Oh my... I got caught up ...

and haven't been posting. Right now the Yanks are in town for their last game of this series. I didn't post from the Toronto series or the shellacking we took Friday or the one we gave on Saturday... so here they all are. I promise to be more vigilant in the future.

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Congratulations

to the Pedroias on the

birth of their first son.

Big Papi knows that

actions speak louder than words

two nothing Boston

Jason Bay will not

be out done by Big Papi

seven three Boston

Are the Sox getting

ready for the next chapter

of the Sox-Yanks feud?

Did the Sox give up?

Francona looks distracted

time to play small ball

Sox take lead on a

bad bunt and cheap shot but I'm

not proud, I'll take it

Papelbon needs to

keep his head in the game or

Sox will be in deep

Better lucky than

good tonight but I'll take it

we needed the win

*****

No haiku tonight

it's too hot and I'm cranky

so let's go Red Sox

Jerry Remy is

coming back, which deserves a

haiku. Welcome back. :)

Oh one more haiku

Buchholz looked like a pitcher

letting the balls fly

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Yankees 20 - Sox 11

Yankees back in town

Remdawg's in the booth tonight

rain rain go away

Jacoby does it

he steals second and ties the

Sox record. Good Job

Not surprisingly

Penny just doesn't have it

get a clue Theo

No magic pixie

dust needed, the Sox need som

solid hitting now

******

Sox 14-Yankees 1

Ortiz monster run

welcomes me home. And a piece

of McCarver died.

Jason Bay welcomes

me home as well with one in

the bullpen. Thank you.

McCarver is lost

he can't declare the Yankees

winners in the sixth

Pedroia reminds

FOX Sports he's an MVP

to McCarver's pain

So Youk's last home run

was his penultimate one

so far in the game.

I wish Remy was

calling the game today as

he's not a homer

Youk hits a double

is McCarver relieved it's

not another run?

Nini's at Fenway

I'm at home in the AC

and we're both happy

Looks like it's about

to pour in Boston, hurry

Sox, get the third out!

Sox 8/Rangers 4

The Wild Card race is on and we came in 1/2 a game ahead of Texas. So this series is a must win. For most of the game, the Sox trailed until the bats woke up and we pulled it up in the end. The end result was a win for us after Victor Martinez turned things around.

In the mean time, Peabody, MA little league won today's New England final to represent at Williamsport with a walk off grand slam. Good job guys. I knew you'd pull it out after pulling it out a couple of times against Newton Central Little League.

*****

Frank Viola is

in the booth tonight with Don

let's see how it goes

Lester needs to find

a rhythm, a stride, something

since we need this win

Red Sox Nation makes

itself heard in Arlington

just because we can

Millwood is done

as Big Papi steps into

the box. A hit please.

Big Papi comes through

tying the score int he sixth

we go us a game

Damn! So close and yet

a huge out. Buchholz is NOT

a pinch runner. Damn!

Martinez does it!

A big, dig double to lead

go all the way Bay!

JD Drew goes deep

to double the lead now

another wild ride

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Good job Peabody!

Walk off grand slam for the win

REPRESENT BABY!

Sox/Tigers wrap up

Life is what happens when you're busy making plans... at least that's what John Lennon has to say on the subject.

Some highlights - well, the BIG highlight was Youk finally losing it and charging the mound. He's been suspended 5 games and should be rejoining us by Tuesday when we hit Toronto. The Sox are in Texas right now and they are facing their rivals for the wild card slot. If we take the series, then it's that much better for us as we start to look to the post-season.

The other big news was the return of Remy. The Remdawg made a visit to the park and spoke openly about his battle with depression after dealing with cancer. If I had been there, I would have hugged him and thanked him for being so honest. Today Dick Flavin, who was at the park, told me the applause lasted the entire time between the sides changing up. I admit I love Eck in the booth - but I miss Remy and will be glad to see him return.

I only caught the ninth inning of Thursday's day game due to work and obligations... but I'm in and ready for tonight in Texas. Let's go Red Sox.

So here are the wrap ups from the week:

Sox 7/Tigers 5

Tazawa looks lost

if Green doesn't screw him up

he should do OK

The message to Youk

was crystal clear, so was his

response: piss off punk

Dear Detroit thank you

for lighting a fire under

the Red Sox's asses

Mr. Toad's wild ride

Fenway editions is still

in motion: by boss

Tazawa is now

finding his stride, two punch outs

in a row, good job.

Mike Lowell's message:

kiss that ball good bye sucker

I've got Youk's back pal

Three up and three down

Tazawa is doing his

best to hold the lead

Lowell decides to

add a PS: by the way

apologize ... NOW

The game is back on

the rain has moved plast the park

the message: play ball!

Sox 8/Tigers 2

Sometimes I wonder

if arm chair coaches

like Lowell again

Trying to take out

Pedroia now? Is Detroit

that scared of the Sox?

Big Papi is up

I wonder if he will pull

the ball? A single!

I love you Jerry

thank you for talking about

your ordeal. YOU ROCK

I think Granderson

will be glad to leave Fenway

after tonight's game.

The Oki Dokie

seems to be pulling just right

two down, one to go.

A ten strik out night

last week's nay sayers must be

pulling their hair out

Detroit 2/Sox 0

Finally watching

bottom of the ninth and we

need a miracle

Sox 6/Tigers 5

It was a good game. Penny didn't have a complete meltdown in the fifth and DelCarmen got himself out of a pinch. For me one of the highlights was the realization that Don Orsillo is now saying things like "paint" and "cheese with hair on it..." so Eck is having a good influence on him in the booth. We took the W and the Yanks were handed an L by the Jays - that's a good thing when you're a Sox Girl. 'Nuf Ced.

*****

Eck is in the booth

not Remy as rumored but

at least it's not Dave

Can the Sox climb from

this deep pit they find themselves

at the bottom of?

Pedroia gives u

a reason to cheer and breathe

with a monster run

Did Orsillo just

say paint? I can't believe it!

Well done Eck, well done.

Red Sox short stop curse

Nick Green woudl disagree with

one out of the park

So now it begins

the Penny implosion in

the fifth like always.

Jason Bay lets go

for his twenty second run

making me happy

I have to resist

"Bring me a shrubbery" when

ever they say "Ni."

Another starter's

win floats on the night breeze and

out of the ball park

Even in the night

the sun shines bright at Fenway

whenever we lead.

It's hairy cheeseball

time for Papelbon I hope

he can just hold on

Yanks sweep Sox

While the baseball fan inside of me knows better, the little girl who dreams of the Sox is broken right now. Yes, we still lead the Sox/Yanks series 8-4, but the losses were painful. There were two games so well pitched it wasn't funny... the type of game where you feel like there shouldn't be a loser even though you know there has to be. Whether it was the 15 inning opus on Friday or the nine inning battle lost in the 8th, they were losses that stabbed you in the heart with a stiletto heel before stomping on your throat. It was made worse having to watch the games on Fox Sports and ESPN over the weekend.

We saw the end of John Smoltz's career on Thursday night; a beautiful pitchers' battle between Josh Beckett and A J Burnett, Daniel Bard's implosion... so many notable moments.

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Thursday:

Ugly night so far

TV kicked to Burn Notice

Maybe it's a hint?

I'll give Smoltz this much

when he collapses, he

really collapses.

Following the game

on Sportacular tonight

it's more than enough

Like a spurned suitor

the Sox are late to the dance

let's pick up the pace.

Perhaps it's the Yanks

turn tonight, but I never

count the Red Sox out.

Ah John Smoltz, you lose

again. How long until you

just give up for good?

*****

Friday August 7:

A rubber chicken

dinner instead of the game

life as a parent.

I must check the score

so discreetly under the

table: tied at nil

Beckett is pitching

duelling Burnett. I hope

the Sox edge ahead.

I wonder, should I

have smuggled a radio

to listen now?

The last group is up

soon I'll be going home and

listen in the car.

Yanks leave them loaded

Posada then interferes

I need a TV

Burnett tired first

New York reaches for the pen

here's hoping they fold

Beckett's done also

it's Oki's turn now to go

for the hopeful win

Another extra

innings game and I'm fading

fast will I make it?

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Saturday:

My custom is to

scream SHUT UP TIM McCARVER

when the game's on Fox

I believe in the

Red Sox today, yesterday

and tomorrow too.

Another dry heave

inning for the sox. I hope

Clay can handle it.

The no hitter's done

now the question becomes can

Clay Buchholz go deep?

Is Tim McCarver

psychic? He just called the win

in the sixth inning.

Ramirez is out?

Really? That makes zero sense.

What's up the ump's ass?

The Sox lose again

I still believe but right now

I just feel sickened.

******

Sunday:

In the Big Apple

the Sox face the Yanks again

let's go Jon Lester

Bay is back tonight

I hope he's up tot he task

we really need him

A bright spot tonigh

El Tiante in the booth

please, please let him stay

Is it me or does

Joe Morgan sound like Cleveland

from Family Guy?

Finally! A game

recap from the announcers

please come back NESN

Do you think maybe

the announcers looked up and

said, "Hey a game's on!"

It was time to get

serious and the window

closed again. Oy Veh!

Perhaps it is time

to say "Fuck Jobu" to wake

up the Red Sox bats.

What sweet swing to

take the lead Martinez you

have restored my faith

There goes Lester's win

in the New York night followed

by Bard's broken heart

I want to vomit.

Between this inning and the

announcers, not fun

Rays 4/Sox 2

What a wild night at the trop! We lost in the 14th inning... don't start me. Personally, I want tonight to be quick, tidy and a big-ass WIN for the Sox

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Pena what a play!

while I prefer a Youk hit

that was poetry

JD Drew swings hard

the ball flies back halting short

of the wall - third out

Oki stands in now

Lester halting after six

time for the bull pen

Bases are loaded

the score is tied, the battle

truly begins now

Ramirez? I think

Houdini is more like it

onto eleventh

@leonnea Dave Roberts just puts

me to sleep no matter what

time the game is on

13?! Really guys

it's time for bed not ball now

so finish it up

Sox 18/O's 10

What a game. This was one of those things that just highlighted the difference between two Sox pitchers: Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz. Lester was on the way to being an OK starter when he spent a little time with Curt Schilling who taught him how to be a better pitcher by taking notes and keeping his head in the game. Buchholz was on the road to be a phenom when he fizzled and died after that no-hitter because he still has that "but I was blessed by the baseball fairies at birth...." sort of think going. While I would have rather have seen him instead of Masterson go, the Indians weren't stupid and took the better man.

When he gave up 6 runs in the third inning, almost blowing a 7 run lead his team gave him, I began to wonder how loudly you have to yell before they can hear you on the other side of the TV screen.

The score is more of a football score - it was a ridiculous game. One of the highlights for me was the haiku battle I had with an O's fan at one point. In the end, I was glad for the off day, I don't know about the team but I certainly needed a rest.

****

Wrapping up today

at Fenway South. I'm sure the

O's are glad we're gone

Reddick's first home run

quite a feat, especially

with a bloody nose

Not again Buccholtz

look kid, you're not Curt Schilling

so just be yourself

Victor does his part

straight up the middle for a hit

C'mon Youk, make me smile

the offense steps up

giving Buchholtz a secon

chance. Don't blow it Clay!

I'm scared, if I go

for my run now, we will lose

the lead once again

When you listen to

your catcher things roll much

more smoothly Manny

It's 16 to 9

Dammit REd Sox time to

get a freakin' grip

Baltimore has its

own language just like Eck does

Ole? Whatever.

Letsgoorioles writes:

the is not fenway south the place is called camden yards and Baltimore!!!!

Oh you poor O's fan

40,000 sox fans would

disagree with you

We win once again

now a much needed day off

next stop Tampa Bay