tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666391022974803832011-11-27T18:18:42.958-05:00I was challenged to "tweet" the 2009 Red Sox in Haiku.pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.comBlogger411100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-41829685683997597362009-08-23T20:18:00.002-04:002009-08-23T20:29:52.180-04:00and haven't been posting. Right now the Yanks are in town for their last game of this series. I didn't post from the Toronto series or the shellacking we took Friday or the one we gave on Saturday... so here they all are. I promise to be more vigilant in the future.<div><br /></div><div>***</div><div><br /></div><div>Congratulations</div><div>to the Pedroias on the</div><div>birth of their first son.</div><div><br /></div><div>Big Papi knows that</div><div>actions speak louder than words</div><div>two nothing Boston</div><div><br /></div><div>Jason Bay will not </div><div>be out done by Big Papi</div><div>seven three Boston</div><div><br /></div><div>Are the Sox getting</div><div>ready for the next chapter</div><div>of the Sox-Yanks feud?</div><div><br /></div><div>Did the Sox give up? </div><div>Francona looks distracted</div><div>time to play small ball</div><div><br /></div><div>Sox take lead on a</div><div>bad bunt and cheap shot but I'm </div><div>not proud, I'll take it</div><div><br /></div><div>Papelbon needs to</div><div>keep his head in the game or</div><div>Sox will be in deep</div><div><br /></div><div>Better lucky than</div><div>good tonight but I'll take it</div><div>we needed the win</div><div><br /></div><div>*****</div><div><br /></div><div>No haiku tonight</div><div>it's too hot and I'm cranky</div><div>so let's go Red Sox</div><div><br /></div><div>Jerry Remy is</div><div>coming back, which deserves a</div><div>haiku. Welcome back. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh one more haiku</div><div>Buchholz looked like a pitcher</div><div>letting the balls fly</div><div><br /></div><div>****</div><div>Yankees 20 - Sox 11</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Yankees back in town</div><div>Remdawg's in the booth tonight</div><div>rain rain go away</div><div><br /></div><div>Jacoby does it</div><div>he steals second and ties the</div><div>Sox record. Good Job</div><div><br /></div><div>Not surprisingly</div><div>Penny just doesn't have it</div><div>get a clue Theo</div><div><br /></div><div>No magic pixie</div><div>dust needed, the Sox need som</div><div>solid hitting now</div><div><br /></div><div>******</div><div><br /></div><div>Sox 14-Yankees 1</div><div><br /></div><div>Ortiz monster run</div><div>welcomes me home. And a piece</div><div>of McCarver died.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jason Bay welcomes</div><div>me home as well with one in</div><div>the bullpen. Thank you.</div><div><br /></div><div>McCarver is lost</div><div>he can't declare the Yankees</div><div>winners in the sixth</div><div><br /></div><div>Pedroia reminds</div><div>FOX Sports he's an MVP</div><div>to McCarver's pain</div><div><br /></div><div>So Youk's last home run</div><div>was his penultimate one</div><div>so far in the game.</div><div><br /></div><div>I wish Remy was</div><div>calling the game today as</div><div>he's not a homer</div><div><br /></div><div>Youk hits a double</div><div>is McCarver relieved it's </div><div>not another run?</div><div><br /></div><div>Nini's at Fenway</div><div>I'm at home in the AC</div><div>and we're both happy</div><div><br /></div><div>Looks like it's about</div><div>to pour in Boston, hurry</div><div>Sox, get the third out!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-4182968568399759736?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-6468847253360805642009-08-15T17:16:00.003-04:002009-08-15T17:25:27.159-04:00The Wild Card race is on and we came in 1/2 a game ahead of Texas. So this series is a <i>must</i> win. For most of the game, the Sox trailed until the bats woke up and we pulled it up in the end. The end result was a win for us after Victor Martinez turned things around. <div><br /></div><div>In the mean time, Peabody, MA little league won today's New England final to represent at Williamsport with a walk off grand slam. Good job guys. I knew you'd pull it out after pulling it out a couple of times against Newton Central Little League.</div><div><br /></div><div>*****</div><div>Frank Viola is</div><div>in the booth tonight with Don</div><div>let's see how it goes</div><div><br /></div><div>Lester needs to find</div><div>a rhythm, a stride, something</div><div>since we need this win</div><div><br /></div><div>Red Sox Nation makes</div><div>itself heard in Arlington</div><div>just because we can</div><div><br /></div><div>Millwood is done</div><div>as Big Papi steps into</div><div>the box. A hit please.</div><div><br /></div><div>Big Papi comes through</div><div>tying the score int he sixth</div><div>we go us a game</div><div><br /></div><div>Damn! So close and yet</div><div>a huge out. Buchholz is NOT</div><div>a pinch runner. Damn!</div><div><br /></div><div>Martinez does it!</div><div>A big, dig double to lead</div><div>go all the way Bay!</div><div><br /></div><div>JD Drew goes deep</div><div>to double the lead now</div><div>another wild ride</div><div><br /></div><div>****</div><div><br /></div><div>Good job Peabody!</div><div>Walk off grand slam for the win</div><div>REPRESENT BABY!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-646884725336080564?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-90818883202250669362009-08-14T18:36:00.002-04:002009-08-14T18:48:12.988-04:00Life is what happens when you're busy making plans... at least that's what John Lennon has to say on the subject.<div><br /></div><div>Some highlights - well, the BIG highlight was Youk finally losing it and charging the mound. He's been suspended 5 games and should be rejoining us by Tuesday when we hit Toronto. The Sox are in Texas right now and they are facing their rivals for the wild card slot. If we take the series, then it's that much better for us as we start to look to the post-season.</div><div><br /></div><div>The other big news was the return of Remy. The Remdawg made a visit to the park and spoke openly about his battle with depression after dealing with cancer. If I had been there, I would have hugged him and thanked him for being so honest. Today Dick Flavin, who was at the park, told me the applause lasted the entire time between the sides changing up. I admit I love Eck in the booth - but I miss Remy and will be glad to see him return.</div><div><br /></div><div>I only caught the ninth inning of Thursday's day game due to work and obligations... but I'm in and ready for tonight in Texas. Let's go Red Sox.</div><div><br /></div><div>So here are the wrap ups from the week:</div><div><br /></div><div>Sox 7/Tigers 5</div><div><br /></div><div>Tazawa looks lost</div><div>if Green doesn't screw him up</div><div>he should do OK</div><div><br /></div><div>The message to Youk</div><div>was crystal clear, so was his</div><div>response: piss off punk</div><div><br /></div><div>Dear Detroit thank you </div><div>for lighting a fire under</div><div>the Red Sox's asses</div><div><br /></div><div>Mr. Toad's wild ride</div><div>Fenway editions is still</div><div>in motion: by boss</div><div><br /></div><div>Tazawa is now</div><div>finding his stride, two punch outs</div><div>in a row, good job.</div><div><br /></div><div>Mike Lowell's message:</div><div>kiss that ball good bye sucker</div><div>I've got Youk's back pal</div><div><br /></div><div>Three up and three down</div><div>Tazawa is doing his</div><div>best to hold the lead</div><div><br /></div><div>Lowell decides to</div><div>add a PS: by the way</div><div>apologize ... NOW</div><div><br /></div><div>The game is back on</div><div>the rain has moved plast the park</div><div>the message: play ball!</div><div><br /></div><div>Sox 8/Tigers 2</div><div><br /></div><div>Sometimes I wonder</div><div>if arm chair coaches</div><div>like Lowell again</div><div><br /></div><div>Trying to take out</div><div>Pedroia now? Is Detroit</div><div>that scared of the Sox?</div><div><br /></div><div>Big Papi is up</div><div>I wonder if he will pull</div><div>the ball? A single!</div><div><br /></div><div>I love you Jerry</div><div>thank you for talking about</div><div>your ordeal. YOU ROCK</div><div><br /></div><div>I think Granderson</div><div>will be glad to leave Fenway</div><div>after tonight's game.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Oki Dokie</div><div>seems to be pulling just right</div><div>two down, one to go.</div><div><br /></div><div>A ten strik out night</div><div>last week's nay sayers must be</div><div>pulling their hair out</div><div><br /></div><div>Detroit 2/Sox 0</div><div><br /></div><div>Finally watching</div><div>bottom of the ninth and we</div><div>need a miracle</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-9081888320225066936?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-69256946405841002802009-08-11T19:23:00.002-04:002009-08-11T19:30:16.669-04:00It was a good game. Penny didn't have a complete meltdown in the fifth and DelCarmen got himself out of a pinch. For me one of the highlights was the realization that Don Orsillo is now saying things like "paint" and "cheese with hair on it..." so Eck is having a good influence on him in the booth. We took the W and the Yanks were handed an L by the Jays - that's a good thing when you're a Sox Girl. 'Nuf Ced.<div><br /></div><div>*****</div><div>Eck is in the booth</div><div>not Remy as rumored but</div><div>at least it's not Dave</div><div><br /></div><div>Can the Sox climb from</div><div>this deep pit they find themselves</div><div>at the bottom of?</div><div><br /></div><div>Pedroia gives u</div><div>a reason to cheer and breathe</div><div>with a monster run</div><div><br /></div><div>Did Orsillo just</div><div>say paint? I can't believe it!</div><div>Well done Eck, well done.</div><div><br /></div><div>Red Sox short stop curse</div><div>Nick Green woudl disagree with</div><div>one out of the park</div><div><br /></div><div>So now it begins</div><div>the Penny implosion in</div><div>the fifth like always.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jason Bay lets go</div><div>for his twenty second run</div><div>making me happy</div><div><br /></div><div>I have to resist</div><div>"Bring me a shrubbery" when</div><div>ever they say "Ni."</div><div><br /></div><div>Another starter's</div><div>win floats on the night breeze and</div><div>out of the ball park</div><div><br /></div><div>Even in the night</div><div>the sun shines bright at Fenway</div><div>whenever we lead.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's hairy cheeseball</div><div>time for Papelbon I hope</div><div>he can just hold on</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-6925694640584100280?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-51975277176442270462009-08-10T16:17:00.002-04:002009-08-10T17:03:51.916-04:00While the baseball fan inside of me knows better, the little girl who dreams of the Sox is broken right now. Yes, we still lead the Sox/Yanks series 8-4, but the losses were painful. There were two games so well pitched it wasn't funny... the type of game where you feel like there shouldn't be a loser even though you know there has to be. Whether it was the 15 inning opus on Friday or the nine inning battle lost in the 8th, they were losses that stabbed you in the heart with a stiletto heel before stomping on your throat. It was made worse having to watch the games on Fox Sports and ESPN over the weekend.<div><br /></div><div>We saw the end of John Smoltz's career on Thursday night; a beautiful pitchers' battle between Josh Beckett and A J Burnett, Daniel Bard's implosion... so many notable moments.</div><div><br /></div><div>****</div><div><br /></div><div>Thursday:</div><div><br /></div><div>Ugly night so far</div><div>TV kicked to Burn Notice</div><div>Maybe it's a hint?</div><div><br /></div><div>I'll give Smoltz this much</div><div>when he collapses, he</div><div>really collapses.</div><div><br /></div><div>Following the game</div><div>on Sportacular tonight</div><div>it's more than enough</div><div><br /></div><div>Like a spurned suitor</div><div>the Sox are late to the dance</div><div>let's pick up the pace.</div><div><br /></div><div>Perhaps it's the Yanks</div><div>turn tonight, but I never</div><div>count the Red Sox out.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ah John Smoltz, you lose</div><div>again. How long until you</div><div>just give up for good?</div><div><br /></div><div>*****</div><div>Friday August 7:</div><div><br /></div><div>A rubber chicken</div><div>dinner instead of the game</div><div>life as a parent.</div><div><br /></div><div>I must check the score</div><div>so discreetly under the</div><div>table: tied at nil</div><div><br /></div><div>Beckett is pitching</div><div>duelling Burnett. I hope</div><div>the Sox edge ahead.</div><div><br /></div><div>I wonder, should I </div><div>have smuggled a radio</div><div>to listen now?</div><div><br /></div><div>The last group is up</div><div>soon I'll be going home and</div><div>listen in the car.</div><div><br /></div><div>Yanks leave them loaded</div><div>Posada then interferes</div><div>I need a TV</div><div><br /></div><div>Burnett tired first</div><div>New York reaches for the pen</div><div>here's hoping they fold</div><div><br /></div><div>Beckett's done also</div><div>it's Oki's turn now to go</div><div>for the hopeful win</div><div><br /></div><div>Another extra </div><div>innings game and I'm fading </div><div>fast will I make it?</div><div><br /></div><div>********</div><div>Saturday:</div><div><br /></div><div>My custom is to</div><div>scream SHUT UP TIM McCARVER</div><div>when the game's on Fox</div><div><br /></div><div>I believe in the </div><div>Red Sox today, yesterday</div><div>and tomorrow too.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another dry heave</div><div>inning for the sox. I hope</div><div>Clay can handle it.</div><div><br /></div><div>The no hitter's done</div><div>now the question becomes can</div><div>Clay Buchholz go deep?</div><div><br /></div><div>Is Tim McCarver</div><div>psychic? He just called the win</div><div>in the sixth inning.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ramirez is out? </div><div>Really? That makes zero sense.</div><div>What's up the ump's ass?</div><div><br /></div><div>The Sox lose again</div><div>I still believe but right now</div><div>I just feel sickened.</div><div><br /></div><div>******</div><div><br /></div><div>Sunday:</div><div><br /></div><div>In the Big Apple</div><div>the Sox face the Yanks again</div><div>let's go Jon Lester</div><div><br /></div><div>Bay is back tonight</div><div>I hope he's up tot he task</div><div>we really need him</div><div><br /></div><div>A bright spot tonigh</div><div>El Tiante in the booth</div><div>please, please let him stay</div><div><br /></div><div>Is it me or does</div><div>Joe Morgan sound like Cleveland</div><div>from Family Guy?</div><div><br /></div><div>Finally! A game</div><div>recap from the announcers</div><div>please come back NESN</div><div><br /></div><div>Do you think maybe</div><div>the announcers looked up and</div><div>said, "Hey a game's on!"</div><div><br /></div><div>It was time to get</div><div>serious and the window</div><div>closed again. Oy Veh!</div><div><br /></div><div>Perhaps it is time</div><div>to say "Fuck Jobu" to wake</div><div>up the Red Sox bats.</div><div><br /></div><div>What sweet swing to</div><div>take the lead Martinez you</div><div>have restored my faith</div><div><br /></div><div>There goes Lester's win</div><div>in the New York night followed</div><div>by Bard's broken heart</div><div><br /></div><div>I want to vomit.</div><div>Between this inning and the</div><div>announcers, not fun</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-5197527717644227046?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-47905326309476647172009-08-05T19:13:00.002-04:002009-08-05T19:18:12.747-04:00What a wild night at the trop! We lost in the 14th inning... don't start me. Personally, I want tonight to be quick, tidy and a big-ass WIN for the Sox<div><br /></div><div>****</div><div><br /></div><div>Pena what a play!</div><div>while I prefer a Youk hit</div><div>that was poetry</div><div><br /></div><div>JD Drew swings hard</div><div>the ball flies back halting short</div><div>of the wall - third out</div><div><br /></div><div>Oki stands in now</div><div>Lester halting after six</div><div>time for the bull pen</div><div><br /></div><div>Bases are loaded</div><div>the score is tied, the battle</div><div>truly begins now</div><div><br /></div><div>Ramirez? I think</div><div>Houdini is more like it</div><div>onto eleventh</div><div><br /></div><div>@leonnea Dave Roberts just puts</div><div>me to sleep no matter what</div><div>time the game is on</div><div><br /></div><div>13?! Really guys</div><div>it's time for bed not ball now</div><div>so finish it up</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-4790532630947664717?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-50771403410035442552009-08-04T21:50:00.002-04:002009-08-04T22:06:26.070-04:00What a game. This was one of those things that just highlighted the difference between two Sox pitchers: Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz. Lester was on the way to being an OK starter when he spent a little time with Curt Schilling who taught him how to be a better pitcher by taking notes and keeping his head in the game. Buchholz was on the road to be a phenom when he fizzled and died after that no-hitter because he still has that "but I was blessed by the baseball fairies at birth...." sort of think going. While I would have rather have seen him instead of Masterson go, the Indians weren't stupid and took the better man.<div><br /></div><div>When he gave up 6 runs in the third inning, almost blowing a 7 run lead his team gave him, I began to wonder how loudly you have to yell before they can hear you on the other side of the TV screen.</div><div><br /></div><div>The score is more of a football score - it was a ridiculous game. One of the highlights for me was the haiku battle I had with an O's fan at one point. In the end, I was glad for the off day, I don't know about the team but I certainly needed a rest.</div><div><br /></div><div>****</div><div><br /></div><div>Wrapping up today</div><div>at Fenway South. I'm sure the</div><div>O's are glad we're gone</div><div><br /></div><div>Reddick's first home run</div><div>quite a feat, especially</div><div>with a bloody nose</div><div><br /></div><div>Not again Buccholtz</div><div>look kid, you're not Curt Schilling</div><div>so just be yourself</div><div><br /></div><div>Victor does his part </div><div>straight up the middle for a hit</div><div>C'mon Youk, make me smile</div><div><br /></div><div>the offense steps up</div><div>giving Buchholtz a secon</div><div>chance. Don't blow it Clay!</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm scared, if I go</div><div>for my run now, we will lose</div><div>the lead once again</div><div><br /></div><div>When you listen to</div><div>your catcher things roll much</div><div>more smoothly Manny</div><div><br /></div><div>It's 16 to 9</div><div>Dammit REd Sox time to </div><div>get a freakin' grip</div><div><br /></div><div>Baltimore has its </div><div>own language just like Eck does</div><div>Ole? Whatever.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Letsgoorioles writes:</i></div><div><i>the is not fenway south the place is called camden yards and Baltimore!!!!</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Oh you poor O's fan</div><div>40,000 sox fans would</div><div>disagree with you</div><div><br /></div><div>We win once again</div><div>now a much needed day off</div><div>next stop Tampa Bay</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-5077140341003544255?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-39713178769112537612009-08-02T13:58:00.002-04:002009-08-02T14:07:48.343-04:00I feel like we're having a lot of "deja vue" scores with the O's. Last night was truly the night of double plays and it saved Beckett's backside. Of course when I look at Beckett all I can think of is the team is like a toddler looking at an uncle or familiar face yelling, "Joshie UP!" when they've fallen for whatever reason.<div><br /></div><div>Last night was Victor Martinez's debut in a Sox uniform, and like an over anxious puppy he accidentally peed on the rug with some botched plays and bad swings. Once he got the paper across the nose, he settled down for a good RBI and some solid fielding at first. It's hard, a new time and a new philosophy and unlike Jason Bay who stepped right in to take over where Manny left off, he had some jitters. It happens and I'm sure after this he will be just fine.</div><div><br /></div><div>Josh Reddick got his first big league hit: a double. He hit a couple of them last night, a nice way to start your career in the big league. I expect he'll be around for a while, which is nice.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Time for a shameless plug and request:</div><div>At any rate, I am spreading my haiku as best I can ... if you read this, please RSS, DIG and otherwise pass my haiku on and share the love. Subscribe to my twitter (Karlsie) and let the world know. </div><div><br /></div><div>****</div><div><br /></div><div>Another game at </div><div>Fenway South tonight and it's</div><div>one-nothing Boston</div><div><br /></div><div>Josh Reddick's first hit</div><div>a strong double to center</div><div>a great souvenir</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope Martinez</div><div>can catch the feckless knuckler</div><div>it's a tall order.</div><div><br /></div><div>Martinez must be </div><div>nervous, botching routine plays</div><div>he's trying too hard.</div><div><br /></div><div>First hit for Victor</div><div>an RBI single to</div><div>bring Jacoby home</div><div><br /></div><div>Another feckless</div><div>inning for the Orioles</div><div>Sox on top three-nill</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-3971317876911253761?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-42247136543433652572009-08-01T18:50:00.002-04:002009-08-01T19:08:21.388-04:00Well, in spite of Smoltz's best efforts, we won. I know, I know... give him time... blah, blah, blah. It's no secret I was never enamored with the deals that added Smoltz and Penny to our starting rotation. I don't believe the reports of Dice-K bad mouthing Sox management, it's just not within the Japanese culture or character to criticize management.<div><br /></div><div>So here we are without Halladay but with Martinez to bolster our offensive. It's a good start, but I'm not positive it's enough. I still believe we have what it takes to extend summer right up until Halloween, but it won't be without a cost. If nothing else, Martinez covers some holes in the dyke with more than a finger to stick in the hole to hold off the freezing water.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tonight is Martinez's debut and he's hitting in the 3 spot... let's see what happens.</div><div><br /></div><div>****</div><div><br /></div><div>The sox are apt to</div><div>spend some time adjusting to</div><div>all the trades today</div><div><br /></div><div>Around the horn a</div><div>chain reaction starts: Lowell</div><div>down the line to first</div><div><br /></div><div>JD Drew is hurt</div><div>this time a strain, he's apt to</div><div>hurt himself a lot</div><div><br /></div><div>Papi sends one deep</div><div>the crowd at Fenwy South cheer</div><div>he's apt to do that</div><div><br /></div><div>Ellsbury jumps high</div><div>to save Smoltz's backside again</div><div>good job Jacoby</div><div><br /></div><div>Youk's Papi homage</div><div>at the plate was quite touching</div><div>and subtle. Good Job.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-4224713654343365257?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-25225595906792409412009-07-31T19:05:00.002-04:002009-07-31T19:18:29.332-04:00All any one could talk about was Papi testing positive in 2003. What really ground my gears though was a simple tweet from Ken Rosenthal. Look, I get it, the Fox Sports crew hate the Sox - I don't like it and it pisses me off when I have to listen to them but I sort of accept it as collateral damage while thanking my lucky stars I get to watch games with Don Orsillo and Jerry Remy (or, whomever is partnered with Orsillo while Remy's out on medical leave). <div><br /></div><div>Rosenthal asked: "Is any1 surprised anymore 2 learn a star player tested positive? Maybe Sox fans will pipe down about A-Rod. Every team had users."<br /><div><br /></div><div>Here's the thing Ken - putting professionalism aside (something you do when you sell your soul to Fox), when "reporting" you need to lay off the fans and report FACTS. Guilty or not, you posted an opinion rather than reporting a fact and that act alone pisses me off. Even as an opinion columnist, I kept tried to keep that in check. </div><div><br /></div><div>Dice-K's mea culpa ... news. Sox stopping their slide... news. Speculation about Papi, until I read the reports, innuendo. Just like I didn't spit on Bonds or Clemens until the facts were clear, neither will I spit on Papi. In the meantime... if I give you a buck will you buy a clue or at least look up the definition of "reporter" in a reputable dictionary?</div><div><br /></div><div>Papi's 3 run homer so the Sox took the lead was the medicine the nation needed yesterday. In the mean time: up yours Fox Sports.</div><div><br /></div><div>******</div><div><br /></div><div>MLB on Fox</div><div>word about your Sox comments:</div><div>unprofessional.</div><div><br /></div><div>Youk makes me happy</div><div>what a way to get a hit</div><div>double by the sun</div><div><br /></div><div>Here comes Big Papi</div><div>such a long shadow now cast</div><div>from a long time past</div><div><br /></div><div>Take that Rosenthal</div><div>Papi still has it and we</div><div>will ALWAYS love him</div><div><br /></div><div>Papelbon looks good</div><div>but will this hit rattle him</div><div>or a double play?</div><div><br /></div><div>Dustin Pedroia</div><div>all I can do is yell: YES</div><div>just what a great catch</div><div><br /></div><div>Hoist the ball high</div><div>Ellsbury breaks the streak with</div><div>another great catch</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-2522559590679240941?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-80449369146467050132009-07-30T15:57:00.002-04:002009-07-30T16:11:49.848-04:00Look, there's no hiding the ugly truth, we just had 2 epic fails in a row. Papelbon blow a three run lead in the ninth? Inconceivable! I mean even the worst Sox hater must have been in shock over that. Penny give up 5 runs in the first? Inconceivable! Last night I was waiting for Andre the Giant to say, "I do not think that word means what you think it does...."<div><br /></div><div>It was putrid to say the least. I love my team, I am committed through good times and bad, for better or worse. I am used to such things over the years but it still hurts and I had nightmares all night about Brad Penny's pitching.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now the news about Ortiz... I guess those weren't unicorn tears in those eye drops. Are any of us really surprised? </div><div><br /></div><div>/rant on/ But Rosenthal's comments on MLB on Fox are unprofessional. I get it, the guys on Fox Sports are Yankees fans but dammit, you're journalists. Even back when I wrote for Yankeessuck.com, I didn't randomly bash the evil empire (although I took delight in their low points) I kept the homer-ism to a minimum. I hadn't realized how subdued I was until my son said to me, "Even though you hate the Yankees, you're are insanely fair in pointing out when they make a good play or do well." Because you know what Mr. Rosenthal, that's what JOURNALISTS do. Even in my opinion column days I tried to remember I was a journalist first and tempered my work from there.</div><div><br /></div><div>/end rant/</div><div><br /></div><div>At any rate... back to 17 syllables of poetry over the last couple of games:</div><div><br /></div><div>Rice's number retired</div><div>with much pomp and circumstance</div><div>you deserve it Jim</div><div><br /></div><div>Is there Eckersley</div><div>bingo or dictionary?</div><div>I have "Lollipop"</div><div><br /></div><div>Buchholz managed five</div><div>the kid just doesn't have it.</div><div>Maybe as a Cub?</div><div><br /></div><div>Don will never strain</div><div>his oblique in the booth yes</div><div>his tongue. Oblique, no.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sox get another</div><div>seven to five Boston leads</div><div>we need three more outs</div><div><br /></div><div>Papelbon blown save?!</div><div>So much for Buchholz's win.</div><div>Damn your arm Nick Green.</div><div><br /></div><div>*****</div><div><br /></div><div>I just can't take it</div><div>even Eck can't ease my pain</div><div>Terry make it stop</div><div><br /></div><div>Just what do you say?</div><div>Don't sweat it Brad? Shake it off?</div><div>Dude you sucked dead goats?</div><div><br /></div><div>Proof I'm a Sox fan?</div><div>I'm still watching and praying.</div><div>Mike, thank you for hope</div><div><br /></div><div>Son has a theory: </div><div>if Penny throws bad tonight</div><div>he won't be traded.</div><div><br /></div><div>Pumpkin time for me</div><div>nightmares await me tonight</div><div>Penny, you broke my heart.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-8044936914646705013?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-52282738789397854802009-07-28T19:03:00.002-04:002009-07-28T19:06:53.829-04:00Let us not discuss Schmoltz.<div><br /></div><div>Last night the A's rolled through and we regained our stride, giving us a reminder of why we are fans in spite of the darker days and deals. Theo's brewing up a magical brew of unicorn's tears, speculation, leather orbs and who knows what else. It should be unleashed around 4pm Friday afternoon and then we can settle in for the rest of the season.</div><div><br /></div><div>******</div><div><br /></div><div>I leave Charlie's and</div><div>the score was one to nothing</div><div>now it's six nothing</div><div><br /></div><div>A eulogy for</div><div>Oakland would be premature</div><div>even if needed</div><div><br /></div><div>Okland's eulogy:</div><div>they came to Boston and played</div><div>as well as they could</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-5228273878939785480?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-44627933207224995622009-07-25T15:20:00.003-04:002009-07-25T15:29:01.823-04:00Last night was pretty prolific and someone wrote a response haiku as well... so keep the cards and letters coming fans. :) It was a good game that found me screaming at the TV when things happened like Tek's RBI single and the Markakis/Ellsbury shoot out (and what a play, even if Jacoby was out). There was Mike Lowell's catch in the press pit by Baltimore's dug out and then Papelbon letting the bases load up before getting the third out for the save. I'm lucky my nails are still in tact and it reminded me yet again why I don't go for manicures during baseball season unless something special's happening.<div><br /></div><div>Just another day in the life of a Sox fan.<br /><div><br /></div><div>***</div><div><br /></div><div>What is with the Sox</div><div>they look defeated tonight</div><div>perhaps trade rumors? </div><div><br /></div><div><i>Ellie029's response:</i></div><div><i>No it's not the trade</i></div><div><i>they have sucked for a long time</i></div><div><i>home was meant to help.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><b>my response: </b></div><div>Not a long time but</div><div>more like midseason slump</div><div>they'll pick up soon</div><div><br /></div><div>Mike Lowell on first </div><div>with his George Clooney good looks</div><div>oh the ribald thoughts!</div><div><br /></div><div>Penny gets stung hard</div><div>he says he's OK but should</div><div>I breath easily?</div><div><br /></div><div>Lowell makes the catch</div><div>hugs the camera smiling</div><div>then displays the ball</div><div><br /></div><div>Ellsbury is fast</div><div>but Markakis is faster</div><div>he's out at home plate</div><div><br /></div><div>What a ribald play!</div><div>Speed versus power running</div><div>we lost that battle</div><div><br /></div><div>Mr. Papelbon</div><div>your job is to get three outs</div><div>not build the drama</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-4462793320722499562?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-67376220125425705262009-07-24T19:42:00.002-04:002009-07-24T19:47:06.064-04:00It was just a depressing series... do I really need to recap?<div><br /></div><div>****</div><div><br /></div><div>John Smoltz on the mound</div><div>looking to take down Texas</div><div>he'll need run support</div><div><br /></div><div>Millwood reaches out</div><div>pulling Pedroia's ball from</div><div>thin air for the out</div><div><br /></div><div>Tek slams the ball hard</div><div>in comes Drew, here comes Lowell</div><div>slightly askew.... OUT</div><div><br /></div><div>Once again the game</div><div>goes quickly askew for us</div><div>another bad night</div><div><br /></div><div>Another sad loss</div><div>a disappointing result</div><div>c'mon Sox wake up</div><div><br /></div><div>Sox are on the board</div><div>with a solid Youk single</div><div>here comes Big Papi!</div><div><br /></div><div>Papi tries a bunt?</div><div>and sometimes it's better to</div><div>be lucky than good</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Let's hope we turn it around now that we're home and facing Baltimore. *sigh*</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-6737622012542570526?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-45571754118776998382009-07-19T12:53:00.002-04:002009-07-19T13:02:03.944-04:00Another busy weekend where baseball is secondary.  Friday was a date night for dinner and Harry Potter in the premium cinema.  Saturday we lost 6-2 and Sunday I had to work - which means sneaking in game day from the floor.<div><br /></div><div>For those of you who actually follow me on Twitter - the tags are as follow: #haiku #haikuchallenge (using the challenge word of the day in a haiku) and #redsox.  I have discovered there are #eck (Dennis Eckersley) #yankeessuck and other tags... those are less frequent but I am now tagging my tweets.<br /><div><br /></div><div>In order from Friday:</div><div><br /></div><div>I have to wonder</div><div>will Buchholz post a zero</div><div>in the hit column</div><div><br /></div><div>***</div><div><br /></div><div>The roof is open</div><div>the crowd is settling in</div><div>it's time for baseball</div><div><br /></div><div>What kind of heathen</div><div>has no vowels in his name?</div><div>the Blue Jays scare me</div><div><br /></div><div>A New York heathen</div><div>tried to tell me the Yankees don't suck.</div><div>they are wrong.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Blue Jays now lead</div><div>Penny's not on the money</div><div>I do wonder why</div><div><br /></div><div>My Red Sox buddy</div><div>has runn off to her food dish</div><div>fickle heathen cat</div><div><br /></div><div>They stopped reading</div><div>Youk's lips when an "F" bomb flew</div><div>learned from Eck's mistakes</div><div><br /></div><div>****</div><div>Anticipation </div><div>my break falls during the gae</div><div>is it game time yet?</div><div><br /></div><div>Break schedule changed</div><div>My anticipation for</div><div>naught, no game for me</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-4557175411877699838?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-7604865691232444522009-07-17T15:03:00.002-04:002009-07-17T15:08:36.706-04:00Last game before the all star break happened the same day we decided to go see Tall Ships hanging in Boston Harbor. That meant listening "old school" on an AM radio. <div><br /></div><div>Well, actually listening to WRKO's broadcast over the XM in the car because the signal kept acting up without the XM. It seemed perfect as it was a perfect ball game day as well. When we stopped for ice cream and there was no radio, I found the ice cream place had wireless so I could follow the game on my iPod Touch.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>****</div><div><br /></div><div>Listening old school</div><div>on an AM radio</div><div>on a summer day</div><div><br /></div><div>This sunny Sunday</div><div>all talk is the all star game.</div><div>What about today?</div><div><br /></div><div>Game between tall ships</div><div>boats and baseball, does it get</div><div>much better than this?</div><div><br /></div><div>Bottom of seventh</div><div>I wirelessly follow</div><div>the synchronous play</div><div><br /></div><div>No visual game</div><div>it was a radio day</div><div>for this Beckett gem.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-760486569123244452?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-72297574850402738062009-07-12T07:16:00.002-04:002009-07-12T07:29:46.190-04:00OK... I came to the party late tonight. I missed the early fireworks and Smoltz's part in his first win. The person who insisted that time was nature's way of keeping everything happening at once is a liar. But I started listening in the car as KC began to threaten in the sixth. They stuck a fork in Masterson because he was done and brought in DelCarmen. KC threatened some more and suddenly an 8 run lead to start the inning was reduced to the point of Joe Castiglione's voice saying through the static, "The tying run is at the plate..." Fortunately Oki took us out of the inning with a 3 run lead.<div><br /></div><div>Things went back and forth a little - KC threatened, Sox responded with a smattering of hits liberally dosed with a ton of good luck. In the end we won and the score suggests maybe we were tossing a pigskin around the field instead of swatting at leather - but a win's a win and it's always exciting to watch a kid just called up get his first hit - which has an RBI attached to it.</div><div><br /></div><div>If nothing else, let's hope the Royals learned one thing: stop walking players to get to the next guy. I doesn't work well with the Sox when they're running hot and last night they were scalding.</div><div><br /></div><div>For those of you following my twitter feed, you may have noticed some new tags. I've been told that there are some active haiku tags I should add so now I try to remember to add #haiku. The other one is #haikuchallenge. This is someone who declares what the "challenge" word of the day is. The other day it was "frisson." Last night it was "response."</div><div><br /></div><div>****</div><div>I'm out and about</div><div>we have a humungous lead</div><div>later, not so much</div><div><br /></div><div>The bull pen is fried</div><div>Jason Bay's respons: a double</div><div>bringing hope with it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Papi out at home</div><div>the ball at first: overthrown</div><div>Bay scores from second.</div><div><br /></div><div>Walking Kotsay? Dumb.</div><div>Loading the bases? Really?</div><div>Green's response: priceless.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ellsbury drives one</div><div>he steals second just for fun</div><div>now a walk to Tek.</div><div><br /></div><div>Bates sends a response.</div><div>RBI single for now</div><div>his first big league hit.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Sox bat around</div><div>second time tonight but now</div><div>the rain is falling.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-7229757485040273806?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-54574537156526486362009-07-11T22:02:00.002-04:002009-07-11T22:05:42.975-04:00The problem with working a closing shift on game night is... well, you don't get to watch the game. Sure you can sneak in some peaks at the score on Sportacular and other apps, but for the most part the game is as foreign as criciket when you're working a retail floor.<div><br /></div><div>I caught a bit on game day live during my break, but the animation is no substitute for the game.</div><div><br /></div><div>***</div><div><br /></div><div>Sox on game day live</div><div>is not the same as watching</div><div>the game live at home</div><div><br /></div><div>Teahen is on first</div><div>"Please," I pray in frantic breaths</div><div>turn the double play</div><div><br /></div><div>XM in the car</div><div>after coming out of work</div><div>Sox win. I missed it.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-5457453715652648636?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-84913727216718933182009-07-10T14:39:00.002-04:002009-07-10T14:47:36.847-04:00What had the promise of a great beginning quickly soured as Brad Penny began to tire and Manny DelCarmen's nerves kicked in. The night was not a total loss as Papi hit a milestone 300th homerun. I fear that any haiku tonight will be few and far between as I traded shifts with someone so that I could attend the Great Fenway Park Writers Series luncheon. Bill Keller, the executive editor of the NYT, spoke about Nelson Mandela... not the newspaper industry. One of the highlights was Dick Flavin, the poet laureate of Red Sox Nation got up to literally sing the praises of Dominic DiMaggio. <div><br /></div><div>Of course the occasion could not go unnoted. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Fenway Writers lunch</div><div>Dick Flavin sings praises of</div><div>Dom DiMaggio</div><div><br /></div><div>Last night I also took part in the Haiku challenge of using the word frisson in a haiku. I am proud to say I did so ... twice.</div><div><br /></div><div>Pedroia runs home</div><div>and the Red Sox take the lead</div><div>add to it Papi!</div><div><br /></div><div>Papi lifts it up</div><div>it sours through the early night</div><div>300 - so good!</div><div><br /></div><div>Brad Penny seems spent</div><div>tonight his timing is off</div><div>will he blow the lead?</div><div><br /></div><div>Pig Papi's homer</div><div>met reaction of frisson</div><div>from Fenway faithful</div><div><br /></div><div>Slip a high fast ball?</div><div>Oh no, not past Pedroia</div><div>he's too good for that.</div><div><br /></div><div>Earlier frisson</div><div>has melted into ennue</div><div>Fenway is quiet</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-8491372721671893318?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-65370050923086494012009-07-09T19:30:00.002-04:002009-07-09T19:39:11.875-04:00The A's left town defeated but not without a fight. They never gave up and people need to give them credit for that. They put on the shift, robbed us of hits and never let things get away from them. <div><br /></div><div>A friend called during the evening, so I ended up watching the game with while explaining some of what was happening. It's tough when you're not a baseball fan and just trying to understand. I get it.</div><div><br /></div><div>In the end, we took the series, which we needed, and are now facing KC - one of those teams that you sort of wish could return to their glory days. I'm hoping for a good set of games against them and reporting back to Greg &amp; Suzy, who are true blue Royals fans. <div><br /></div><div>I love you guys dearly but I still want to smoke the Royals like a turkey. I can't help it, I'm a sox girl. 'Nuf Ced. ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>******</div><div><br /></div><div>Wakefield's knuckle ball</div><div>dips, slides and wiggles around</div><div>confusing batters.</div><div><br /></div><div>Eck's commentary</div><div>is always quite amusing</div><div>tonight's is as well.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-6537005092308649401?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-9887851295164426762009-07-08T19:15:00.002-04:002009-07-08T19:19:46.749-04:00After another day of funky weather in Boston, the game got rolling with Beckett throwing another good one. It didn't look good to start when, in the first inning, the A's planted one in the monsters to lead temporarily. We got it back with a Jason Bay home run and then a series of good runs and plays - it was a good game. And I so enjoy a good one.<div><br /></div><div>****</div><div><br /></div><div>Already the A's</div><div>take an early lead tonight</div><div>Sox go in order</div><div><br /></div><div>Tied by Jason Bay</div><div>home run to the monsters</div><div>no cheese slips past him.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Sox take the lead</div><div>with Papi's mighty double</div><div>and follow up hits</div><div><br /></div><div>Sox are on top still</div><div>A's brough in Breslow to pitch</div><div>Hey Sox: More runs please!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-988785129516442676?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-80537045567392910602009-07-07T19:09:00.002-04:002009-07-07T19:16:53.825-04:00It was a picture perfect day - summer had finally come to Boston with Nomar #5's return. The excitement was palatable and the standing ovation spoke volumes. But in the end, it was not Boston's night at all. I walked out of the room to flip laundry and cook dinner only to come back in and see us trailing. Not a good situation at all.<div><br /></div><div>Pedroia was a late scratch as he was ordered by Francona to stay by his very pregnant wife's side. The alien clone that had taken Lugo's place seems to have returned to the mother ship and in the end it was just a sad evening to be a sox fan because, in the end, Oakland smoked us bad! Today's papers were all about how Nomah is hoping to return to Boston to finish his career as member of the Red Sox. I would like that. After all, what choice do we have? Julio Lugo?</div><div><br /></div><div>***</div><div><br /></div><div>Nomah number five</div><div>is back home in Boston</div><div>I hope he strikes out</div><div><br /></div><div>Standing ovation</div><div>for Nomar at Fenway now</div><div>still he grounded out</div><div><br /></div><div>I just went away </div><div>to flip laundry and cook food</div><div>so what happened Sox?!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-8053704556739291060?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-77063107729008025692009-07-06T16:56:00.002-04:002009-07-06T17:08:32.014-04:00The games were Seattle 7/Boston 6 (Friday night); Seattle 3/Boston 2 (Saturday) and Boston 8/Seattle 4 for the weekend series.<div><br /></div><div>Some highlights of the games included Sean Casey in the booth with Don Orsillo trying his hand at broadcast journalism. (Sean, you need some minor league gigs to learn how to loosen up the way Eck naturally does.) One of the problems was Casey falling into the old stalwart of bizarre statistical analysis of games in June on Fridays after a month of rainfall when the wind is blowing in a particular direction for someone who bats 6th in the order type of statistical gymnastics. When you have do those sorts of things, you're trying too hard.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jason Bay became a US citizen, which lead to overlong discussions about whether or not US born citizens could pass the citizenship test (I got a 90% when I took it online... it would have been 100% but I second guessed myself on Woodrow Wilson). There was a lot of talk of Remy's possible return "sooner than you think" (thank heavens, even if I will miss Eck's talk of salad, cheese, fingers in sockets and such) and lots of celebrities paraded in and out of the booth.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Saturday was disappointing. One rule in baseball is a constant: one bad pitch can ruin your day (if you're the pitcher) or make it (if you're the hitter). Saito learned what it was like to have a bad day.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sunday, after a weekend of celebrating the fourth, I just didn't have it in me to follow the games via haiku. I am back tonight though (after I make some linguini and clam sauce for dinner). So here is the round up of Friday and Saturday's observations:</div><div><br /></div><div>Friday Mariners 7/Sox 6</div><div><br /></div><div>Baseball announcers</div><div>are funny about their stats</div><div>Friday games in June?</div><div><br /></div><div>Bay officially</div><div>is a US citizen</div><div>it's Canada's loss</div><div><br /></div><div>We're in extra frames</div><div>praying for another win</div><div>will Ortiz walk off?</div><div><br /></div><div>Saturday Mariners 3/Sox 2</div><div><br /></div><div>Fourth of July game</div><div>played during the afternoon</div><div>the way it should be.</div><div><br /></div><div>I said to the cat</div><div>Tek needs a monster home run</div><div>he must have heard me.</div><div><br /></div><div>NO! The game is tied</div><div>I worry around now:</div><div>can we pull it out?</div><div><br /></div><div>Aardsma makes quick work</div><div>one tow three, down in order</div><div>yet another loss.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-7706310772900802569?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-41169954537944338062009-07-04T13:14:00.002-04:002009-07-04T13:20:41.680-04:00Well, I'm a little behind (damn off day) but we finished up in Baltimore by pulling a, well, Baltimore. We came from a 5 run deficit to win it by in the 11th by, of all people, Julio Lugo! I wonder, was it to make him more attractive for a trade or trying desperately to keep from being traded? Either way, at least he earned his check the other day.<div><br /></div><div>I prefer the theory that Lugo was kidnapped by aliens and replaced by a clone. I mean, how can you not love a good clone conspiracy theory? Really.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Now this was a day game and NESN rebroadcasted at 7pm. Many people were unaware it was a day game. I chose to treat it like it was live only because I missed the game (I was working) and I figure after a long day, who doesn't like to kick back and watch the game? <div><br /></div><div>****</div><div>Tough night for Beckett</div><div>the O's lead and we can't score</div><div>perhaps we'll come back.</div><div><br /></div><div>Beckett finds his stride</div><div>now some run support will help</div><div>maybe we can win</div><div><br /></div><div>Mighty Youkilis</div><div>he drives one deep to right field</div><div>could we be spoilers?</div><div><br /></div><div>Hey! Bases loaded</div><div>look who's up, it's a home run</div><div>hitter so back up!</div><div><br /></div><div>Ellsubry is fast.</div><div>The alien Lugo clone</div><div>drives Jacoby home.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-4116995453794433806?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-58779580494013877272009-07-01T19:58:00.002-04:002009-07-01T20:11:06.686-04:00What a frustrating game. We went to a rain delay with a nine run lead only to lose in the ninth. What a difference a couple of innings can make. But the next time my husband says, "They've got enough of a lead, let's watch..." I'm going to remind him of what every real fan knows: it's the Red Sox, it's never over until it's over.<div><br /></div><div>Smoltz didn't get to finish and the rain delay came 3 outs too early, otherwise they might have called it for the Sox and sent everyone home instead of waiting it out. But, in the end, it was Baltimore's night to come from behind and shine.<br /><div><br /></div><div>****</div><div><br /></div><div>Loading the bases</div><div>hoping Papi is off</div><div>seven on Boston</div><div><br /></div><div>A brush back for Tek</div><div>did it or did it not hit?</div><div>Off to take first base.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here comes the rain now</div><div>a delay in Baltimore</div><div>will Smoltz finish it?</div><div><br /></div><div>Players on the field</div><div>three quick outs to start the 5th</div><div>if the rain holds out.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oops there are three outs</div><div>to an inning, not just two</div><div>back on the field boys</div><div><br /></div><div>It's a one run game</div><div>how the hell did that happen?</div><div>Stupid freakin' O's</div><div><br /></div><div>Five in the seventh</div><div>Five more in the eighth inning</div><div>Baltimore did it.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-5877958049401387727?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-85525141613803220622009-06-30T20:08:00.002-04:002009-06-30T20:18:55.180-04:00Interleague play is FINALLY over. Look it should happen twice a season: the All Star Game and World Series. Period. End of Discussion. Leaving behind Atlanta, the Sox rolled into Fenway South, Camden Yards in Baltimore. Amid the loud chants of "Let's Go Red Sox" with it's rhythmic clap, the Sox showed no mercy as they rolled over the O's.<div><br /></div><div>It was a night of steals and Eck heard a new phrase that he had fun with all evening. Long gone was talk of cheese and salad. Instead it was all about "don't get your finger stuck in the socket..." meaning, he guessed, don't get uptight or nervous.</div><div><br /></div><div>For me, it was a joy to have Eck back in the booth, the win was just salad with some heat.<br /><div><br /></div><div>****</div><div><br /></div><div>Pedroia steals one</div><div>the Sox second steal tonight</div><div>balk puts him on third</div><div><br /></div><div>Ellsbury can't stop</div><div>he has a second steal now</div><div>and he's not done yet</div><div><br /></div><div>Scoring from second</div><div>Jacoby comes around third</div><div>another run scored</div><div><br /></div><div>A new phrase for Eck</div><div>finger stuck in the socket</div><div>cheese is forgotten.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-8552514161380322062?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-85064607837257771412009-06-29T19:52:00.002-04:002009-06-29T19:58:15.280-04:00There's nothing like being at a road race and the announcer stupidly throws in a Sox reference. Since the weather in Boston on Sunday was sketchy, when the DJ played "Sweet Caroline," the announcer called out, "So do you think the Sox will get their game in today?" It's bad when the Yankees fan I was standing with yelled out, "They're in Atlanta today jerk..."<div><br /></div><div>Harsh.</div><div><br /></div><div>Still, we failed to sweep the Braves. I know it happens but it would have been nice. At least Cap'n Tek brought me some hope in the ninth even if it died with Ellsbury with the next at bat.</div><div><br /></div><div>*****</div><div><br /></div><div>Brad Penny singles?</div><div>No, a Chipper Jones error.</div><div>OK, that makes sense.</div><div><br /></div><div>Roberts in the booth</div><div>his voice lulls me off to sleep</div><div>in the eighth inning</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh Youk, you master</div><div>what a way to get out of</div><div>a pickle and steal!</div><div><br /></div><div>Captain I just knew</div><div>I could count on you when down</div><div>to not surrender.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-8506460783725777141?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-15377693304806664722009-06-27T13:53:00.002-04:002009-06-27T13:59:11.545-04:00Sometimes the spirit just doesn't move me during a game, sometimes it does. Perhaps it was that "damn, it's a Fox game tomorrow" which means putting up with Tim McCarver (why does this man still have a job?) and a team of broadcasters that make no secret that they hate the Red Sox and will do all they can to show their disdain. Perhaps it's that I'm missing that chemistry Orsillo really has with the Remdawg (please get well soon Jerry - I miss you) or the silliness of Eck in the booth. <div><br /></div><div>Whatever it was, no matter how beautiful a gem, what caught my imagination was the late innings balk.<div><div><br /></div><div>****</div><div><br /></div><div>Everyone moves up</div><div>thanks to yet another balk</div><div>runners poised to strike</div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-1537769330480666472?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-30173855746647518212009-06-26T18:14:00.002-04:002009-06-26T18:15:31.368-04:00I missed the return of Smoltz to attend a high school graduation. <div><br /></div><div>The universe works in mysterious ways.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-3017385574664751821?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-84042773561295202402009-06-25T17:49:00.003-04:002009-06-25T17:55:04.519-04:00I'm starting to think the perhaps the Nationals are the Tampa Bay Rays of the National League. They gave us a good run for the money and both nights it only took one mistake to open things up for us. Still, it was a good game and a good win.<div><br /></div><div>Earlier in the day I was in a shopping mall where a kid was wearing a Pedroia jersey. He told me he was his favorite player and I said I was betting he was good for a couple of home runs. Of course he didn't (last night) but there's still tonight.</div><div><br /></div><div>Of course they scored one of their runs on a freak play when the bat and ball flew at Nick Green and he hung in there until the last moment. I have to say it was a bit sobering seeing the bat sticking out of the ground where it impaled the sod knowing that could have been a piece of Green, but we recovered and Papi made them pay. <br /><div><br /></div><div>*****</div><div><br /></div><div>So I told a kid</div><div>Pedroia is good for two</div><div>I hope I'm right</div><div><br /></div><div>Bat and ball flying</div><div>Nick Green tries to stay on it</div><div>thank G-d he's not hurt!</div><div><br /></div><div>Papi's back in town</div><div>and announcing it loudly</div><div>three to one Red Sox</div><div><br /></div><div>Captain my captain</div><div>I sing your praises again</div><div>a great two run shot</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-8404277356129520240?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-41019790072490442142009-06-24T07:38:00.002-04:002009-06-24T07:46:51.885-04:00Boston returned to DC in interleague play against the Washington Nationals in their new stadium. It is a beautiful stadium with an ugly team. I was in DC when the Nats were about to enter into their first season this side of the border and the excitement was huge. Unfortunately we're still dealing with the Expos and Expos mentality, thus they have managed to disappoint to the point of thanking the baseball deities for this chance to allow the worst team in the MLB to be trounced by one of the best in the MLB. For once there were bodies in the seat, even if the results were close to a normal night at the ball park in DC.<div><br /></div><div>The fact those bodies were Bostonians who realized it was cheaper to fly to DC, stay a couple of days and catch a couple of Sox games is beside the fact. At least the Nats hung in there for a little bit before waving the flag of surrender.</div><div><br /></div><div>****</div><div>Sox playing the Nats</div><div>first time in the Nats new park</div><div>too bad the Nats suck</div><div><br /></div><div>It's Red Sox Nation</div><div>They're loud, proud and in da house</div><div>it's cheaper than home</div><div><br /></div><div>Wells is trying hard</div><div>but mimicking Pap's stare</div><div>isn't quite enough</div><div><br /></div><div>Jason Bay is great</div><div>Theo needs to sign him NOW</div><div>no ifs ands or buts</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-4101979007249044214?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-80355914923391359042009-06-22T07:05:00.002-04:002009-06-22T07:11:56.012-04:00A father's day game in the New England drizzle with strange winds. While I missed the first half of the game (we took my husband to brunch and to the JFK Library), what I did catch reminded me that Papelbon can have his human days where the glare's not as scary and the control isn't quite where he wants it. He got lucky and sometimes better lucky than good. Nick Green saved his backside this time... even then, it was a good win.<div><br /></div><div>NOTE: I set my twitter to Tehran time to help create a log jam so people can get information out. You should do the same.</div><div><br /></div><div>*****</div><div><br /></div><div>Drizzle in the ninth</div><div>Score is tied and Pap is off</div><div>good luck to the boys</div><div><br /></div><div>Nick Green steps in</div><div>with one mighty swing, is it?</div><div>YES walk off baby!</div><div><br /></div><div>Green saves Pap's back side</div><div>On a day the stuff was weak</div><div>Happy Father's Day!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-8035591492339135904?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-47089560914794480322009-06-21T16:21:00.002-04:002009-06-21T16:27:56.682-04:00It was a lovely day for a game, unfortunately it was at night when the weather got a little funky. Fortunately for us, the weather held and so did the Sox. Derek Lowe's return to Fenway wasn't quite what he hoped for; however, he wasn't an embarrassment.<div><br /></div><div>***</div><div><br /></div><div>Derek Lowe is back</div><div>But that doesn't stop the boys</div><div>from ending his night.</div><div><br /></div><div>I like double plays</div><div>when they are clean and pretty</div><div>and turned by the Sox</div><div><br /></div><div>Beckett throws a gem</div><div>it may not be breaking news</div><div>it's still a great feat<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-4708956091479448032?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-22074013641994391392009-06-20T09:38:00.002-04:002009-06-20T09:45:50.159-04:00What should have been an interesting match up turned into a disaster with the first pitch. It happens sometimes - the breaks go to the other team and it was one of those nights. What struck me when they pulled Dice-K was that in Little League we tell kids on the mound: you have 7 players behind you, just throw strikes and let them do their jobs. But a couple of odd bounces, weird directions off the wall and such made me wonder if that's really the right advice to give to kids?<div><br /></div><div>****</div><div><br /></div><div>It's Dice-K versus</div><div>Kawakami so far it's</div><div>a good one on tap</div><div><br /></div><div>We tell pitchers that</div><div>the whole team is behind them</div><div>I guess not tonight</div><div><br /></div><div>Bay got us on board</div><div>Big Papi sat us back down</div><div>perhaps it's a start?</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-2207401364199439139?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-37750338174911620392009-06-19T18:17:00.003-04:002009-06-19T18:23:12.049-04:00I knew when they pulled the tarp the game was over. Eck tried to tell me otherwise, but I knew and I needed to get some sleep before the iPhone launch today. With the storms looming on the horizon, I'm hoping they get the game in tonight as well... we'll see. Time for an old school Boston rivalry. I wonder who my parents are rooting for, they were Braves fans back in the day but now are "default" Red Sox fan since... well since I can remember. My, my loyalty lies in one place only: my heart (and sox) are RED.<div><div><br /></div><div>****</div><div><br /></div><div>Wow an on time start</div><div>As the rain falls on Fenway</div><div>can we sweep the Fish?</div><div><br /></div><div>Yes the beard of truth</div><div>powered Youk over the wall</div><div>for the one run lead</div><div><br /></div><div>It's starting to pour</div><div>They're rolling out the tarp now.</div><div>Marlins by default?</div><div><br /></div><div>Eck says we ain't done</div><div>this is just a rain delay.</div><div>Me, I'm not so sure</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-3775033817491162039?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-20058932003739923072009-06-18T07:55:00.003-04:002009-06-18T08:03:13.685-04:00Figures I was at the 499th consecutively sold out game because last night they gave away goodies for the 500th sold out game. Story of my life... oh well, we got a Papi homerun and other wonderful highlights that night. Last night's victory was a fresh taste of comfort as I gear up for work insanity over the next couple of weeks. Also, with a new car coming into my life I need to find an appropriate Sox emblem to go along with my RS plates. If only they made a Red Sox fish emblem.....<div><br /></div><div>****</div><div>I went the wrong night</div><div>no presents for me except</div><div>a big win and fun</div><div><br /></div><div>Will a run walk in?</div><div>Happened last night after all</div><div>Instead a single.</div><div><br /></div><div>Pap's intense again</div><div>throwing hot cheese at batters</div><div>falling down like leaves</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-2005893200373992307?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-57735227677518032622009-06-17T08:01:00.002-04:002009-06-17T08:07:49.703-04:00What a great night at the park! I headed into the game with my siblings for a night of baseball, beer and Fenway Franks. Papi got his groove back and is finally back over the Mendoza line. Jacoby stole a couple of bases and we dined on fish. :) Since the focus was on family time, there were no haiku documenting Wakes blistering 67 mph knuckle ball or other things I would normally note and I'd love to thank Nini for the assist on the second haiku.<div><br /></div><div>****</div><div><br /></div><div>At Fenway tonight</div><div>loving the view over first</div><div>what a game tonight</div><div><br /></div><div>Good game, family fun</div><div>Ortiz is hitting again</div><div>it's time for the win</div><div><br /></div><div>On the way back home</div><div>T-shirt vendors hawk their wares</div><div>"Five dollah hats heah"</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-5773522767751803262?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-32599076876324284162009-06-15T06:56:00.000-04:002009-06-15T07:00:20.654-04:00Like so many other games, this is one where it all went south later in the game. For the Sox this year it seems like if we can avoid that one "bad" inning, we're good and we're just not that good at avoiding it right now.<div><br /></div><div>****</div><div>Once again it starts/a bad inning changes all/oh for shorter games</div><div><br /></div><div>It's do or die time/we're coming into the ninth/time to get into gear</div><div><br /></div><div>You can't win them all/but I hate stupid losses/this one was stupid</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-3259907687632428416?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-69517244405570082182009-06-14T16:26:00.000-04:002009-06-15T07:04:05.708-04:00In game 2 against Phillie, there was a 1.5 hour rain delay after the first.Dice-K was left in a hair too long because he was brought back after the delay and thrw about 3-4 dozen warm up pitches before starting the second inning. While the offense stepped up and did their part, it was a bit hairy there for a moment.<div><br /></div><div>****</div><div>Lugo is hitting/the nation is so relieved/maybe it will last?</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh my Pedroia/never cease to amaze me/I mean it... don't stop</div><div><br /></div><div>Like Manny's better/c'mon, get it together/before we lose this</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-6951724440557008218?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-71961528841794169672009-06-12T06:38:00.001-04:002009-06-15T07:11:12.323-04:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre-wrap; ">I learned today that the twitter feed scrolls accordingly, so I will repost my game haiku the next day starting today. Enjoy. If anyone's interested in the older ones, let me know. My husband decided I needed to take a break from baseball and convinced me to go out for the evening. We ended up at a local mall, where I was forced to follow the game via Sportacular and MLB.com's game day programs. It wasn't pretty. At least I got home in time to watch the extra inning 5-2 win over Philly.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', fantasy;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre-wrap; ">****</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Husband says to me/you need a break from baseball/hooray for wi-fi</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre-wrap; "> In the Apple store/Game Day on a MacBook Pro/not ideal but works</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre-wrap; "> So close to a win/now it's a tie in the ninth/lets win red sox NOW</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-7196152884179416967?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566639102297480383.post-73653244053345579722009-06-12T06:35:00.000-04:002009-06-12T06:37:53.276-04:00I opened a Twitter account a year ago and then promptly ignored it. In a conversation just before the start of the 2009 baseball season, I mentioned it to someone who challenged me to write a Haiku about Red Sox games via Twitter. <div><br /></div><div>One problem I notice with twitter is that I can't correct typos - so I will use this spot to do so and apologize in advance for my ham fingered typing.</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/566639102297480383-7365324405334557972?l=haikuredsox.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>pikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791036878877751451noreply@blogger.com0