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10/15/08

Red Sox Can Come Back From 3-1 Deficit To Beat The Tampa Bay Rays. Red Sox Have Done It Before.

Am I An Eternal Optimist? Or An Eternal Idiot? Because I'm Excited About The Red Sox's Chances

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Just so everyone knows, I did not in fact write this post. Pat did. So don't think I'm the delusional Red Sox fan. Now here you go, Pat's post on how the Red Sox can come back from a 3-1 deficit ~~that has no chance of actually happening~~.

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We've seen this before. Twice.

2004: Red Sox fall in a 0-3 hole to the Yankees. Sox come back to win the ALCS in 7 games, beating the best closer in baseball in the process, and then move on to the World Series, where they swept the Cardinals.

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dave roberts boston red sox new york yankees derek jeter 2004 alcs

2007: Red Sox fall behind the Indians 3 games to 1. Sox reel off 3 straight wins, and sweep the Rockies in the World Series.

2008: Red Sox win Game 1, and lose the next 3, to fall behind 3-1.

Watch out, Phillies.

Can the Red Sox really do it again? Yes, they absolutely can. But as hard as it was to pull it off in 2004 and 2007, this year will be even tougher. Josh Beckett isn't 100%, Mike Lowell isn't playing, David Ortiz isn't hitting, Jacoby Ellsbury hasn't hit at all, and aside from Daisuke Matsuzaka, the Rays haven't shown any weaknesses thus far.

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dustin pedroia mvp alcs boston red sox tampa bay rays game 2 solo home run tropicana park

Fortunately, Daisuke is pitching on Thursday in Game 5. The problem is, they need more than that. The Red Sox need a Dave Roberts moment. They need someone like Jacoby Ellsbury to get on base, and get in the Rays' heads. Will that even do the trick? Maybe, maybe not. Ellsbury hasn't gotten on base at all so far in this series, except for a 9th inning Game 4 walk, when the game was already out of hand.

A moment like that might not even have the same effect on the Rays. If any team is as resilient as the Red Sox, it is this Tampa Bay team. They are young, ecstatic to be in the playoffs, and extremely opportunistic.

Call me crazy, but as a Red Sox fan, I'm as optimistic as ever. Just like 2004 and 2007, the Red Sox will dig their way out of the hole and move on.

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10/15/08

ghohmann

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I have been a loyal Red Sox fan for many years. I have argued, defended, laughed, cried, screamed and fought to support my beloved Sox. But now, it is a time which reminds me of seasons past. Another miracle ALCS for Boston is way out of reach. In 2004, down 3 games to the Yankees. If you looked into the dugout, the guys were laughing and joking around. They knew they could win. This year, the Sox have already accepted defeat. As much as I would love to see it happen. They will not come back to beat Tampa, I could get into the whole reason why but I won't. It's obvious. The pieces are not there. Tampa is on a mission. My hats off to the Rays.

To the true Rays fans, congratulations. Tampa is the better team, you deserve the pennent. I will be pulling for you against Philly. As much as I'd like to go out gracefully.... I can't. To all you Sox hater, jumping on the bandwagon, couldn't make it to the post season cause my team sucks so I'll root for anything not Boston fans, Kiss my a$$. We're still going to stomp your ass next year. Go Sox!!

10/15/08

bennyprofane

Personally I think this series is over tomorrow. The Rays are about as relaxed, and at the same time focussed as any first time playoff team I've ever seen. Not only that but Shields was strong in game one, and Daisuke is a six innings and out kinda guy. Not good for a team whose bullpen is stretched pretty thin. I don't expect a blowout, but I think the Rays win comfortably. If they don't win tonight though, things could get interesting.

Either way its irrelavant, once Hamels puts the Dodgers to sleep tonight, the Phils will be on their way to their first world title in 28 years!

10/15/08

ghohmann

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10/15/08

jrbucfan

(Edited by jrbucfan)
ghohmann wrote:

I really respect that and it is the reason I get a long with most Red Sox fan. Unlike Yankee fans who whine when they can spend enough to win a championship the Red Sox grow their own talent (I know Yankee fan you have some home grown talent too) and they not only love their team but respect the opponent as well.

That said I still believe this is not over. The Red Soxs are the one team who could come back from this 3-1 hole to win the whole thing so PLEASE Rays win it Thursday don't give them hope!!!

10/15/08

ghohmann

OK, I have a friend who is talking to me about the Sox. He is giving me quotes from The Natural about streaks and so forth. I don't know about any of that but, what I do know is... there are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. I will pray today, tonight and tommorrow with my Rawlings Rosary. We have Matsuzaka, Beckett and Lester in games 5, 6 and 7. Tampa is HOT. We'd have to take two at the Trop. Can we? Boston has all the tools to accomplish three in a row IF someone steps up. Alot of things need to happen but, I believe we can do it. I don't know If any MLB players read these blogs or not but, Boston needs someone to wake this team up. Jacoby, Jason Bay or anyone?? Step up!! Get on a chair in the locker room and say something. Your fans need you...

10/15/08

snbslugger

0	The pitching rotation is set up perfectly for a comeback if the starters can keep the ball in the yard. The Sox have to start hitting or everything is moot. Yeah, giving up the long ball hasn't helped, but the bats have got to show up.

10/15/08

seanrrpsnm

as a yankee fan, i was kind of hoping for a boston-la series.....but as iw atch the red sox, they dont seem to have that chemistry that they have had over the last few years..being down to elimination again....this would be the first year i would have to say i dont think they can do it....they are not as threatening as in years past....and you have to take your hats off to the rays...this young team is really something special,and they r fun to watch.....if they get to the series,the phillies or dodgers could have their hands full!!

10/15/08

huskerdoug2009

Even as a Yankee fan, I give credit to this current group of Red Sox for the season and the run they have had the last 5 or so years. They are truly building right with lots of home grown talent which includes 9 of the 25 man roster being from their system. I think this season or next however we will begin to see the old regime start to be retooled to come up to par with the mostly young nucleus. Gone will be the likes of Jason Varitek,Mike Timlin,Tim Wakefield, Curt Shilling and even possibly a guy like Sean Casey or Mark Kotsay. Of all of those I personally will miss the Captain Varitek the most. I didn't always like him but like Thurman Munson,Carlton Fisk, Ernie Whitt and Rick Dempsey from the teams of the past AL East you always had to respect him for the intangibles and feistiness he brought to the game.

10/15/08

boswick

As a Yankee fan as well, I love to see the Sox lose. Since they have come back on us before I feel like, its deja vu all over again. The chances of a comeback are slim, butthen again I thought that in 2004 when the Yankees were up 3-0, and then look what happened. I thought it again last year when the Indians were up 3-1, and then look what happened. I don't think Francona will let this team accept defeat. They have seen worse holes and have always found a way to get back on their feet. And their key to coming back....pitching. I don't think that they can do it this year, with this staff. The rays have dominated Beckett, Wakefield, Lester. Granted Matsuzaka will probably get the ball in game 5 and probably pitch a hell of a game but I think the Rays have so much confidence in their bats and their staff that I don't see them losing this game .Honestly who would have thought after last year that the Rays would be playing in a clinching ALCS game versus the Red Sox. I respect the Sox and thier players but this is one hole I don't think they can climb out of.

10/15/08

Pat

1	Wow... whoever wrote this must be a complete moron. What's that? You say I wrote this? Ha... effin' genius.

10/15/08

losthope13

2	Wanted.... 25 hard working baseball players to score 31 runs in three games against the defending champions of the world. Benefits are limited as you will recieve less pay than most and you will constantly be told your success is a fluke. Please apply in person at Tropicana field, with Joe Maddon...........yup it happened!!!

10/15/08

jrbucfan

0	Pat wrote: Wow... whoever wrote this must be a complete moron. What's that? You say I wrote this? Ha... effin' genius. lol Dude you are funny. I always enjoy your take even if I don't always agree. I haven't decided about this one yet although I would love for the Rays to get it over with quickly because if they give your guys hope this could go 7 games.

10/15/08

pritchxox8

0	nah I think rays will take it sat in st pete! red sox will only win tom. bc of dice-k the past 2 games have been awesome!

10/15/08

MannyStiles

To: Red Sox fans...

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

From: The guy driving the bandwagon you'll be jumping onto in a few days:

Boston fan: Well since we can't win, let's root for that bandwagon...

To: All Red Sox fans:

Enjoy it next year too. And the year after that... and the year after that... You're not just "keeping up with the Yankees" anymore. The Yankees will have a ton of money to spend this offseason. BTW - the Blue Jays are getting better and the Orioles have some of the best prospects in baseball coming soon. The Red Sox are going down in more ways than one.

10/15/08

snbslugger

MannyStiles wrote:

I was wondering when you might emerge from your troll lair. Thank you for deciding to wait until the 3-1 series lead. I thought for sure you would be popping off after the Game 3 win.

10/15/08

MannyStiles

0	snbslugger wrote: I was wondering when you might emerge from your troll lair. Thank you for deciding to wait until the 3-1 series lead. I thought for sure you would be popping off after the Game 3 win. "Troll Lair" - nice touch, with the "creativity"... Shhhhhhhhhh!!! LET's just enjoy the sound....

10/15/08

seanrrpsnm

1	this series is over....bottom line...boston does ot have the heart this year to overcome this 3-1 deficit...the rays are young and hungry....the momentum is with them......pedroia and ortiz are not producing......the pitching has fallen apart........if it doesnt end tomorrow night.....it will just prolong the pain for boston......

10/16/08

prgirl1461

0	I just don't like the Red Sox. I still remember when they were losing to my Yankees 3-0 in the 2004 series, that they came back to defeat us. It has left me with a real bad taste on my mouth that I still haven't overcome. I don't want them to win, that's a fact. And I do hope that the Tampa Bay team wins. Sweet revenge!!!

10/17/08

ghohmann

0	Fenway Frank............................................. six dollars Hot Peanuts................................................ four dollars The look on the faces of Tampa fans in the bottom of the 7th...... PRICELESS

10/17/08

Pat

1	MannyStiles wrote: "Troll Lair" - nice touch, with the "creativity"... Shhhhhhhhhh!!! LET's just enjoy the sound.... I'm enjoying the sound... are you? I'm enjoying the sound... are you? I'm enjoying the sound... are you? Sorry for the repeat... it just seems like this sort of thing has happened a couple times before...

10/17/08

pritchxox8

1	haha this works out just the way i wanted! even better! RAYS WILL CLINCH AT HOME!!!! boston got lucky ... they should be embarrassed for the past 3 games before this one

10/17/08

bayareabeast21

1	Rays win game 6 behind Shields.

10/17/08

snbslugger

2	pritchxox8 wrote: haha this works out just the way i wanted! even better! RAYS WILL CLINCH AT HOME!!!! boston got lucky ... they should be embarrassed for the past 3 games before this one The Indians fans said the same thing in 2007. The Yankee fans said the same thing in 2004. You may be right, but it's not a lock by a longshot with the 2003 World Series MVP on the hill.