Their Souls are Crumblin' Like a Dirt Clod: Next Series Pitchers Preview: Boston Red Sox

by jessef on May 27, 2009 6:24 PM EDT in Upcoming Series Preview

After watching that game this afternoon (see the post title, from Pavement's "Frontwards"), the only reason I'm even bothering with this is because I've already done it. The Red Sox come to the Rogers Centre for three games, maybe we'll win a game.

All three pitchers went against us last week. The series opens when Tim Wakefield pitches against Casey Janssen making his second start back on Friday night. Brad Penny starts for Boston on Saturday afternoon and we send Brian Tallet out. On Sunday, the series closes with Jon Lester pitching for Red Sox and Ricky Romero also making his second start back from the DL for the Jays.

Maybe the much-needed day off will give the pen the rest it needs to stop being terrible. Also, maybe someone will teach Cito that when a pitcher is going terribly, he can overcome inertia by getting up and pulling him.

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WTF?

I go away for a week and an 0-9 road trip?

FUCK!!!!

In honor of the Jays 2nd Baseman who played with fire in more ways than one.

by Damaso's Burnt Shirt on May 27, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

woo hoo

that is it everyone … it was the Damaso’s Burnt Shirt jinx that caused the losing streak …

if they win on Friday, we know the losing streak was caused by your absence …

by aagoodfella on May 27, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions

thank god we dont play tomorrow

we’d probably lose that too

by Aquamelli on May 27, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

I have an idea

lets give up on winning and just throw the season and try and grab a top draft pick…

maybe we can set a record for longest losing streak??? anyone know what that is?

by ohmybosh on May 27, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

in modern day baseball...

in 1988, Baltimore started the season 0-21

by Aquamelli on May 27, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions

The Philadelphia Phillies lost 23 consecutive games from July 26 to August 20 in 1961.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_longest_losing_streak_in_MLB_history

Let’s not go there…..

by PFHLai on May 27, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions

We had another thread on losing streaks. I did some research. No world series winners I’ve checked so far have had nine-game losing streaks.

by BigTimeBlueJayFan on May 27, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions

The key is "so far"

;)

I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it. ~Rogers Hornsby

by wroth91 on May 28, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions

We're less than two games out

It’s May.

They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.

by Torgen on May 28, 2009 5:04 AM EDT up reply actions

And drafting in baseball doesn’t work like it does in hockey and baseball. Its much more of a crapshoot

I believe in Karma. That means I can do bad things to people all day long and I assume they deserve it. - Dogbert

by JohnnyG on May 28, 2009 7:54 AM EDT up reply actions

i would say the baseball draft is more similar to hockey

than football and basketball, because football and basketball players make an immediate impact on the team. There are generally very few hockey and baseball players who can play well at the highest level the year after the draft.

but even still, the amount of coverage the baseball draft (and hockey this year, at least for us Isles fans — Tavares or Hedman?) is getting is increasing, as well as the success-rate of picks early in the first round.

"The NY Mets are my favorite squadron" -- Apu Nahasapeemapetilon

by jessef on May 28, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Well Im in London Ontario, so the hockey draft is a big deal every year… in fact every day leading up to it during the year as well.

Top picks in baseball usually take 2-4 years to develop, unless they are something special and even in cases like that there can be bumps in the road (AKA. Alex Gordon)

I believe in Karma. That means I can do bad things to people all day long and I assume they deserve it. - Dogbert

by JohnnyG on May 28, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions

err meant to say doesn’t work like it does in hockey and basketball…. DOH

I believe in Karma. That means I can do bad things to people all day long and I assume they deserve it. - Dogbert

by JohnnyG on May 28, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions

I have a suggestion!

Ok, hear me out. I know this is rediculous, but take a look at the standings.
See Boston ahead of us by 1 1/2 games? Lets asume they win tonight and they enter our building where we have played very well ahead of us by 2 games. We win 3 games in a row (shocking), we are in first place again.

All is right in the world again.

Happiness is a long walk with a putter in your hand.

by craig in calgary on May 28, 2009 10:58 AM EDT reply actions

Hey, no optimism allowed....

by Tom Dakers on May 28, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions

Sorry sir

Its nice and sunny this morning and I am unfortunately in a good mood.

Happiness is a long walk with a putter in your hand.

by craig in calgary on May 28, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Its raining here, but after the night of being depressed after that god-awful loss yesterday, and then having my softball game rained out, I feel better today.

I believe in Karma. That means I can do bad things to people all day long and I assume they deserve it. - Dogbert

by JohnnyG on May 28, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Assume they lose tonight

and we’re tied with them if we win the series 2-1.

They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.

by Torgen on May 28, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions

they are due

if the Jays went on a 10-game tear … I would not be surprised

i still think they are a serious contender

Boston’s pitching flaws will be exposed over the season, whilst Jays pitching strength is just going to get better

hitting slums are temporary … and when the Jays turn around, where does that leave them? Answer: with better pitching than the Sox and a strong batting lineup — advantage Jays

by aagoodfella on May 28, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Yup.

Pitching, aside from a few bullpen mishaps, has been decent – the starters are pitching well for the most part. As soon as the offense recovers, it’s also going to loosen up the bullpen and let them play a bit more aggressive – they aren’t stressing on the mound going “Oh crap, if I give up a run, we won’t score again for the next 3 innings and we’ll lose. Oh crap, oh crap, hit the strike zone… please… oh crap, don’t clear the fence, stay in… stay in… damnit.” <—Yes, I mind-read on occasion :P

I think the club is tense – everyone is pressing to get out of the slump and as such, they are all playing too tight. We need Millar to bring some of his wildness and c**boy-ness into the clubhouse and get guys loose again.

I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it. ~Rogers Hornsby

by wroth91 on May 28, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions