The 2009 Red Sox - Dynasty in The Making

[Red Sox Fan 734]

" and now coming into pitch for the Phillies, closer Brad Lidge" Joe Buck announced.

" Well, unless Boston can pull off a comeback here in the ninth the Phillies will win the World Series after being down 3 games to none." said Joe Morgan. " Kevin, you know what it feels like to be this close to making an historic comeback, whats going through the heads of the players on this young
Phillies team.

" They know they have a chance. They know that there is no pressure on them and that the Red Sox have all the pressure Joe." answered Kevin Millar.

"The first pitch to Pedroia is hit softly back to the pitcher. Over to 1st. and there is 1 gone." said Morgan. "David Ortiz hits that ball to rightfield but now far enough."

"and the Red Sox are down to there last out, and coming to the plate Nick Swisher." Joe Buck exclaimed. "Swing and line drive off the wall that will be extra bases as Swisher slides into second with a 2 out double. What is this? They are intentionally walking the tying run on base????? Kevin Youkilis with the IBB and now Hank Blalock is now at bat."

"I'm not sure what there thinking???? Blalock has been amazing since being traded to Boston midseason." Kevin Millar announced. "Here come's the 2-0 pitch. Swing and a high fly ball to right this could make it. Jeremy Hermidia backing up climbs the wall....It is off his glove the Red Sox Win the World Series, The Red Sox win the World Series.
(I was playing this in PBP mode....he hit the ball 305 feet down the rightfield line at Fenway)





That was such an awesome season so I am gonna make it into a dynasty for the next season. First I will post all the trades I made in 2008.

[Red Sox Fan 734]

Trades

Here are the trades that I made in the 2008 season.


To Seattle
David aardsma
Nick Hagadone
To Boston
Miguel Batista
I needed another starter at the beginning of the season Buchholz wasn't ready yet and I wasn't sure how Bartolo Colon would do.


To Texas
Manny Ramirez
Michael Bowden
10,000,000
to Boston
Hank Blalock
Nick Swisher
To Chicago(al)
Neil Ramirez
Chris Davis
I was able to cut Manny's contract, get a good replacement and get a good 3B because Mike Lowell was sucking(hitting below .200)



To Arizona
Mike Lowell
Devern Hansack
To Boston
Connor Robertson
actually a trade offered to us..... got rid of Lowell and got a prospect

[Red Sox Fan 734]

Youkilis, Other Key Members of WS Team Gone

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Lets start off with the good news. Hank Blalock, WS hero was resigned by Boston. He started off wanting 5.5 million for 4 years but after negotiating long and hard we were able to resign him for 3 years at 4.8 million per year. Both Red Sox 1B are now on the Fa market. Kevin Youkilis wanted 8.5 million dollars in arbitration, we just couldn't afford that for a 1B with his skill. We had to release yoooooooooouuuuuuuukkk. Sean Casey wanted 2 years worth 2.5 per year. This isn't bad but considering he was injured for most of the year we couldnt take the chance. Sean Casey was released. alex Cora wanted 1.5 Million Dollars. We signed him to a 1 year deal worth 1.4 Million. Longtime Red Sox Tim Wakefield wanted 4.8 Million Dollars for 3 years. We didn't want to pay him until he was 45. He was releasedbut if he wasn't signed by another team rumors say he would be our bench coach. Mike Timlin and Curt Schilling both had the same problem as Wakefield, they were old so we released them. Bartolo Colon wanted 2.25 Million for 1 year, we signed him to that. Hideki Okajima asked for 850K in arb, we offered 600 K and we won that case.

[RedsoxRockies]

Boston without Youk!?!?

[Red Sox Fan 734]

Ya, it sucks but he wanted 8.5 Million! Now he wants 5 years 60 Million on the Fa market lol.

[RedsoxRockies]

lol

[Red Sox Fan 734]

Boston Fills 1B Hole
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Today the Red Sox Front Office made a big move by acquiring Conor Jackson from Arizona. Going to the Diamondbacks in return for the 1B are CF Coco Crisp, 1B prospect anthony Rizzo and SP David Pauley. Jackson had a very good year last year, his stats almost identical to Youkilis. You can count on him for .300, 20 HR, 85 RBI for next year. Terry Francona has yet to decide if Jackson will hit leadoff due to his OBP near .400 or hit 5th because of his power. He is signed until 2011 at 4 Million Dollars per year; very cheap for a 1B of his caliber.


To Boston
Conor Jackson
To Arizona
Coco Crisp
anthony Rizzo
David Pauley
I really like this trade because I got someone to fill youkilis's spot who has almost the exact same stats. Coco Crisp was just going to be our 4th OF this year, and Pauley and Rizzo are still a few years away.

[Pavelb1]

Ya, it sucks but he wanted 8.5 Million! Now he wants 5 years 60 Million on the Fa market lol.

in 2009 Youk would easily get a 5/60...you really should have ponied up.

[filihok]

Youkilis, Other Key Members of WS Team Gone

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Kevin Youkilis wanted 8.5 million dollars in arbitration, we just couldn't afford that for a 1B with his skill. We had to release yoooooooooouuuuuuuukkk.


That sounds like a bargain

[WiffleBaller]

The Red Sox cant afford someone? I like jackson but come on, yoooouuuuuk

[Pavelb1]

That sounds like a bargain

Yeah...if i were the 2009 Yankees I'd offer Youk a 5/60 in a heartbeat. That settles right there all the no field/dh types playing first for them for 14-20 million a year, and he provides cover at third if Arod gets hurt.

[Red Sox Fan 734]

Ya i could have signed him i guess, i like Youk as much as the next guy but he didn't even have that good of a year.


Good to know people are reading.

[Red Sox Fan 734]

Red Sox Sign Bush, Rotation Set
Today the Boston Red Sox signed SP David Bush to a 3 year contract worth a combined 17.1 Million dollars. Bush had his best season last year going 12-10 with an Era just over 4.50. Bush was a workhorse last year averaging about 6.67 innings per start. Bush is a very reliable starter; over the last 3 years he hasn't missed a start. Bush will most likely be Boston's #4 starter behind Jonathan Lester.



On another note the Red Sox signed utility man aaron miles to a 1 year deal worth just over 2 millon dollars

[Pavelb1]

Ya i could have signed him i guess, i like Youk as much as the next guy but he didn't even have that good of a year.


Good to know people are reading.

And you did win the World Series so you seem to know what you're doing.

That's what I always say when someone criticizes Theo.

[Red Sox Fan 734]

Opening Day Roster

Lineup
1. 2B Dustin Pedroia .306, 11 HR, 92 RBI's
2. CF Jacoby Ellsbury .283, 2 HR, 62 RBI's
3. DH David Ortiz .327, 35 HR, 142 RBI's
4. LF Nick Swisher .263, 27 HR, 102 RBI's
5. 1B Conor Jackson .311, 19 HR, 113 RBI's
6. 3B Hank Blalock .270, 12 HR, 60 RBI's
7. RF J.D. Drew .277, 10 HR, 72 RBI's
8. C Jason Varitek .251, 16 HR, 81 RBI's
9. SS Julio Lugo .259, 10 HR, 77 RBI's

Bench
aaron Miles
alex Cora
Brandon Moss
Chris Carter
George Kotteras

Rotation
1. Josh Beckett 13-9, 4.12 Era, 194.1 IP
2. Daisuke Matusaka 18-7, 4.56 Era, 203.1 IP
3. Jonathan Lester 12-8, 4.37 Era, 179 IP
4. David Bush 12-10, 4.65 Era, 201.1 IP
5. Clay Buchholz 8-6, 3.81 Era, 172.2 IP(In minor leagues)

Bullpen
Closer: Jonathan Papelbon 43 SV, 1.90 Era
Setup: Manny Delcarmen 4-4, 3.83 Era
Short: Hideki Okajima 5-2, 3.49 Era
Short: Javier Lopez 7-1, 3.83 Era
Middle: Miguel Batista 9-6, 5.31 Era
Long: Bartolo Colon 8-10, 4.85 Era



Top Prospects

Justin Masterson(aaa) 7-3, 2.41 Era, 108.1 IP
Craig Hansen(aaa) 20 SV, 2.34 Era
Jed Lowrie(aa) .350, 17 HR, 90 RBI's

[RedsoxRockies]

You still have Lugo :eek:!

[Red Sox Fan 734]

Ya......I'm working on i, wont have him for much longer.


Ouch....I just noticed that the third of my lineup is making 32 Million Dollars.

[RedsoxRockies]

ok good, you had me worried there

[Red Sox Fan 734]

Lugo, Prospects Sent Packing
The Red Sox made a blockbuster trade with the New York Mets. The Boston Red Sox will send struggling SS Julio Lugo(who hit only .254 last year,) Josh Reddick, the slick fielding SS prospect Will Middlebrooks and pitching prospects Craig Hansen and Daniel Bard to the NYM. Coming to Boston will be all-star SS Jose Reyes. Last year Reyes hit 20 HR, batted .278 and swiped 66 bases. Reyes will be Boston's leadoff hitter this year, Dustin Pedroia will hit 2nd and speedster Jacoby Ellsbury will hit 9th.


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Reyes will provide lots of speed at the top of the order

[Red Sox Fan 734]

april 3-5 angels(0-0) @ Red Sox(0-0)

april 1 - John Lackey 0-0 vs. Josh Beckett 0-0
april 2 - Jon Garland 0-0 vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka 0-0
april 3 - Ervin Santana 0-0 vs. Jon Lester 0-0

april 1 - angels 1, Red Sox 3
POTG Josh Beckett 7.2 IP, 9 H, 1 ER, 3 K's

april 2 - angels 3, Red Sox 8
POTG David Ortiz 3-5, 2 Runs, 1 HR, 1 RBI

april 3 - angels 5, Red Sox 7
POTG Conor Jackson 1-3, 1 Run, 1 HR, 3 RBI's

[Red Sox Fan 734]

april 4-7 Red Sox(3-0) @ Tigers(3-0)
april 4 - Dave Bush 0-0 vs. Dontrelle Willis 0-0
april 5 - Clay Buchholz 0-0 vs. Kenny Rogers 0-0
apriil 6 - Josh Beckett 1-0 vs. Jeremey Bonderman 1-0
april 7 - Daisuke Matsuzaka 1-0 vs. Justin Verlander 1-0

april 4 - Red Sox 8, Tigers 6
POTG Jose Reyes 3-5, 2 2B, 3 Runs, 1 SB

april 5 - Red Sox 7, Tigers 8
POTG Jason Varitek 1-3, 1 BB, 1 2B, 2 RBI's

april 6 - Red Sox 5, Tigers 8
POTG Nick Swisher 2-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI

april 7 - Red Sox 12, Tigers 5
POTG J.D. Drew 2-4, 1 BB, 2 Runs, 2 HR, 5 RBI's

[PotatoOfCouch13]

Lugo, Prospects Sent Packing
The Red Sox made a blockbuster trade with the New York Mets. The Boston Red Sox will send struggling SS Julio Lugo(who hit only .254 last year,) Josh Reddick, the slick fielding SS prospect Will Middlebrooks and pitching prospects Craig Hansen and Daniel Bard to the NYM. Coming to Boston will be all-star SS Jose Reyes. Last year Reyes hit 20 HR, batted .278 and swiped 66 bases. Reyes will be Boston's leadoff hitter this year, Dustin Pedroia will hit 2nd and speedster Jacoby Ellsbury will hit 9th.

Huzzah! He's gone! All hail Jose Reyes, the new shortstop in Red Sox Nation! :D

Good luck in '09. Hopefully life will imitate art, giving the Sox at a chance for a 3-peat of their own...

[Red Sox Fan 734]

Wakefield Officially Retires, Signs as Bench Coach

Well, after 16 years in the big leagues longtime Red Sox knuckleballer officially called it Quits today. In his 16 years in the bigs 14 were with the Red Sox. The games last great knuckleballer won 186 games in his career and had a career Era of 4.41. It was also announced that Wakefield had signed a contract to be the Red Sox bench coach until the end of the 2010 season. "Timmy was so important to this organization, when we needed him to start he would start, when we need him to close he would close. It was so important for him to stay in a Red Sox uniform. Many of the players looked up to Wake sorta as a big brother." Said manager Terry Francona. "He has, and always will be a big part of this team. Think of him as Johnny Pesky 2.0." Francona contined.

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Wakefield announcing his retirement

[Red Sox Fan 734]

april 8-10 Yankees(5-1) @ Red Sox(5-2)
april 8 - Phil Hughes 1-0 vs. Jon Lester 1-0
april 9 - Mike Mussina 1-0 vs. David Bush 1-0
april 10 - Ian Kennedy 0-0 vs. Clay Buchholz 0-0

april 8 - Yankees 7, Red Sox 8
POTG Jacoby Ellsbury 1-2, 2 BB, 1 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI's

Notes: David Bush bruised his abdomen and will miss his next start. Bartolo Colon will make a spot start tomorrow.

april 9 - Yankees 9, Red Sox 12
POTG Conor Jackson 2-4, 1 BB, 3 R's, 2 3B, 3 RBI's

april 10 - Yankees 7, Red Sox 13
POTG Dustin Pedroia 2-6, 1 R, 2 2B, 4 RBI's

[RedsoxRockies]

I would have resigned Wake. But good job so far!

[Willy mo]

nice dynasty ya got goin here

[Red Sox Fan 734]

April 12-14 Red Sox(8-2) @ A's(4-7)
april 12 - Josh Beckett 1-1 vs. Greg Smith 0-2
april 13 - Daisuke Matsuzaka 1-0 vs. Brad Furnish 0-0
april 14 - Jon Lester 1-0 vs. Rich Harden 2-1

april 12 - Red Sox 4, A's 5 (11 Innings)
POTG Josh Beckett 8 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 4 K's

april 13 - Red Sox 14, A's 2
POTG Daisuke Matsuzaka 7 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 6 K's

april 14 - Red Sox 2, A's 8
POTG David Ortiz 2-3, 1 BB, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI

[Red Sox Fan 734]

April 15 Power Rankings

Top 5

1. New York Mets(9-4)
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Mets pitcher Mike Pelfrey has pitched 24.2 consecutive scoreless innings dating back to last year. The Mets have the best batting average(.285) and Era(3.29) in the National League.

2. Boston Red Sox(9-4)
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Newcomers Jose Reyes(.286, 12 RBI's, 7 SB) and 1B Conor Jackson(.353, 16 RBI's, 1.060 OPS) have both made an immediate impact on the club.

3. Kansas City Royals(8-5)
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The Royals have the 2nd best batting average(.302) and Era(3.85) in the american league. There bullpen has been lights out so far allowing only 3 runs this year.

4. Los Angeles Dodgers(9-5)
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Outfielder Nate McLouth(.352, 6 HR, 15 RBI's) and pitcher Hiroki Kuroda(3-0, 2.52 Era, 17 K's) have been carrying this team so far. Other than Kuroda the rest of there rotation has an Era of over 9.

5. St. Louis Cardinals(7-5)
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albert Pujols has been destroying NL pitching so far this season( 1.270 OPS) On the other side of things Joe Blanton has posted an Era of 1.69 in a Cardinals uniform.

[Red Sox Fan 734]

april 16-18 Mariners(5-8) @ Red Sox(9-4)
april 16 - Carlos Silva 1-2 vs. Dave Bush 1-0
april 17 - Freddy Garcia 0-1 vs. Clay Buchholz 0-0
april 18 - Jarrod Washburn 1-1 vs. Josh Beckett 1-1

april 16 - Mariners 3, Red Sox 7
POTG Dave Bush 8 IP, 14 H:confused:, 3 ER, 4 K's

april 17 - Mariners 2, Red Sox 10
POTG Dustin Pedroia 2-4, 1 BB, 2 R's, 1 HR, 3 RBI's

Game Notes: Hank Blalock has a sore tricep and will miss the next 4 games. For the time being alex Cora will be playing 3B and hitting in the 9 spot.

april 18 - Mariners 2, Red Sox 3
POTG Jose Reyes 1-3, 1 BB, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 SB

[Willy mo]

NIce dyansty

[Red Sox Fan 734]

Thanks :)

[MaineEvent]

april 16 - Mariners 3, Red Sox 7
POTG Dave Bush 8 IP, 14 H:confused:, 3 ER, 4 K's


Jeez, he must have been VERY good with runners on.

[RedsoxRockies]

What is up with us having so many fanatic Maine fans LOL

[MaineEvent]

What is up with us having so many fanatic Maine fans LOL

It's because we realize the truth- he is the savior of the mets. Honestly, without him they wouldn't be doing very well at all.

[RedsoxRockies]

I would be more inclined to say Reyes and Wright are the Met's saviors, but whatever. You should meet Metsguy234. He is Maine's lover

[MaineEvent]

I would be more inclined to say Reyes and Wright are the Met's saviors, but whatever. You should meet Metsguy234. He is Maine's lover


Oh we've met. :p

[Arctic Blast]

Oh we've met. :p

They had an ugly spat over who loved Maine more. :D

Good dynasty so far!

[Red Sox Fan 734]

april 19-21 Royals(8-8) @ Red Sox(12-4)

april 19 - Gil Meche 1-1 vs. Jon Lester 1-1
april 20 - Zack Greinke 2-1 vs. Dave Bush 2-0
april 21 - Brian Bannister 1-2 vs. Clay Buccholz 0-0

april 19 - Royals 5, Red Sox 7
POTG Jon Lester 8 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 6 K's

april 20 - Royals 11, Red Sox 9
POTG Dustin Pedroia 3-4, 2 R's, 1 2B, 1 RBI

april 21 - Royals 1, Red Sox 11
POTG Clay Buccholz 8 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 7 K's

[Red Sox Fan 734]

april 22-24 Orioles(7-12) @ Red Sox(14-5)
april 22 - Daniel Cabrera 2-1 vs. Josh Beckett 2-1
april 23 - Paul Maholm 2-0 vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka 2-0
april 24 - Darrel Rasner 0-3 vs. Jon Lester 2-1

april 22 - Orioles 5, Red Sox 6
POTG Jose Reyes 2-4, 1 R, 2 2B, 2 RBI's

april 23 - Orioles 5, Red Sox 11
POTG Hank Blalock 1-3, 1 BB, 1 R, 1 2B, 4 RBI's

april 24 - Orioles 2, Red Sox 13
POTG Conor Jackson 3-5, 3 R's, 2 2B, 3 RBI's

[Red Sox Fan 734]

april 26-28 Red Sox(17-5) @ Yankees(10-13)
april 26 - Dave Bush 2-0 vs. Phil Hughes 1-1
april 27 - Clay Buchholz 1-0 vs. Mike Mussina 1-1
apriil 28 - Josh Beckett 3-1 vs. Ian Kennedy 0-1

april 26 - Red Sox 7, Yankees 3
POTG Dave Bush 7 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 1 K

april 27 - Red Sox 12, Yankees 5
POTG alex Cora 3-5, 2 R's, 1 2B, 1 RBI

Game Notes: Pitcher Clay Buchholz left the game in the 6th inning with a stress fracture. Bartolo Colon will make his next start, possibly his next 2 starts.

april 28 - Red Sox 1, Yankees 4
POTG Bartolo Colon 2.1 IP, 2 H, 3 K's

[Red Sox Fan 734]

april 30-May 2 Red Sox(19-6) @ Orioles(8-17)
april 30 - Daisuke Matsuzaka 3-0 vs. Paul Maholm 2-1
May 1 - Jon Lester 3-1 vs. Justin Duchscherer 3-2
May 2 - Dave Bush 3-0 vs. Darrel Rasner 0-4

april 30 - Red Sox 5, Orioles 4
POTG Daisuke Matsuzaka 7 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 9 K's

May 1 - Red Sox 6, Orioles 1
POTG David Ortiz 2-3, 2 BB, 2 R's, 2 HR's, 4 RBI's

May 2 - Red Sox 11, Orioles 2
POTG Dave Bush 8 IP, 10 H, 2 ER, 4 K's

[Red Sox Fan 734]

End of april Review

Record: 22-6

Lineup:

Jose Reyes .355, 3 HR, 25 RBI's, 15 SB's
Dustin Pedroia .368, 4 HR, 29 RBI's, 3 SB's
David Ortiz .321, 7 HR, 25 RBI's
Nick Swisher .240, 2 HR, 17 RBI's
Conor Jackson .336, 5 HR, 33 RBI's
J.D Drew .282, 2 HR, 17 RBI's
Hank Blalock .238, 1 HR, 16 RBI's
Jason Varitek .305, 2 HR, 20 RBI's
Jacoby Ellsbury .313, 2 HR, 20 RBI's

Rotation:
Josh Beckett 3-2, 4.32 Era, 38.1 IP
Daisuke Matsuzaka 4-0, 3.76 Era, 38.1 IP
Jon Lester 4-1, 2.50 Era, 39.2 IP
Dave Bush 4-0, 4.70 Era, 38.1 IP
Clay Buchholz 2-0, 4.19 Era, 19.2 IP

Jonathan Papelbon .96 Era, 9.1 IP, 6 SV

Team Stats:
Batting average: .307
Home Runs: 29
Runs Scored: 222
Runs allowed: 129
Earned Run average: 3.88
Pythagorean Record: 21-7

Finances:
Cash: 31.7 Million
Profit: 3.8 Million
Payroll: 108.15 Million
Payroll Budget: 108.6 Million

american League East Standings:
1. Boston Red Sox 22-6
2. Toronto Blue Jays 18-13 5.5 GB
3. Tampa Bay Rays 17-13 6 GB
4. New York Yankees 13-16 9.5 GB
5. Baltimore Orioles 8-20 14 GB

[Red Sox Fan 734]

May 3-5 Red Sox(22-6) @ Rays(17-13)
May 3 - Bartolo Colon 0-0 vs. Odalis Perez 2-2
May 4 - Josh Beckett 3-2 vs. andy Sonnanstine 1-1
May 5 - Daisuke Matsuzaka 4-0 vs. Scott Kazmir 3-2

May 3 - Red Sox 10, Rays 4
POTG Jason Varitek 1-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 4 RBI's

May 4 - Red Sox 6, Rays 2
POTG Josh Beckett 7 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 8 K's

May 5 - Red Sox 1, Rays 0
POTG Daisuke Matsuzaka 9 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 12 K's

[Red Sox Fan 734]

May 6-8 Indians(21-11) @ Red Sox(24-6)
May 6 - Paul Byrd 3-1 vs. Jon Lester 4-1
May 7 - adam Miller 1-0 vs. Dave Bush 4-0
May 8 - C.C. Sabathia 2-1 vs. Clay Buchholz 2-0

May 6 - Indians 3, Red Sox 2(11 Innings)
POTG Jonathan Papelbon 2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 4 K's ( I would have given it to Lester except he only pitcher 5 innings)

May 7 - Indians 8, Red Sox 6
POTG Dustin Pedroia 2-5, 1 2B, 2 RBI's

May 8 - Indians 0, Red Sox 6
POTG Clay Buchholz 8 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 5 K's

[Red Sox Fan 734]

OK, I can start this up again now that my internet is working. When on was on the forums in the past week I was using my I-phone so i couldnt really post with that

[Red Sox Fan 734]

Back from the Dead

May 10-12 Red Sox(26-8) @ Royals(18-18)
May 10 - Josh Beckett(4-2) vs. Zack Greinke(3-2)
May 11 - Daisuke Matsuzaka(5-0) vs. Jeremy Guthrie
May 12 - Jon Lester(4-1) vs. Brian Bannister(2-5)

May 10 - Royals 0, Red Sox 8
POTG Josh Beckett 8 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 4 K's

May 11 - Royals 12, Red Sox 14
POTG Nick Swisher 4-4, 2 BB, 3 R's, 1 2B, 3 RBI's

May 12 - Royals 3, Red Sox 8
POTG David Ortiz 2-4, 1 BB, 1 R, 2 2B, 2 RBI's

[Red Sox Fan 734]

Rumor Mill

Today Red Sox scout were reportedly in Oklahoma watching the Rangers AAA team play. Rumors are swirling about who they were supposedly scouting with the latest reports saying it was either catcher Taylor Teagarden or one time Red Sox David Murphy.

[Red Sox Fan 734]

May 13-15 A's(14-25) @ Red Sox(29-8)
May 13 - Greg Smith(0-6) vs. Dave Bush(4-0)
May 14 - Gio Gonzalez(0-0) vs. Clay Buchholz(3-0)
May 15 - Rich Harden(4-2) vs. Josh Beckett(5-2)

May 13 - A's 7, Red Sox 10
POTG Conor Jackson 2-5, 1 R, 1 HR, 4 RBI's

May 14 - A's 6, Red Sox 7
POTG Dustin Pedroia 3-5, 2 R's, 2 2B, 1 RBI

May 15 - A's 4, Red Sox 6
POTG J.D. Drew 1-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI's

[Red Sox Fan 734]

May 15 Power Rankings

Top 5

1. Boston Red Sox(32-8) (8-2 over last 10)
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The Red Sox have the best record in the MLB by far. Staff Ace Josh Beckett leads the MLB in wins(6) and leadoff hitter Jose Reyes is hitting .356. Reigning MVP David Ortiz is on with on OBP if almost .600 over the last 10 games.

2. Cleveland Indians(27-14) (7-3 over last 10)
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The Indians have by far the best pitching staff in the MLB(3.74 ERA). Ae C.C Sabathia has a 2.59 ERA and closer Rafael Betancourt has only allowed 4 runs so far. The rest of there lineup as picked up for Sizemores lack of production(.230 avg,) Figgins is hitting .360, Matt Diaz is hitting .338 and Frankilin Guiterrez .293.

3. Arizona Diamondbacks(28-14) (7-3 over last 10)
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Chris Young is starting to emerge as a potential NL MVP candidate. He is hitting .319 with 7 HR's, 30 RBI's, 8 steals and hasn't made an error yet. They have the best 1-2 punch with Haren and Webb. Throw in Micah Owings and Randy Johnson and not many teams want to face them.

4. Atlanta Braves(24-15) (9-1 over last 10)
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Chipper Jones's OBP over the past 10 games is .500 and for the whole season it's .471. Him, Jeff Francouer(6 HR's) and Mark Texeria(10 HR's) are the best heart of the order in the NL. They have the best bullpen in the National League with an ERA of 3.

5. New York Mets(25-16) (6-4 over last 10)
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Mike Pelfrey's scoreless innings streak was snapped at 35.67 innings last week. Slugger Carlos Beltran is 6th in the NL with 12 HR's and Kevin Youkilis has made a big impact with the Mets hitting .293 so far this year.

[Red Sox Fan 734]

May 16-19 Twins(22-19) @ Red Sox(32-8)
May 16 - Livan Hernandez(4-2) vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka(5-0)
May 17 - Nick Blackburn(3-5) vs. Jon Lester(5-1)
May 18 - Kevin Slowey(1-3) vs. Dave Bus(4-0)
May 19 - Fransisco Liriano(4-1) vs. Clay Buccholz(3-1)

May 16 - Twins 8, Red Sox 14
POTG Nick Swisher 4-5, 3 R's, 1 HR, 5 RBI's

May 17 - Twins 4, Red Sox 7
POTG Nick Swisher 3-4, 1 BB, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI's

May 18 - Twins 3, Red Sox 9
POTG Dustin Pedroia 3-4, 1 BB, 1 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI's

May 19 - Twins 7, Red Sox 12
POTG Hank Blalock 3-5, 3 R's, 1 2B, 1 HR, 6 RBI's

Notes: Nick Swisher sprained his knee diving for a fly ball in the 7th innings and will be out for 2 weeks. Brandon Moss will be his replacement in RF