Good and Bad
Two games in a row I get to see the Red Sox offense take off in person – a gal could get used to this.
Except for the jackasses who booed Mike Timlin – it was a fabulous night at Fenway, once again.
I left my camera at home tonight. Choosing to just go and enjoy the evening without it. So no photos from tonight.
Still fuming about the booers. There was no need of it. Nothing pisses me off more than hearing supposed Red Sox fans booing one of their own players. Especially a veteran player like Timlin who was a big part of both championship teams. Where the hell do people get off?
In happier news, Kyle is officially off the disabled list and back with the PawSox! Received a text message from a friend tonight who was in Pawtucket and saw him at the park. Projo now has a blurb up about it as well. I’m so happy for Kyle! The PawSox won on Wednesday night, putting them 1.5 games out of first place. Their “magic number” to get into the playoffs is 9 – and now Kyle gets to be a part of that. Congrats, Kyle and continued positive vibes! (Lincoln Holdzkom was dfa’d tonight…good luck Lincoln!)
Rays are, currently, winning (with only a half-inning left to play in Oakland). So the Sox won’t gain any ground there if nothing changes…but a win is a win and this one was big. The team has already won the series so tomorrow will be gravy!
Hello and goodbye to David Pauley. Up for one night and not used. Jeff Bailey is up to fill the spot. That must drive the team and the fans crazy in Pawtucket. Middle of a hot pennant race for THEM and the Sox are plucking out their players! All the better for the big team, I know, but it must be frustrating.
I’m annoyed that on a night where Crabcakes did so well, the Sox won again and Kyle gets reinstated, I’m cranky because of the booing jackasses. It’s crap like that making me sometimes not want to go to Fenway.
So I’ll watch the rest of the Rays/A’s game and clear my head of the jerks at Fenway and think about all the good baseball-related stuff ahead of us!
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I have to wonder about that booing business, and like you don’t always get it. Timlin’s role has been reduced to mop up duty. He’s not brought into games anymore where it’s close. Last night was no exception.
I froth at the idea that people say he’s a waste of a roster spot. I know I said I would not have brought him back in the past. But since it’s not my call, and he’s being run out there, I want him to succeed; who wouldn’t? But then again, he’s found a way to be important to the team, and contribute. Mop up is not sexy, but no less important. And in this regard, this season, Timlin’s done a really good job.
I cannot speak for Francona, but my guess is he would’ve loved it if Timlin did not make a mistake, but certainly would not, and did not over react when he did. If a few runs came in with such a lead, it would not be a surprise, especially considering the Sox were facing he most potent offense in all of baseball.
Up through last night’s game, Timlin has inherited 10 runners, and only one of them scored off him. At other sites last night, it was a call for his head, of course, but aside from the boos, ignorance of the guys work was on display; many trotted out the old line you cannot bring Timlin into a game with men on base.
The football game we saw on Tuesday night must have scared people, or maybe it’s nervousness because we’re in a tight race, and now every game is key, or perhaps it is none of that, and instead it’s people who do not know what is really going on.
Hard sayin, not knowin…
But they won. And as sure as I am that I’m drinking a hot cup of coffee, Timlin will be handed the ball again.
Although I wouldn’t boo – I have to admit, I never ‘feel good’ when he comes in anymore. I also think that his presence in the bull pen is important, they (the bullpen) are noticeably better when he’s around.. But I think it’s about time to play anchors away and pipe him over the side…
And just likke that, 1 – 2 – 3
That’s my man!