Sox 6/Orioles 5

Well, in spite of Smoltz's best efforts, we won. I know, I know... give him time... blah, blah, blah. It's no secret I was never enamored with the deals that added Smoltz and Penny to our starting rotation. I don't believe the reports of Dice-K bad mouthing Sox management, it's just not within the Japanese culture or character to criticize management.

So here we are without Halladay but with Martinez to bolster our offensive. It's a good start, but I'm not positive it's enough. I still believe we have what it takes to extend summer right up until Halloween, but it won't be without a cost. If nothing else, Martinez covers some holes in the dyke with more than a finger to stick in the hole to hold off the freezing water.

Tonight is Martinez's debut and he's hitting in the 3 spot... let's see what happens.

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The sox are apt to

spend some time adjusting to

all the trades today

Around the horn a

chain reaction starts: Lowell

down the line to first

JD Drew is hurt

this time a strain, he's apt to

hurt himself a lot

Papi sends one deep

the crowd at Fenwy South cheer

he's apt to do that

Ellsbury jumps high

to save Smoltz's backside again

good job Jacoby

Youk's Papi homage

at the plate was quite touching

and subtle. Good Job.