Last nights game was a close one. Paps had to get 4 outs for the win and when runners were in scoring position, you could have heard a pin drop from the fans. We were all so quiet; so busy chewing our nails that we were not helping out our team. 

ESPN said, 'usually the fans become the 10th man but, in Boston that is not the case, they are so scared something wrong is going to happen." I am ashamed that this lack of help from the fans continues year after year after year. When I go to games I shout as loud as I can, even when we are losing because I want to contribute. True fans need to contribute as best as they can. True fans can blog about their team, even challenge their team from time to time as I do, we can wear our hats and team shirts with pride, but please what is most important is to shout out encouragements, cheer your team on and help them get some emotion when they are tired.

Do not give ESPN the satisfaction of making us seem like we are not behind our team.

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	Couldn't agree more!!! 08/11/2009 5:14 PM
NAfan

The Boston Red Sox showed signs of life when they offered opposing teams several prospects to choose from; they did this to obtain ready to go talent. However, the prospects that other teams wanted were not made available. I wonder, if Boston was willing to let a few of their talented prospects go, in order to land the sort of player we needed to reach the playoffs?

It seems to me, ever since we let go Hanley Ramirez in order to obtain Josh Beckett, Boston has been holding onto the once bitten twice shy motiff. Sure, Beckett was a great return, but losing Hanley has hurt us tremendously. We have not had a solid player at SS since Nomar left. We have had highlights from a few of our SS players, but obviously none of been effective enough to receive a long term contract.

I wonder, if Boston was willing to let go their prospects, would we have been able to land Hernandez from Seattle? I wonder still, if Boston will look to grab Hernandez for next season.

We did give up Masterson and he did well for the other team, and if we cannot expect our prospects to come in and make an immediate impact, it might be well to move some of them for help now. Of course it is too late, but the opportunity will come again next year, and next year I pray we do not fail to meet the needs of our team. We need help at SS and we need help with pitching. If there was anyway to obtain Hernadez and give up Lars Anderson and Dice K, I would do it. Lars has been struggling and if we sign Victor to a long term contract, we will not need Lars.

So what do you say Nation? Is it worth giving up prospects to obtain ready to help talent? I say yes. I say we keep two or three to keep our team young and to keep some home grown talent with us, but let us learn from our mistakes and get rid of some while they are hot. Obviously not all our prospects will become ACES and not all our bats will  become ALL STARS. Make the move now and let us see what we shall see.

Good Luck Boston, we are cheering for you.

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	Yes I think you do need to make trades and in order to do that sometimes you have to give up prospects.not everyone of them is gonna pan out and yes you make make mistakes and give up good players.I do think they are scared to part with players.and if ya notice that beckett trade,theo wasnt part of the dealings.its about putting a great major league team together,not a great AAA team first.Its winning while building. ...View More...View Less 08/11/2009 8:25 PM
Peasant

It seemed obvious, half of our pitching is depleted. Our SS are has issues and yet we kept things going with our SP's. We had zero's across the board. Yet after our SP's leave, all hell break loose.

I still say we needed pitching and that Smoltz and Penny were not the answer. I am looking into who we could obtain off of waivers, but there is nobody who looks promising. We cannot bring up our prospect pitching because we cannot take the risk of on the job training.

Even with the addition of Victor, we could not bring home the runs. Boston we needed tweaking and we only got one single tweak. Our division is too darn solid to think we can get by on luck.

My only solution is to clone Beckett and Lester, then we will be fine.

SIGH..

I really, hate when I am right.

:-(

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	The Red Sox will overcome this and prevail. Don't abandon ship. Keep the faith and stay the course. 08/10/2009 9:06 AM
Red Sox ..

	Blah Blah Blah F Off !!! I'm in a piss mood.... Take your I told Yah soo's elsewhere. We know what's going down ... Right ?? Toot Toot Women and Children FIRST !!! Right ??? I've said it for years .. AL East was the Div. to beat...whatever... sorry for the vent dude.. really ... Peace and all that stuff ... GO SOX !!!! 08/10/2009 2:38 AM
PsychoSo..

	what I am really mad at is that we had trouble before the trade deadline and all we came away with was martinez and kotchman.We could have had at least one of the two top pitchers that were dealt if they had the balls to let some of the younger players go.Proven talent for prospect talent.Hmm I mean in some deals maybe but come one.we can't hang on to everyone.not everyons gonna be great.its a win now while building a great team.with us it seems they are more worried about winning in 2012....smoltz and penny have not done well...and well clay hasnt really done to much either since getting called up..we need a switch to be thrown and start playing the way they are capable or go get someone who can help.Cant wait for all you people who are gonna hate on me for saying what a lot of people feel ...View More...View Less 08/10/2009 12:49 AM
Peasant