I just took a look at the lineups for tonight's game against the Devil Rays, and while I know Scott Kazmir is a devastating lefty, I just can't believe JD '$14 mil/yr' Drew is sitting again. Instead, we get the totally useless Wily Mo Pena. Kazmir has done pretty well for himself against the Red Sox over his career: 5-2, 2.60 ERA, but we have the mighty Daisuke Matsuzaka going tonight, should be a phenomenal pitching matchup.
I'm glad Coco is feeling well enough to play, but watching the recently called up Jacoby Ellsbury the past three games has got me excited about the future. He beat out two infield grounders for hits, stole second, then scored from second on a wild pitch. I don't think I've ever seen someone in a Red Sox uniform do that before. The guy has crazy speed. He looks strikingly like a young Johnny Damon, and seems to have the same set of tools, albeit with a stronger throwing arm. I say there's a damn good shot Ellsbury is patrolling center field next season. This quote from Coco made me laugh:
"We're like Kevin Youkilis and Dustin Pedroia -- about the same speed," Crisp said. "Just with real fast people."
Considering how poorly the Sox have played over the past week, the Yankees really had a chance to gain some ground. Instead, they've gone 3-7 over their last 10 games and remain 11 games back. At least Roger got his 350th, right? They should trade A-Rod while they can still get something for him before he opts out after this season. They're not going to make the playoffs, might as well salvage what you can. Muahaha :>
PS: Vote for Okajima!
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