Sveum.mackanin ???
John Farrell we know was suspose to be the next manager of the Red Sox but, he left last year for the Jays . There have since been a bunch of names that have surfaced . The first two interviewed this week Dale Sveum, Pete Mackanin seem to be the best two choices. Who will be at the helm in 2012?
Short and Sweet
We’re only in June but, it seems as if this season has been already a full 162 .
At last the beantown 9 have found .500 . I think even though both Lackey and Dice K are on the D.L the pitching will surive and the Red Sox will be all right . A-Gone is finally showing what we all though all along and Josh Beckett is showing that he still has ace stuff .
Statement Series in New York
Look let’s be honest , Anytime the Red Sox and Yankees get together it’s over hyped.
We love it just the same but, you’d be kidding yourself if you didn’t call it loaded with hype.
They’ll talk about how the Red Sox went out and spend all the money but, the Yankees are in first . They’ll talk A-Rod , A-Gone and Crawford, but I think they need to look at the past few weeks. The Sox have less the Toronto series have been playing better baseball while the Yankees have been proving they are not perfect .
The trio of Clay, Josh and Jon should be a good 1-2-3 punch but… I think there is going to be more in this series than just strong pitching . I also think that the bats will come alive . So get ready nation it’s Statement time in NY
Jose Today
With Jed Lowrie feeling under the weather ( I can relate) Jose iglesias will get the start in Toronto. Should be a great sneak with what we’ll expect over the next few years from Iglesias .
In other news it has been reported by various sorces that the Red Sox may be interested in Benji Molina. This could be a good pick up but, I don’t know how I feel about two Vets at catcher .I think the Sox should stay within the system but thats just me. Well sorry for the short post off to get some rest .
Quick Thoughts
So nice walk off yesterday now we get focus in on the Angels. Should be a good one pitching wise with Weaver and Clay. I am a bit worried about the bullpen and fear that we could see some new faces soon . I know it’s only May but I just think the Bullpen is seriously lacking .
Rich Hill, could be a name you see sooner or later. I hear that the Rem Dawg is still ailing. Get well Jerry we miss you . Finally on this breif post ( bit under the weather ) It is not a question IF the Red Sox will get hot it is more of a question as to when? Will it be too late?
I’ll pass on the Jellybeans just give me a Red Sox Win
Two more west coast games for the Red Sox then they’ll head back east to take on the new look O’s on Tuseday night. I thought Jon Lester looked sharper than a piece of cheddar . I just hope they can keep it up tonight and the Dice man can keep some of the magic from his start . I also hope thatI’ve consumed enough cup of joe to make it through another late night affair.
Tomorrow many of us will be celebrating Easter . So from me to you I hope every one has a happy and safe holiday . Many folks celebrate Easter in many ways some celerate it as the traditional religous holiday. While other’s celebrate it as a celebration of friends and family no matter how or if you celebrate may tomorrow be a great day . ( No matter what there’s baseball tomorrow so thats always a plus) .
Leaning to the Lefty
So the rust is starting to fall off the wheels as the Red Sox continue their mach back to the top of the American Leauge east . Last night was real fun to watch , good pitching timely hitting good stuff. However, tonight the boys from Beantown face a real test in 4-0 Dan Haren. It isn’t as tough as it seems Jon Lester just has to be Jon lester and we’ll be good.
It was good to hear early reports that both Kevin Youkilis and Dustin Pedroia appear to be O.K. the Red Sox appeared to really dodge a bullet.
So get ready for a Friday night dual at the Big A should be a good one.
He’s Pitching like an ace no Josh’n
The next stop on the “I can still pitch like an ace” tour hit’s L.A. as Josh Beckett takes on the Angels tonight . Beckett who is currently the number four man on pitching staff has been pitching like a man on a mission . It has not beeb revealed yet if Tek will be his catcher tonight but if it isn’t broke don’t fix it .
So as the starting staff continues to find it’s feet the question still remains with the bullpen.
The pen was to be “fixed” over the off season but, there are still a lot of holes. I am not a huge fan of blowing up a bullpen the Red Sox have a lot of a arms down on the farm so I think you could see a revolving door of pitchers in the next few weeks.
The Angel’s have been a solid team for almost a decade as Mike Scioscia has been a rock in L.A. They have always had a strong mix of vet’s and rookies . This year is no exception with
Peter Bourjos , Mark Trumbo, Tyler Chatwood . They also have a stud in waiting with Mike Trout . You also can’t talk about the halo’s with out talking about Dan Haren who by the way is 4-0 . Yep these aren’t Mo Vaughn’s Angels .
West Coast Win !
Just when you din’t think a road win was possible , a funny thing happened in oakland today the Red Sox squeaked out a win . Clay didn’t set the worl on fire today but, pitched good enough to win . (his first of the year ) Kevin Youkilis , J.D Drew and Mr “Play me everyday ” Jed Lowrie all went yard. The bullpen was a little shaky but they got it done ( barely )
I’ve been keeping an eye on things down in Pawtucket , Rich Hill , Andrew Miller and maybe Kevin Duckworth could all impact the bullpen at the major leauge level . I have been a strong supporter of Oakjima but I feel perhaps that he has seen better days . Rich Hill would be the next on my list to bring up . He has been working on his arm slot and has been real strong in Pawtucket. I think he could serve as a left handed specalist much like Tony Fosass.
Afternoon Baseball
So getting ready for some afternoon baseball as the Red Sox try to finally get a road win today vs Oakland . I am hoping Clay will put in a solid effort and send them to LA with a win . Been working on a video blog that I hoping to put up soon . But, I have been having issues adding my you tube video to the blog . I copy the embedded link but nothing post. If anyone has any clue please let me know .
But in the mean time there is a ball game to be played so enjoy all
