Blue Jays At Red Sox Series, Starting September 20

[Brahmsian]

Tonight is the beginning of another series we could end up doing the Sinstripes
more good than ourselves.

Tonight's Toronto starter will be 27 year old Esmil Rogers, who began his career with
the Colorado Rockies, and was with the Indians last season. He was traded to Toronto
last November for Mike Aviles and Yan Gomes.

He comes into this game with a season WHIP of 1.366 in 131 innings pitched. Career WHIP
1.557 in 368 2/3 innings.

Jon Lester starts for the Red Sox and the Sinstripes will be hosting San Francisco.

 

[redseat]

Victorino out for tonight... Thumb issue still messing with him.

 

[Brahmsian]

Victorino out for tonight... Thumb issue still messing with him.

Who would you replace him with? Ellsbury is still out too, correct?

 

[Brahmsian]

My first inclination would be Quintin Berry, to give him some experience with little pressure.

Having clinched a playoff spot already does create options and minimize the damage from Victorino's
unavailability, don't yo think?

 

[Brahmsian]

A full inning on only 10 pitches!

Almost makes me wish vBookie took bets on shutout bids!

KEEP IT UP, MR. LESTER!

 

[Brahmsian]

Got scary for a while there, but Lester came through!

Let's get him some more run support, Red Sox!

Feel free to jump in, Sox fans. Even if you disagree with me!

 

[Brahmsian]

I wouldn't object to seeing Tazawa pitching next inning.

Good effort by Lester but he's near his high for the season in pitches thrown,sohe's
due.

 

[redseat]

RED SOX ARE DIVISION WINNERS!!!

 

[Brahmsian]

Now let's root for San Francisco to finish off the Sinstripes' playoff hopes!

No score yet in the 1st inning of their game today.

 

[Brahmsian]

Some chance of a rain-out tonight.

Since it would be Buchholz' turn to start that would be a disappointment.

We don't NEED the win, but Clay being sharp when needed in the playoffs is desirable.

GO RED SOX!

 

[Brahmsian]

Almost game time!

 

[Brahmsian]

Think we can make it to 100 regular season wins?

I know avoiding injury is more important for now, but it would be
nice, wouldn't it?

 

[Brahmsian]

Let's not wait until the late innings to score runs this game, Red Sox!

 

[Brahmsian]

Not Buch's best game ever, but who expected it would be? Not me!

Keep your cool, Red Sox!

 

[Brahmsian]

FYI, the Revolution have just taken a 2-1 lead in their soccer game against DC United.

The Revs haven't clinched a playoff spot yet, but this will definitely improve their chances.

GO REVOLUTION!

 

[Brahmsian]

I think we got a break on that last out call, but I'll take it!

Let's make it TWO wins for New England teams tonight, Red Sox!

 

[Brahmsian]

Had to miss most of today's game, but did see Uehara's save.

If there was a "Most Valuable Older Player" award Koji'd have it locked up, wouldn't he?

 

[HammerDown]

Your shot at 100 wins is alive.