not high on at 8th overall, and there was speculation that Oakland would take OT Bruce Campbell from MD. Campbell is a speedster an Al Davis specialty, thats what scared me. Campbell can be seen taken late in the 2nd round or an early 3rd round. Oakland is on the clock, and with a little surprise, the Roger Goodell announces, "Oakland Raiders have selected LB Rolando McClain, Alabama." I had a huge smile on my face, and I was a happy Oakland Fan after the end of Round 1.


McClain comes in at 6ft 3, 254Lbs a very nice size linebacker. McClain will fit right in with the Oakland Defense. McClain will join the likes of Kirk Morrison, Thomas Howard, and Kamerion Wimbley. Morrison is said to be on the block, but who is not on the block these days. McClain brings with him 101 tackles, 1 FF, and 2 INT from last season.


Oakland will have to boost there defense and stand pat if they expect to compete this year, not only with the other divisions, but just alone the AFC West. Oaklands first 3 opponets have excellent running game. Tennessee in Chris Johnson, St. Louis with Stephen Jackson, and Arizona with Beanie Wells and Tim Hightower.


Chiefs take Eric Berry with the 5th overall pick, and that doesnt help us out much. Denver selects WR Demaryius Thomas and QB Tim Teabow. Thomas will have to fill the shoes of Brandon Marshall, and being an opponent of Denver that will not be an easy option. Tim Teabow confuses me here, but then again I guess I am glad becuase i dont want to say the word "useless" but I am not quiet sure what Denvers expectations of Teabow is.


Chargers select RB Ryan Mathews out of Fresno state and he brings 1800 yds and 19 Td's along with him to the sunny city. All 3 division opponents have decent running games, therefore oakland is prepared with the decision of McClain.





Day 2 I would like to see Oakland Land a QB in Colt McCoy, however i would be fine with Jimmy Clausen as well. Not sure why I like Colt more but I feel he will fit Oaklands roster a bit better than Clausen. We also need a OT immediatley. I would not be surprised if we move LB Kirk Morrison for a 2nd or 3rd Round pick to acquire a OT, or either McCoy or Clausen.




Day 1 Grades





"A"-Seattle Seahawks and Coach Pete Carroll with OT Russell Okung and S Earl Thomas


"B"-Detroit Lions with the additions of DE Suh and RB Javhid Best


"C"-New York Jets with CB Kyle Wilson


"D"-Jacksonville Jaguars DT Tyson Alualu


"F"-Philidelphia Eagles with DE Brandon Graham


More to come on Day 2 of Oaklands War Room





BOSTON REDSOX TIMES


Boston drops another game to take the record to 6-10 on the season. The season is young but my paitence is running thin. Boston is dropping games to rediculous reasons. The offense has always been a plus in Boston, however, this year it does not seem this way. 3-0 loss to the Rangers and Bucholtz did what he could do. 6 2/3 innings, 3 ER, and 10 SO, cant ask much more from a young pitcher like this.


Ortiz needs to hit the road, he is nothing but a distraction, and I cant wait for Ellsbury to get back from the DL. Mike Cameron can stay there, not a fan at all. I believe he left his Social Security card back in Miliwaukee. Dice-k will take the rotation spot away from Tim "Knuckleball" Wakefeild, and he will be working out of the bullpen. I would love nothing more than to see Dice-k come back to his 2008 numbers-18-3, 2.90era.


Baltimore comes to town, and I must say this is a must sweep for the Redsox to try to come back into the divison. Boston is 6 games back and it does not look like the Rays nor the Yankees are hitting the brakes anytime soon.


Jeremey Guthrie (0-2) vs. Jon Lester (0-2)


Lester is not a March/April Pitcher with a carerr 2-6 record and 5.46 era in those months, however superstitous or not, Lester needs a good outing tonight.


I will be back to cover the rest of the Series tomm Night as well as the Day 2 of the NFL draft. I will also have an occasional Fantasy post approx once a week. Readers can Expect readings from Boston Redsox and the AL East, Oakland Raiders and the AFC West, AirForce Falcons Football and Oregon State Beavers College Baseball. Also to come, odds and ends.