*Picture from Fenwayoutlet.com*Schill looked every bit of his 40 years tonight: left after 6 with a 6-2 deficit, and the pen, and the bats, did not help the cause: 12-2 Rockies, and it was as ugly as it reads.
6 days after pitching a 1 hit shut out, Schilling got lit up pretty good. And that's gonna happen: he's not the same guy who could strike out 10 batters and dominate with power for 8 innings.
He's 40 years old and is having to hit his spots, throw more off-speed stuff, and get good defense behind him. Last week it worked: tonight, 2 errors and trouble finding his splitter did him in.
Every body's gotta take a beating every now and then: tonight was Schill's turn. He'll always earn a "get out of jail free" card with me for what he did in the 2004 postseason. NO WAY the Red Sox win it all without him sacking up and pitching with blood seeping through his sock. My man risked his career to help end 86 years of frustration: I'm willing to give him a pass in what is most likely his final year in Boston when he has his struggles.
Tomorrow is a new day, and Beckett takes the bump: 10-0 for this year's Cy Young winner is my prediction. It's a marathon, not a sprint, and the Sox are sitting in the cat bird seat.
Lastly, Rakes, Trot, and Ciera were, magically, well behaved today: no fires, broken bones, or international incidents to report.
Which makes me think tomorrow's blog will read like the Jerusalem News.
163 comments:
"Schill/40 is not the same guy" - which is why Theo did not want to make a deal during ST. And I don't want to jinx Beck, but your 10-0 prediction sounds mighty good. Glad the kiddos had a good day (unlike Schill)!
Dude , thats more than old. 14 runs on 12 hits. compared to 2 runs on 8 hits.
On a brighter note I am sold out and shutting down. You will need to pick up the blogging pace.
Howdy Scott - Ted said that I would have made you proud (see previous post)- lol.
//Lastly, Rakes, Trot, and Ciera were, magically, well behaved today: no fires, broken bones, or international incidents to report.//
HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO BELIEVE THAT?
NOT YOUR KIDS?
carol,my post might be up by midnight at this rate:)
Scott tell me ya got another job please!
Yes K, needling you!
Carol you sound like a very bright lady. Jr on the other hand still thinks , even though Schill was making ten gazillion he deserved 40gazillion just because of the WS. oh well just had to push your buttons jr!
Bub, just one correction: Schill only gave up 6 of the 12: pen gacked up the rest.
And I don't know how I can pick up the pace any more than I am: one a day is about my limit. You want 6 per day, better go visit Carol's blog!
Glad you sold out: now you can help me run roughshod over Corn Meal.
And Carol: you aren't jinxing him: I imagine Beckett is relishing being the stopper to a 1 game losing streak.
Im really glad I didnt get to see that game. Im gonna be in Perryton tomorrow...about 7 miles I think from the Oklahoma border up in the panhandle. this traveling is really getting to me this week
WHAT CAROL? speak english.
Scott - Ted is a sentimental fool (emphasis on the 'mental)- LOL
No Kaylee I am through working till sept.
I really need help now.
And I STILL say, Bubba, that he should get his $13 million for one more year: they don't have a WS ring from 3 years ago without him.
Plus, he is one more entertaining SOB: no canned "I'm just taking it one day at a time" from him.
Actually scott you are okay as long as i can understand what you say:)
LOL Carol: Mental is my middle name.
If YOU had these 2 boys, you'd be mental too!
K - I only speak ingles.
CAROL:ME TOO.
Carol:I CANT WRITE A POST i need a better game to write one on.and my life aint that entertaining:)
The Mad Hungarian was entertaining but he wasn't worth 40 gazillion. You are too young to know him anyway.
Tex maybe I will become whatever you are in my spare time. Where do I apply?
Scott - You are a riot. Ted is lucky to have you as a brother-in-law!
Do you mean Al Harbosky? Who had a wicked Fu Man Chu and stomped around the mound talking to the ball?
I'm 37 brother: I Know who the Mad Hungarian is.
And Schill is NO mad Hungarion.
C'mon now Bub: remember who you are talking to.
I'm old school, when old school wasn't cool.
K - You take the good, you take the bad. Think "Facts of Life" :)
Carol, don't encourage him: his head is too big to fit through the door as it is.
I am trying too.
Is he wearing a cowboy hat?
And you just blew her mind with a "Fact's of Life" reference.
Tootie! Jo! Blaire! Natalie!
Kaylee, it was all before you were born.
CAROL:I will write one but,it wont be my best.
Hopefully she's seen Nick at Nite!
SORRY,I Dont get references to things that were before 15 years ago.
Hold on Carol I don't do cowboy. But you have moved yourself to the head of the class!
Hopefully she's seen Nick at Nite!
yes i have:)
15 years ago - The good 'ol days!
If your annual semi-retirement is coming up Scott, you should do a blog of your own (you would kill)!
This is like one big acid trip:
Kaylee, google "Fact's of Life" before my head explodes.
It was a really cheesy TV show from the 80's.
And I'm officially old.
Hopefully she's seen Nick at Nite!
And Kaylee says, " No I havn't seen Nick tonight, and besides who is Nick?"
I guess it's a good thing that I didn't reference something from 20 years ago!
Carol, I'm warning you: DO NOT encourage him.
He is like every nightmare you've ever had multiplied to 11.
Trust me on this.
Carol what is your last name I am putting in my will!
He got ya there K - ROFL
Ted/Scott - Who is the real angel, and who is the real devil (and don't tell me Corn Meal).
Bubba: STOP!
You are going to send them into a tailspin!
Jr I am counting the days till I am up in your grill 24/7
Carol, the man is pure evil.
He is the funniest, smart alleck you will ever meet: just check for your wallet after he shakes your hand.
Oh no - Think "Duel" Ted (way before your time K)!
I'm the one on the left shoulder!
Carol, I think Kaylee's head just exploded.
I can see why Ted's big sis married young!
IMDb K
Carol, if I had been a little older, I would have ran him off: however, now that he is family, I have to accept him, warts and all.
Im about to go back to calling cornmeal, Matt. HE doesn't deserve a cool nickname if he wont show up ever now and then.
Sweet Caroline's Dad has been de-throned.
Bub,the boy is whipped. He may be starting a diaper washing service.
I have given up on him. His name is now....
Henpecked.
I POSTED CAROL:)
Maybe he's still chasing ladybugs LOL
K, you do RSN proud.
//Kaylee, google "Fact's of Life" before my head explodes.//
ON IT!
Also "Duel/Dennis Weaver"
IMDb K
Carol please I may still be hip but stop with the word games. But I will try this one. Ok here goes.
Im dumb blond ok?
Leave it to you Scott - I set myself up on that one!
GOOGLE IS MY FRIEND! I got a whole website on that show:D
I may still be hip?
Bubba, let it go. You are ancient. Acceptance is your friend.
K - I vote for you to appear on this summer's "Big Brother" - We would have a field day with ya ;)
Henpecked. I think it was moving out in the boondocks. I bet they are out staring at the stars thinking about making another tax deduction!
Scott, you make it sound so easy ;)
IS THAT A SHOW CAROL?
"RUSTY"!
Boy is too much: started working out today: I wonder if the gym is a "Green Zone"?
carol:YA GOTTA realize my brain is stupid and slow
Yes K, on CBS.
Jr I am going to turn your life upside down when I get out. First off we give your hair a little color and then we go clothes shopping. The levi 501 have got to go!
Don't be taking after Ted, ya hear!
OH OKAY CAROL!
Carol I have 4 of them!
//Don't be taking after Ted, ya hear!//
OH mine was that way...long before ted,came!
I'm thinking John Travolta on Saturday Night Fever you two (IMDb again K).
Firstly, there is nothing wrong with salt and pepper hair.
Secondly, blue jeans are timeless: they NEVER go out of style.
Thirdly, you are freaking me out: leave my clothes, hair, etc.. alone.
//Carol I have 4 of them!//
4 what? kids? sontr make us too be bad.
Ted, I bet the weights are biodegradeable
* before scott get me on it that should have said dont make us out to be bad
4 - That would explain it Scott.
I NEED MY BED! IS 8:45 too early too sleep?
Kaylee you are starting to type and speak like a alien again!
HAHA SCOTT i know...how do you know i am from earth anyway?
NOT saying i am not but....
All right: it's been fun kid's. But I have GOT to go to bed.
See you all tomorrow: and Carol: don't believe a word he say's.
He's incorrigable.
And I don't care whether that is spelled right or not.
K - It's not to early, and Big Brother would love you (apply)!
Ted I wont you to take a deep breathe and repeat after me. Change is ok change is good. Whatever Scott has in mind Iknow he is thinking of my best interest.
Noted Ted - Goodnight.
HAHA I AM OFF TO BED i HAVE HAD TOO MUCH FUN TONIGHT.
Good night John Boy, Good night Mary ellen.
Try not to dream of Scott K -lol
Good night Grandpa:
::had to get the last word in::
K - IMDb 'Waltons' - Goodnight Scott!
HES THE LAST ONE I WILL DREAM OF DONT WORRY CAROL!
if scott is on your left shoulder TEd...I guess Im on your right...
i got Clowns to the left of me..jokers to the right....here i am stuck in the middle with you
and Scott..I AM BIG BROTHER :)
ok once and for all G'Night all
Man, you suckas sure are good at throwing mud when the party in question isn't around. A man can't go to church with his family?
I'll take the new name: Henpecked. I kind of like it. I'd rather sleep inside that outside with Rusty, anyway. and If I'm henpecked, she deserves to have it that way for putting up with me. So go on, ol' boys, blast away. The kid's alright.
And bub, just for your info, we HAVE been contemplating another tax deduction!
Lord have mercy - Don't give Scott new material LOL
I agree Carol: Scott needs no new inspiration.
Henpecked, ANOTHER tax deduction? Has my experience with 3 not scared you away from having more than 1?
And they accuse ME of being the slow brother.
Quick - Bring Rakes & Trot over to Uncle Mattie's for a sleep-over (that will change his tune) ;)
FYI - Head over to my blog to find out how last night's episode of 'The Facts of Life' turned out!
CAROL:You are too funny.Thats a great show:)
Ok, just to clarify: I'm the youngest of FIVE, and I have 13 nieces and nephews. I am fully aware of the consequences of adding more "tax deductions". However, as I am 1) The Smartest, 2) The Wisest, 3) The Most Non-OCD, my chances of having Ted's situation are slim and none.
Mattie,you just want to catch up with Scott and Ted on those "tax deductions".
Mattie, just remember, those "tax deductions" grow up and then the real fun begins. They start school. They go to sleepovers. They talk back. They think you are "uncool". They literally grow up right before your eyes, and your heart breaks and is happy for them at the same time.
Enjoy EVERY day with Caroline. I mean it. Before you turn around, she's less than a week from taking driver's ed. :(
"However, as I am 1) The Smartest, 2) The Wisest, 3) The Most Non-OCD, my chances of having Ted's situation are slim and none."
Delusional, thy name is Henpecked C. Meal.
Better watch out: have you not learned from me about dumb things you say coming back to haunt you?
Ted - "Henpecked C. Meal" or as he may prefer - "Slim N. None"
Even better Carol!
Ed I thought you promised a new blog for me. What if I find you a car out here and just drive it back to you.Borrow Angie's for a few weeks.
I did a new blog: last night Bub. Can't post a new one until Mutt and Jeff are asleep.
That sounds good: you find it, tool on out here.
HEY just have one up by the end of the night would ya?
Oh my how the mighty are slipping!The unmentionables are on a 9 game win streak and the home team appears to be on a Rocky Mt. High.
Kiddies don't change this channel tonight I think we might set a all time record. Jr you better double up on the meds.
I'm keeping the faith Bub.
Long way from over, long season.
Still, I want to hit something really, really hard.
hey scott:YA gunna start rooting for another team since,the RED SOX arent winning?
OOPS didnt mean to give scott more inspiration:)
Nice one Kaylee!
Kaylee since I am a baseball fan I root for someone everday!
Well well well what do owe this early appearance by the green one.
mattie:I had to throw it out there:D
Scott:So you like all 30 teams?! ROOT FOR ANYONE BUT THE YANKEES!
hey he commented on my comment:D
Henpecked, the wife must be out. Or asleep.
BTW, how's sleeping outside with Rusty going?
Jr Im thinking about buying motorcycle. Doing a EasyRider out to your place. Can I ship my golf clubs and guitar to you ahead of time?
Come on Mr Hen speak up.
isnt rusty his dog?
thanks for putting the image of you on a motorcycle in my head SCOTT.
Where is Carol I need her to tell the boys what a sell guy I am again!
Kaylee, its thurday and I like you on thurdays so don't blow it!
OKAY i wont.
Jr I know what you are trying to do.
Henpecked C. Meal here, to defend my honor. For your info, I was trying to wrestle Baby C to sleep. Nothing like your wild bunch, Jr., but unable to blog one handed.
Bub, you go Easy Rider, Elmer goes over the edge. Just a warning.
ok that was tell them what a SWELL guy I am.
I prefer to have everyone on the edge of their seat
Kaylee, Ted's comment on sleeping with Rusty is in regards to my putting up a pic of Amanda on my blog that was taken right after she gave birth. He doesn't understand how I can still be sleeping in the house.
Jr I know you are thinking, let me go like a untied balloon and I well land shortly. Not gonna happen. Im here for the long term this evening.
//Ted's comment on sleeping with Rusty is in regards to my putting up a pic of Amanda on my blog that was taken right after she gave birth. He doesn't understand how I can still be sleeping in the house.//
DID You really expect him too? he is the master of fooling with ya!
I CAN BELIEVE IT ALTHOUGH,i wouldnt be brave enough to do such a thing in the first place.
Bub, I'll agree with Mattie here. Elmer will go bonkers, and then want to talk to ME about it all the time instead of confronting you.
Please: do not let that happen.
And I'm working on a new post at the same time: though it may be changed: 2 on, nobody out in the 6th for the Sox.
Keeping the faith.
MR Peck I liked everyone woundering who Rusty was and drawing their own conclusion.
WHO is Elmer? AM I MISSING SOMETHING HERE?
Our Pop Kaylee.
OH okay proceed on talking i will butt out.
Boys are you working on our entertainment agenda for my time out their? I wont no excuse's
Kaylee stay tuned the circus is coming to town.
OH I AM SCOTT!
When are you coming? You people are ridiculous about not giving specific dates.
Still want to go to Greenville, SC and see the Drive with Gabe Kapler.
After that, I'll probably need some time apart: that may extend my being around the family past it's limits.
SCOTT:If you like me on thursdays does that mean you wont tomorrow on a friday?
Chicken little get all of your honey does DONE ASAP. My Name is Earl you TOO. OK Im going to take a oxygen break be back shortly
Kaylee since I think you are really about 28 and one of the Diamond Back Girls I will like you on fridays also.
haha okay works for me:)
Faith is wavering: no runs in the 6th, now bottom of the 7th, 1 out.
Ugh.
THIS GAME IS BORING...this game is the red sox game:)
are ya trying to go for a record or something?? I am really bummed bout this game.
I just know someone BETTER find the dadgum bats with the runs by the time I get to San Diego
TEX:ID RATHER IT START AGAINST SAN FRAN!HES WORKING ON A POST!PATIENCE!
WHERE DID SCOTT GO?
6-1. It's not over yet. I seem to remember the "Mother's Day Miracle" in Baltimore.
::HOPES THE MOTHER DAY THING HAPPENS HERE::
Timlin needs to pitch better real soon!
CAN WE START WINNING AGAINST the GIANTS? and Barry bonds?
OK Im here for a second. PRomised to play scrabble. But it goes quick I can make up a heck of a lot of words!
HAHA scott:YOU ARENT SUPPOSED TO MAKE UP WORDS
YOU playing with the wife?
i wont gpo into game details:-P
ok time might be time for bed. i am making up words again LOL!
BTW ted how long is this post you are writing?
NEW POST I LOVE IT:0
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