Re: Youk Puke

2013-06-14 Thread Ray Salemi
It didn't really take a genius to see that Youk was done, or at least a shadow of the Youk's of old. On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 11:19 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Listening to the NY sports radio guys trash Youk. Makes Cherington look like a genius, as Youk sure looks like he

Fwd: Ray Daniel (@raydanielmystry) shared a Tweet with you!

2013-06-04 Thread Ray Salemi
Huh! ** https://twitter.com/i/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.comsig=bde8e0ae357c3eb562b3acb9a520b002c88845d1uid=0iid=am-194023466113703903198602388nid=57+21t=1

Re: Ells Out

2013-06-01 Thread Ray Salemi
Traditionally leadoff men need to have a good chance of getting on base. Bradley hasn't demonstrated that (and didn't last night.) On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 5:23 PM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Hurt his groin with all the running last night. JBJr in center, but Nava leading off.

Tough win

2013-05-24 Thread Ray Salemi
Buckholz had a 64 game score yesterday and Santiago had a 63. So that was a tough starter battle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Dempster Game Score: 34

2013-05-13 Thread Ray Salemi
This thing really does predict who'll get the win. Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to redsoxcitizens+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

Re: Elephant in the Room

2013-05-11 Thread Ray Salemi
if he gets off to a slow start. And now he faces accusations because he's off to a fast start. What's the guy to do? Unfortunately, this is the result of the steroid era. On Friday, May 10, 2013 10:55:51 AM UTC-4, Ray Salemi wrote: Was I the only one where who wondered if Papi's

Lester's Gamescore: 90

2013-05-11 Thread Ray Salemi
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Re: A few adjustments today

2013-05-10 Thread Ray Salemi
Yeah, I'm still sticking by my 81-84 wins prediction. On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 7:57 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Well, injuries to Bailey and Hanrahan (who looks done for the year) have messed that up for sure. Hopefully Bailey is back soon (he was supposed to throw yesterday)

Re: A few adjustments today

2013-05-10 Thread Ray Salemi
77 from SI was just ridiculous. On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 10:02 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: I'll go with 85. On May 10, 2013 9:39 AM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote: Yeah, I'm still sticking by my 81-84 wins prediction. On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 7:57 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi

Elephant in the Room

2013-05-10 Thread Ray Salemi
Was I the only one where who wondered if Papi's rejuvenation came out of a bottle? I'm no Shaughnessy fan, and his article was useless, but the question was there for me. I've seen too many older athletes bend the curve with steroids to wonder otherwise. -- You received this message because

Re: Webster

2013-05-09 Thread Ray Salemi
Webster's game score was 10. On Thursday, May 9, 2013, Dan DiBiase wrote: What a terrible performance by Webster and Doubront, as we drop into a first-place tie with the Orioles. On the other hand, it may simply be that this team is now getting to the level that many expected them to be at

Re: Webster

2013-05-09 Thread Ray Salemi
If Dubront had started his game score would have been 24. On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 8:37 AM, Steve Ouellette ouellette1...@gmail.comwrote: Better than I would have thought. He's going to be good eventually though. This will keep him humble. Steve O On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 8:30 AM, Ray

Game Score Calculator

2013-05-08 Thread Ray Salemi
I finally made one. Enjoy! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmOuFr2NGxODdGQ2UFNielEybVdjc1JvbWJzWTUyOWc#gid=0 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

Re: Game Score Calculator

2013-05-08 Thread Ray Salemi
50 is average. above 75 is considered a great game Who had an 85? On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 11:02 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: So what does a game score of '85' indicate? Is that good or bad? Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Ray Salemi r

Re: Game Score Calculator

2013-05-08 Thread Ray Salemi
- 12 = 62. This is a score that should have won the game. But Diamond was 7, 3, 0, 0, 0 2. Left as an exercise to the reader. Ray On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 11:09 AM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote: 50 is average. above 75 is considered a great game Who had an 85? On Wed, May 8, 2013

Re: Game Score Calculator

2013-05-08 Thread Ray Salemi
The fun part is when you plug in numbers from box scores. On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 2:20 PM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Dunno, that's what came up when I clicked the link Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com

Re: Doubront

2013-05-05 Thread Ray Salemi
think Pedro needs to spend a little time reshaping his head. Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Saturday, May 4, 2013 2:00 PM *Subject:* Re: Doubront None

Re: Doubront

2013-05-04 Thread Ray Salemi
I think that this is as simple as Dubront letting himself get fat in the offseason. You could do that back when Carl Yastremski was smoking in the dugout between at-bats, but the modern athlete trains all year long. If you don't then you'll fall behind and become Dubront. On Saturday, May 4,

Re: Doubront

2013-05-04 Thread Ray Salemi
too high given his stuff. Steve O On Sat, May 4, 2013 at 7:09 AM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote: I think that this is as simple as Dubront letting himself get fat in the offseason. You could do that back when Carl Yastremski was smoking in the dugout between at-bats, but the modern

Re: Doubront

2013-05-04 Thread Ray Salemi
he's gotten noticeably fatter since Opening Day. Steve O On Sat, May 4, 2013 at 8:05 AM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote: He throws 5mph less hard than last season. On Saturday, May 4, 2013, Steve Ouellette wrote: I don't know ... is Doubront doing anything different than he did last

Re: Clay Buchholz

2013-05-02 Thread Ray Salemi
He may be that Ace the club has needed for three years. On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 8:11 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Wow. 6-0. Not sure what else to say. Dan D Central NJ USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group.

Re: Clay Buchholz

2013-05-02 Thread Ray Salemi
last night to reduce the stress on the olde heart, but all in all the pitching has been stellar! If Lackey returns to his olde form (so far so good) we could have a formidable starting rotation. Sent from Larry's mobile device On May 2, 2013, at 8:16 AM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote

Re: Clay Buchholz

2013-05-02 Thread Ray Salemi
clear that the Red Sox are not going to contend this year. While I doubt they will win only 77 games, I don't think they'll break 81 by much. On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 8:32 AM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote: Makes you wonder how exactly the experts at Sports Illustrated picked this team

Re: Clay Buchholz

2013-05-02 Thread Ray Salemi
, May 2, 2013 at 8:46 AM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote: I stand by what I said. They will definitely not win only 77 games. I think they'll win about 90, which is better than the 84 I anticipated, but I may be giddy with the winning streak. On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 8:38 AM, Steve

Re: Aceves

2013-04-24 Thread Ray Salemi
He should be done as a baseball player. On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 7:32 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Ok, I think he is done as a starter. His line from the third inning last night - - 3 walks, 3 hits, 6 runs, 1 error and 2 balks.. He also didn't cover first base on a

Re: Aceves

2013-04-24 Thread Ray Salemi
:48 AM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote: He should be done as a baseball player. On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 7:32 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Ok, I think he is done as a starter. His line from the third inning last night - - 3 walks, 3 hits, 6 runs, 1 error and 2 balks

Re: Aceves

2013-04-24 Thread Ray Salemi
likely back Saturday for a start with us pending tomorrow's bullpen throw results. Farrell deciding whether to have him do a rehab start in AAA on Sat. or pitch for us. Against the Astros - might as well have him pitch for us. On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 7:48 AM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote

Re: Ok so Dempster Sucks

2013-04-05 Thread Ray Salemi
right now, so how will he fare against Toronto, the Angels, Rangers, etc? Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'r...@raysalemi.com'); *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com javascript:_e({}, 'cvml

Re: Ok so Dempster Sucks

2013-04-04 Thread Ray Salemi
Seriously? 3 runs and 8 strikeouts? I'll take that kind of sucks all day long On Thursday, April 4, 2013, Dan DiBiase wrote: That is all. Sent from Dan's iPad Mini -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To unsubscribe from

Re: Game 1

2013-04-02 Thread Ray Salemi
What I saw is that, while I watch a lot of minor league baseball, Major League baseball is still worth the money just from the talent perspective. Watching MLB is like watching an all-star game of minor league talent. The level of play is tremendous. I've heard (from SI) that the Rays are all

Re: Game 1

2013-04-02 Thread Ray Salemi
Maybe we should try that On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 11:54 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: The Rays work quickly because they have to fit nine innings of baseball in just seven innings because that's when their fans start to leave. On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 11:52 AM, Ray Salemi r

Re: Game 1

2013-04-02 Thread Ray Salemi
I mean other people. Maybe if we just threaten it. On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 12:00 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: No way! For $50 a ticket I expect a full nine innings! On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote: Maybe we should try that On Tue, Apr

Re: Was Tom Right?

2013-03-31 Thread Ray Salemi
My biggest disappointment with the Sox is that they seemed to get confused about the fact that a professional baseball team needs to be focused on winning baseball games. The hiring of BobbyV was the ultimate expression of this focus on media management rather than winning baseball games. I'm

Best Red Sox Player in History by Bracket

2013-03-20 Thread Ray Salemi
Here are the brackets by seed: 1. Ted WIlliams 2. Pedro Martinez 3. Carl Yastremski 4. Cy Young 5. Babe Ruth 6. Tris Speaker 7. Roger Clemens 8. Jimmie Fox Here are one author's results: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bracketology-best-boston-red-sox-players-team-history-194100554--mlb.html --

Looks like a mini Nuke Laloush line

2013-02-23 Thread Ray Salemi
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Re: Great

2013-02-21 Thread Ray Salemi
Nice to be reminded why I dont' listen anymore. Callahan can't think in a straight line. On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 2:05 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: http://audio.weei.com/a/71231926/alex-speier-debates-john-and-gerry-on-how-prospects-ascend-through-the-minor-league-system.htm If

Re: Great

2013-02-21 Thread Ray Salemi
. He sounds addled.His big gotcha is 26-year-old Ryan Lavarnway's likely start in Pawtucket. Hell, he might be starting in Pawtucket when he's 36. On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 2:30 PM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote: Nice to be reminded why I dont' listen anymore. Callahan can't think

Re: Great

2013-02-21 Thread Ray Salemi
their ignorance and they remember one importing thing above all else - Sports are supposed to be fun damnit. On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 2:36 PM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote: Frankly, these guys are not as bright as us (on this list) not as good at writing, and definitely not good at understanding

Re: Poor Tito.....

2013-02-11 Thread Ray Salemi
I saw that. I think you're right. I've always been high on Lowrie. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2013, at 9:59 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Saw that. They also signed Jason Giambi... Did anyone else see the Astros traded Jed Lowrie to the athletics? Prepare yourself for

Re: Boy this got ugly fast

2013-01-29 Thread Ray Salemi
. Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Tuesday, January 29, 2013 1:10 AM *Subject:* Boy this got ugly fast http://bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/01/29/how

Boy this got ugly fast

2013-01-28 Thread Ray Salemi
http://bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/01/29/how-trust-evaporated-between-red-sox-and-terry-francona/I39FY7mEoboqFmRmECSICJ/story.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

Joba learns a lesson

2013-01-24 Thread Ray Salemi
It seems Joba Chamberlain has learned a life lesson. Don't throw at people on the the way up, because you'll meet them again on the way down. Apparently Youk won't return Joba's phone calls now that they are teammates. Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: Mike Napoli

2013-01-23 Thread Ray Salemi
The hips don't lie. On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 6:58 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Seems strange that he could have something that sounds this bad and not have any symptoms Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com

Re: Sox hired for Image over Skill

2013-01-16 Thread Ray Salemi
Skill We're presuming they knew that in the first place. I'm still not convinced these guys have learned their lesson. -- *From:* Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Sox hired for Image over Skill

2013-01-15 Thread Ray Salemi
Wow. I actually was right. The Sox spent too much energy worrying about the contract signing photo-op and too little on baseball. According to Francona: http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/8846898/terry-francona-book-describes-boston-red-sox-owners-image-conscious So looking forward to

Re: Sox hired for Image over Skill

2013-01-15 Thread Ray Salemi
!! If this is the juiciest item in the book, it will stay on my library's shelves. Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com *To:* redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Tuesday, January 15, 2013 3:40 PM *Subject:* Sox

Re: Stephen Drew

2012-12-17 Thread Ray Salemi
LOL, Steve. On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 3:16 PM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Interesting signing. I think I like it, especially if he is Stephen Drew circa 2010. Dan D Central NJ USA -- *From:* Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com *To:*

Re: Stephen Drew

2012-12-17 Thread Ray Salemi
and 2012 too! On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 4:18 PM, Steve Ouellette ouellette1...@gmail.comwrote: If EVERYONE hits like it's 2010, the offense will be dominant. Let's keep pretending that 2011 never happened. Steve O On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 3:16 PM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote:

Re: Sox get Dempster

2012-12-14 Thread Ray Salemi
I'm not interested in blockbuster players anymore. I think it's too many eggs in one basket. On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 7:16 PM, Matt Olga McSorley mcsorle...@yahoo.comwrote: Nick Cafardo writes that the Sox should have chased Josh Hamilton. That, of course, means they did the right thing

Re: Sox get Dempster

2012-12-14 Thread Ray Salemi
I see a wager in the works. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 14, 2012, at 9:06 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Oh, it's gonna be a lively Christmas dinner discussion this year :) On Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 11:04 AM, Ray Salemi r...@raysalemi.com wrote: I'm not interested

Re: Sox get Dempster

2012-12-14 Thread Ray Salemi
that I'd be comfortable with. I won't bet against the Sox success. On Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 11:24 AM, Ray Salemi rdsal...@gmail.com wrote: I see a wager in the works. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 14, 2012, at 9:06 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Oh, it's gonna be a lively

Re: Sox get Dempster

2012-12-14 Thread Ray Salemi
wrote: Where have I made a prediction? On Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 11:41 AM, Ray Salemi rdsal...@gmail.com wrote: You seem to be making some prediction about the Sox chances for success since you don't agree with last year's plan of creating financial flexibility. So what is that prediction

Re: Sox get Dempster

2012-12-14 Thread Ray Salemi
Well I blather. I don't know about anyone else. On Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 12:07 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Blathering? Really? That seems like a criticism and honestly I don't think this list produces all that many emails. On Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 11:54 AM, Ray Salemi rdsal

Re: Sox get Dempster

2012-12-14 Thread Ray Salemi
the money and should use it to pay for actual talent rather than hoping to win with scratch ticket talent. On Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 11:51 AM, Ray Salemi rdsal...@gmail.com wrote: So this is simple angst? You have no thoughts on how the Sox will do because of the move? My prediction

Re: Impressive deals by Rays

2012-12-10 Thread Ray Salemi
Why the truck are we up so early? Sent from my iPhone On Dec 10, 2012, at 5:17 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have acquired starting pitchers James Shields and Wade Davis from the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Wil Myers and a

Re: Scary

2012-12-04 Thread Ray Salemi
Pencil is OK Sent from my iPhone On Dec 4, 2012, at 4:13 PM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Per John Farrell - John Lackey is fully recovered from his Tommy John surgery and is being penciled in for a spot in the rotation. Dan D Central NJ USA -- You received this message

Scutaro hitting .154

2012-10-28 Thread Ray Salemi
Are we still wishing we had guys like that? I think we do. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To post to this group, send email to redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email

Re: John Farrell Named Red Sox Manager

2012-10-21 Thread Ray Salemi
Why. They had a contract. That means nothing? On Oct 21, 2012, at 9:04 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: I would have resented sending Toronto a dozen Dunkin Donuts. Seems wrong. But I'm glad they resolved it quickly. On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 8:21 PM, Ray Daniel Salemi

Re: Sox Getting Serious

2012-10-17 Thread Ray Salemi
I'm in! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 17, 2012, at 2:45 PM, Steve Gendron s...@cadence.com wrote: I’m still supporting Ray Salemi. I bet he’d do it for a tenth of what they would pay any of these guys. From: redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com [mailto:redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com

Re: You Manage the Sox!

2012-10-11 Thread Ray Salemi
I'm in! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 11, 2012, at 12:23 PM, Steve Gendron s...@cadence.com wrote: I think the Sox should run a promotion and hire a different fan manager for every week of the 2013 season. It would be a raffle - $100 a ticket, and they select a new manager out of a hat every

Re: You Manage the Sox!

2012-10-11 Thread Ray Salemi
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ray Salemi Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2012 2:35 PM To: redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: You Manage the Sox! I'm in! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 11, 2012, at 12:23 PM, Steve Gendron s...@cadence.com wrote: I think the Sox should run a promotion

Re: Bye Bye Bobby

2012-10-06 Thread Ray Salemi
. The Jays make and offer and the Sox walk away. Then the Jays are forced to keep him for another season or look like idiots eating his salary. On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 1:02 PM, Ray Salemi rdsal...@gmail.com wrote: Why are we excited by a manager who spent most of the season beneath the Sox

Re: Bye Bye Bobby

2012-10-05 Thread Ray Salemi
all that eager to keep him. On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:34 PM, Steve Gendron s...@cadence.com wrote: Sounds like it is going to be John Farrell. From: redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com [mailto:redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ray Salemi Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 7:12 PM

Re: Bye Bye Bobby

2012-10-04 Thread Ray Salemi
Thank god. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 4, 2012, at 12:51 PM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: It's official. Dan D Central NJ USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: D-K on waivers

2012-08-29 Thread Ray Salemi
I think the Beckett trade was in the works before he got put on waivers. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 29, 2012, at 9:41 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: I dunno, I was always under the impression that most teams put most of their players on waivers after July 31, 'just in case'

Re: Next Stop

2012-07-22 Thread Ray Salemi
Sadly, I don't see Buckholz as a proper #1 starter. On Jul 22, 2012, at 9:48 PM, Larry Rupp silvan...@gmail.com wrote: Sellers I agree - I think we need to let Crawford get his surgery (so he's 100% next year), trade Becket and Lester for a good solid #2 starter behind Buckholtz, and look

Re: Interesting story on Bard

2012-07-20 Thread Ray Salemi
He needs to be in a buddy movie, have a heartwarming experience, and save a small town by throwing a perfect strike. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 20, 2012, at 7:04 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Boy, he is really a mess. I wasn't aware that he had told the Sox he should be a

I don't understand why the Marlins would do this trade

2012-07-18 Thread Ray Salemi
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/story/2012-07-18/carl-crawford-hanley-ramirez-trade/56309810/1 BTW. I didn't know we traded Hanley Ramirez for Beckett. Oy. I suppose we won, so that's OK. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens

Re: Why is he rehabbing at all?

2012-07-10 Thread Ray Salemi
First position player I've ever heard of needing Tommy John surgery. Ray PS I still remember the game when Tommy John kicked our ass after that surgery. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 10, 2012, at 10:52 AM, Steve Gendron s...@cadence.com wrote: What a colossal disaster this acquisition has

Re: Bard Update?

2012-07-06 Thread Ray Salemi
@googlegroups.com [mailto:redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ray Salemi Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 3:43 PM To: redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com Cc: redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Bard Update? During the whole Should Bard Start? debate, I never knew He could be ruined

Re: Bard Update?

2012-07-06 Thread Ray Salemi
I put the yips squarely on the coach. On Jul 6, 2012, at 12:07 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know if you can blame this on the pitching coach. Lou Merloni says Bard has the yips. On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 11:55 AM, Ray Salemi rdsal...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you Bob

Re: Bard Update?

2012-07-03 Thread Ray Salemi
During the whole Should Bard Start? debate, I never knew He could be ruined as a pitcher was one of the risks. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2012, at 12:18 PM, Steve Ouellette ouellette1...@gmail.com wrote: Did McClure say something to him last September? On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 1:08 PM,

Re: Thoughts on the Trade

2012-06-25 Thread Ray Salemi
'cause he messed with the V. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 25, 2012, at 11:13 AM, Steve Gendron s...@cadence.com wrote: Agreed. We got nothing back. Not sure why we had to dump him. From: redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com [mailto:redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Salemi

Re: Ode to Trot

2012-05-29 Thread Ray Salemi
I was thinking that too. Sent from my iPhone On May 29, 2012, at 7:14 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: I think Pedroia is a worthy successor. Dan D Central NJ USA From: Steve Gendron s...@cadence.com To: redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com Sent:

Re: Who is this Cook guy?

2012-05-05 Thread Ray Salemi
Felled by a boo-boo. Sent from my iPhone On May 5, 2012, at 1:33 PM, Matt Olga McSorley mcsorle...@yahoo.com wrote: Journeyman NL pitcher. Signed to minor-league deal in the off-season. Started year in Pawtucket and had to be called up by May 1 or he could demand his release. From:

Re: Chicken Little?

2012-04-29 Thread Ray Salemi
Yup On Apr 29, 2012, at 8:13 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Third place team. On Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 8:07 AM, Steve Ouellette ouellette1...@gmail.com wrote: No no, made much more sense to give up after two weeks. On Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 12:06 AM, Ray Daniel Salemi

Re: Chicken Little?

2012-04-29 Thread Ray Salemi
I am puzzled by this phrase give up. Exactly what behaviors change when one gives up? On Apr 29, 2012, at 8:07 AM, Steve Ouellette ouellette1...@gmail.com wrote: No no, made much more sense to give up after two weeks. On Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 12:06 AM, Ray Daniel Salemi

Re: Broomish

2012-04-26 Thread Ray Salemi
Hear Hear. On Apr 26, 2012, at 9:51 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: He has publicly said too much about his role preferences for a guy who can't get outs. On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 9:39 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: And he has publicly said he doesn't like being the

Re: Crawford Out 3 Months

2012-04-26 Thread Ray Salemi
This is really not a huge deal. It's not as if he was productive. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 26, 2012, at 5:46 PM, Dan Dibiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Has to rehab his UCL Sent from Dan's iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox

Re: Fire Sale

2012-04-20 Thread Ray Salemi
Actually, I'm the one being chicken-little. But the sky really is falling. Good point about the aging superstars of theYankees On Apr 20, 2012, at 8:34 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Well, I disagree with the idea that the Sox are like the Yankees of old. They tended to give

Re: Reaping what we've sown

2012-04-19 Thread Ray Salemi
a tangible effect for a while now, starting in the off-season when they refrained from spending to fill holes. The pertinent question now is: Do you believe the management team in place can fix the problem? I'm not convinced. From: Ray Salemi rdsal...@gmail.com To: redsoxcitizens

Re: Worse Start, 2011 or 2012?

2012-04-19 Thread Ray Salemi
Wanting to do things does not grant the ability to do them. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2012, at 8:27 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: So after 12 games, in 2011 the Sox were 2-10, this year they are 4-8. Which start feels worse? To me it is this year, since the horrible

Re: Pitches

2012-04-18 Thread Ray Salemi
. And what's the deal with Mark Melancon?? Is that guy bad or what?? Dan D Central NJ USA From: Ray Salemi rdsal...@gmail.com To: redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:01 AM Subject: Re: Pitches I don't think that's the real

Reaping what we've sown

2012-04-18 Thread Ray Salemi
I think it's clear that the money wasted on Lackey, Dice-K, and Crawford is now having a tangible effect. This team is no longer an elite World Series caliber team. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To post to this group,

Re: Bobby V and Grady Little?

2012-04-17 Thread Ray Salemi
How do I sound nuts saying I don't like him after only six games, but you sound sane saying that they hired the wrong guy after only six games? What do you do, move your hands vertically instead of horizontally when you talk? On Apr 17, 2012, at 10:53 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: Shields got a 78 Game Score

2012-04-17 Thread Ray Salemi
Sure. You can say whatever you want. On Apr 17, 2012, at 10:55 AM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Can I just look at the box score and say he pitched a good game? On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 8:16 AM, Ray Daniel Salemi r...@raydanielmystery.com wrote: Bill James devised the game score

Re: Shields got a 78 Game Score

2012-04-17 Thread Ray Salemi
I use it as a fun stat each morning. It's cool to see someone pull off an 80+. On Apr 17, 2012, at 1:09 PM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: I dunno, isn't this kind of like the HOF debate - I know one when I see one? ;-) Dan D Central NJ USA From: Ray Daniel Salemi

Lester Game Score

2012-04-17 Thread Ray Salemi
56+2-4-28-16=10 10? Horrific -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To post to this group, send email to redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to redsoxcitizens+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

Balloons?

2012-04-17 Thread Ray Salemi
Doesn't this green balloon idea seem like a fistfight waiting to happen? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To post to this group, send email to redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: Pitches

2012-04-17 Thread Ray Salemi
I don't think that's the real problem. 6 runs and no outs? So much for Bob McClure. On Apr 17, 2012, at 8:54 PM, Dan Dibiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: Doesn't anyone on this team take pitches any more? Man there is so much first-pitch swinging going on here. Sent from Dan's iPhone

Re: Ellsbury Out 6-8 Weeks

2012-04-15 Thread Ray Salemi
I have to say that the whole Are bats birds? and Are bats the only kind of birds that are mammals? discussion was a little embarrassing. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 15, 2012, at 2:48 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Nice play by Aviles! On Apr 14, 2012 8:56 AM, Dan DiBiase

Re: Ellsbury Out 6-8 Weeks

2012-04-15 Thread Ray Salemi
Yeah. That was embarrassing. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 15, 2012, at 2:54 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Aren't there other birds that are mammals? Is Don Orsillo an idiot On Apr 14, 2012 8:56 AM, Dan DiBiase d_dibi...@yahoo.com wrote: We won't see Crawford for at least 2

The best way to hit the splitter...

2012-04-15 Thread Ray Salemi
is to never miss the fastball. - Dustin Pedroia. Interesting coaching. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Red Sox Citizens group. To post to this group, send email to redsoxcitizens@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this

Re: Ellsbury Out 6-8 Weeks

2012-04-15 Thread Ray Salemi
Can you imagine the eye-roll Don Orsillo got when he asked his daughter whether a bat was a bird? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 15, 2012, at 2:54 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Aren't there other birds that are mammals? Is Don Orsillo an idiot On Apr 14, 2012 8:56 AM, Dan DiBiase

Re: Ellsbury Out 6-8 Weeks

2012-04-15 Thread Ray Salemi
Wow. My scoring software has a new button for bunted third foul. Nice! Sent from my iPhone On Apr 15, 2012, at 3:29 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of morons ... Luke Scott On Apr 15, 2012 3:28 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Nice that Don cam admit to being a

Re: Ellsbury Out 6-8 Weeks

2012-04-15 Thread Ray Salemi
:-) That's what's so endearing about the guy. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 15, 2012, at 3:28 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Nice that Don cam admit to being a moron. On Apr 15, 2012 2:54 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Aren't there other birds that are mammals? Is Don

Re: Ellsbury Out 6-8 Weeks

2012-04-15 Thread Ray Salemi
Sorry Avilas, that's an error in my book. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 15, 2012, at 3:29 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of morons ... Luke Scott On Apr 15, 2012 3:28 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: Nice that Don cam admit to being a moron. On Apr 15, 2012

Re: The best way to hit the splitter...

2012-04-15 Thread Ray Salemi
Agreed. One of the worst ads out there. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 15, 2012, at 3:44 PM, Tom Salemi tomsal...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not sure I want 4G if it turns you into an annoying ass. On Apr 15, 2012 3:24 PM, Ray Salemi rdsal...@gmail.com wrote: is to never miss the fastball

Re: Just not that good

2012-04-12 Thread Ray Salemi
I expect less from him than Bard. On Apr 12, 2012, at 3:30 PM, Steve Gendron s...@cadence.com wrote: Admit it Tom. You have a man-crush on Carl Crawford. You might be disgusted to learn that he went for 17 in the PRLB draft this year. The guy has an elbow problem now? He was pathetic

Re: Just not that good

2012-04-12 Thread Ray Salemi
A reasonable analysis. I just don't see it yet, but the numbers make sense. On Apr 12, 2012, at 4:21 PM, Steve Ouellette ouellette1...@gmail.com wrote: Red Sox fans have become spoiled on top of being innately negative. The Red Sox led all of baseball in runs scored last year with 875.

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