Boston Red Sox (MLB 07: The Show)

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*Shocked that you're not 36-0*

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No drama this time
In a final push for Clemens, the Red Sox bury Baltimore


Jason Varitek's 2nd HR of the season sealed the sweep

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 8 1 0 1 0 4 1 3 0 0 x 9 13 0 W: J. Beckett (4-2) | L: J. Manon (0-1)

Boston Red Sox
J. Lugo, SS: 1-4, RBI, BB
K. Youkilis, 1B: 1-5
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-2, RBI, 3 BB, K
W. Pena, LF: 1-4, 2 RBI, BB, 3 K
J. Drew, RF: 1-4, BB
A. Cora, 3B: 1-5, K
J. Varitek, C: 3-4, HR (2), 3 RBI, BB
C. Crisp, CF: 2-2, RBI
D. Pedroia, 2B: 2-4, RBI

J. Beckett (W, 4-2): 6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 7 K
M. Timlin: IP, 2 H, ER, K
J. Romero: IP, H, 0 R, K
B. Donnelly: IP, 0 H, 0 R, K

Baltimore Orioles
C. Patterson, CF: 3-4, HR (4), SB
B. Roberts, 2B: 0-4, K
M. Tejada, SS: 0-4, 3 K
A. Huff, LF: 1-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, K
N. Markakis, RF: 1-4, 2B, K
M. Mora, 3B: 0-4, 2 K
F. Bynum, DH: 2-3, 2B
J. Gibbons, 1B: 1-3, RBI, 2B, K
R. Hernandez, C: 0-3, K

J. Manon (L, 0-1): 3.2 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 4 BB, 3 K
S. Williamson: 1.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, BB, K
J. Walker: 0.1 IP, 0 H, ER, BB
D. Baez: 2.2 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, K

Record: 25-12
Next Game: Detroit (18-20)
Pitching Matchup: Daisuke Matsuzaka (5-0, 1.21) vs. Mike Maroth (1-1, 3.51)

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The Rocket lands in Boston
Clemens: "I belong in Boston"

May 14, 2007



BOSTON, MA - A popular phrase used by Red Sox fans in reference to Roger Clemens is, "He'll wear pinstripes into the Hall...and he'll wear pinstripes into Hell."

But now, at least for a little while...Red Sox fans will have to put aside their hatred for the man they dubbed a traitor.

A dozen years after leaving Boston for Toronto, 44-year old Roger Clemens is returning to the Red Sox, agreeing to a one year, 20 million dollar deal, with an option for a second year, if he decides to play next year.

The Red Sox play the defending AL Champion Detroit Tigers tonight at Fenway, starting a four-game series. But all the focus was on Clemens today, as he held a press conference with Red Sox GM Theo Epstein.

"I watched the team this weekend vs. Baltimore, and I thought, 'Hey, these guys are pretty good', and I told Theo I'd have an answer for him by 8:00 last night, and I called him and told him I'd like to play out the rest of my career with the Red Sox," the seven-time Cy Young Award winner said in the press conference.

"Theo told me he'd talk to Scott (Boras), and the contract would be ready to sign today. After I hung up with Theo, I called Curt (Schilling) and told him the news."

Schilling and Clemens last crossed paths in the 2001 World Series, as Clemens started Game 7 vs. the Yankees while Schilling started for the Diamondbacks. Now, they will team up to not only help develop Josh Beckett and Daisuke Matsuzaka, but attempt to lead the Red Sox to another World Series in the true twilight of their careers.

"I spent 13 years of my career in Boston, I know how the fans are here. Nobody knows better than me what they're like if you defect to the enemy, which is what they feel I did. I know there are still some hurt feelings out there, and seeing me back in town will bring those feelings back...I just hope I can win some fans back with my performance on the field," Clemens said. Clemens won four Cy Young Awards after leaving Boston the first time - two in Toronto, one in New York, and one in Houston.

In a move similiar to what the Astros did with him last year, the Red Sox will have Clemens start in the minors to get his legs under him before he makes his debut for Boston. He is scheduled to start for Boston's AA affiliate Portland on May 19th vs. the Reading Phillies. If all goes well, he will then start on May 24th for Boston's AAA affiliate Pawtucket, vs. the Syracuse Chiefs.

It is unclear when he would then make his Red Sox re-debut, but it's possible he would make his first start near the end of the month vs. Cleveland at Fenway. Once he makes his major league debut for 2007, Clemens will wear #21, the same number he wore for Boston from 1984-1996.

[Acid]

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Ugh, I loathe Roger Clemens.

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Sox outslug Tigers
Early homers by Youkilis and Ortiz set the tone


Big Papi smashed his 13th homerun of the season in the 1st inning

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 11 1 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 x 7 6 0 W: D. Matsuzaka (6-0) | L: M. Maroth (1-2) | S: J. Papelbon (12)

Boston Red Sox
J. Lugo, SS: 0-3, BB, K
K. Youkilis, 1B: 1-3, HR (5), 2 RBI, BB, K
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-3, HR (13), BB, K
M. Ramirez, LF: 1-4, 2 RBI, 2 K
J. Drew, RF: 1-4, K
E. Hinske, 3B: 1-3, 2 RBI, K
J. Varitek, C: 1-4, K
W. Pena, CF: 0-3, K
D. Pedroia, 2B: 0-3, K

D. Matsuzaka (W, 6-0): 5.0 IP, 9 H, 4 ER, BB, 6 K
H. Okajima: IP, 0 H, 0 R, K
M. Timlin: IP, 0 H, 0 R, K
B. Donnelly: IP, H, 0 R, 2 K
J. Papelbon (S, 12): IP, H, 0 R, 2 K

Detroit Tigers
C. Granderson, CF: 1-5, K
M. Thames, RF: 2-5, 2 K
C. Guillen, SS: 1-5
C. Monroe, DH: 0-4, 2 K
G. Sheffield, LF: 3-3, HR (1), 2 RBI
I. Rodriguez, C: 2-3, HR (7), 2 RBI, BB
C. Shelton, 1B: 0-4, 3 K
B. Inge, 3B: 1-4, 2B, 2 K
K. Hooper, 2B: 1-4, 2 K

M. Maroth (L, 1-2): 5.0 IP, 3 H, 6 R (4 ER), 3 BB, 5 K
W. Ledezma: 3.0 IP, 3 H, ER, 6 K

Record: 26-12
Next Game: Detroit
Pitching Matchup: Tim Wakefield (2-4, 8.92) vs. Zach Miner (2-1, 2.48)

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Tigers show their teeth
Wakefield is booed off the field at Fenway


Brandon Inge led the Tigers' blitz on Boston's pitching

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 2 4 5 4 0 0 15 18 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 1 W: Z. Miner (3-1) | L: T. Wakefield (2-5)

Boston Red Sox
J. Lugo, SS: 1-4
K. Youkilis, 1B: 2-4, 2B, K
D. Ortiz, DH: 2-4, RBI
M. Ramirez, LF: 1-4, K
W. Pena, RF: 0-4, 2 K
E. Hinske, 3B: 0-4, K
D. Mirabelli, C: 0-4
C. Crisp, CF: 1-4, HR (1)
A. Cora, 2B: 0-2, HBP

T. Wakefield (L, 2-5): 5.0 IP, 7 H, 6 ER, 5 BB, 5 K
B. Donnelly: 1.1 IP, 9 H, 9 R (8 ER), K
M. Timlin: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 K

Detroit Tigers
C. Granderson, CF: 0-5, BB, K
M. Ordonez, RF: 1-6, 2 K
C. Guillen, SS: 2-6, 2B, 2 K
C. Monroe, DH: 2-5, 2B, BB
M. Thames, LF: 3-6, 3 RBI, K
I. Rodriguez, C: 3-5, RBI, 2B, BB, K
C. Shelton, 1B: 2-4, 5 RBI, 2B, BB
B. Inge, 3B: 3-5, HR (5), 6 RBI, 3B
K. Hooper, 2B: 2-3, BB, HBP, K

Z. Miner (W, 3-1): 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 K
J. Zumaya: 3.0 IP, H, 0 R, 3 K; 100 MPH pitches: 12

Record: 26-13
Next Game: Detroit
Pitching Matchup: Julian Tavarez (1-3, 4.11) vs. Jeremy Bonderman (2-3, 4.38)

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Tigers trounce Red Sox again
Bonderman hurls a gem as Sox pitching is smacked around


Jeremy Bonderman was masterful with all of his pitches

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 2 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 8 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 W: J. Bonderman (3-3) | L: J. Tavarez (1-4)

Boston Red Sox
J. Lugo, SS: 0-4, K
K. Youkilis, 1B: 0-4, 2 K
D. Ortiz, DH: 0-4
M. Ramirez, LF: 0-3, K
J. Drew, RF: 0-3, 3 K
E. Hinske, 3B: 1-3, K
J. Varitek, C: 1-3, 2 K
C. Crisp, CF: 0-3, K
D. Pedroia, 2B: 1-3, 3B

J. Tavarez (L, 1-4): 3.1 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 K
M. Delcarmen: 0.2 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, K
J. Pineiro: 3.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 2 K
H. Okajima: 1.2 IP, H, 0 R, K

Detroit Tigers
C. Granderson, CF: 4-5, RBI, K
M. Ordonez, RF: 2-5, HR (5), 3 RBI, K
C. Guillen, SS: 2-4, 2 RBI, BB, K
C. Monroe, LF: 1-5, RBI, K
G. Sheffield, DH: 0-4, BB, K
I. Rodriguez, C: 2-4, RBI
S. Casey, 1B: 0-4, BB, K
B. Inge, 3B: 1-4
N. Perez, 2B: 3-4

J. Bonderman (W, 3-3): 8.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 11 K
J. Zumaya: IP, 0 H, 0 R; 100 MPH pitches: 5

Record: 26-14
Next Game: Detroit
Pitching Matchup: Curt Schilling (5-1, 3.42) vs. Nate Robertson (3-0, 2.49)

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Man oh man, Manny!
Red Sox strike late to split series with Tigers


After his buddy Ortiz walked, Manny made the Tigers pay, walking off in the 9th

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 5 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 6 13 0 W: M. Timlin (1-1) | L: T. Jones (1-2)

Boston Red Sox
A. Cora, SS: 2-4
W. Pena, LF: 1-5, K
D. Ortiz, 1B: 1-3, HR (14), 2 BB, 2 K
M. Ramirez, DH: 4-5, 2 HR (11), 5 RBI, 2B, K
J. Drew, RF: 1-3, BB
M. Lowell, 3B: 1-4, 2 K
D. Mirabelli, C: 1-3, K
-J Varitek, PH-C: 0-1, K
C. Crisp, CF: 0-4, K
D. Pedroia, 2B: 1-3, K
-E. Hinske, PH: 0-1

C. Schilling: 6.0 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 3 K
H. Okajima: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 K
M. Timlin (W, 1-1): IP, 0 H, 0 R, K

Detroit Tigers
C. Granderson, CF: 2-5, HR (5), 2 K
M. Ordonez, RF: 0-4, K
C. Guillen, SS: 2-4, RBI
C. Monroe, DH: 0-4, 2 K
M. Thames, LF: 0-4, K
I. Rodriguez, C: 2-4
C. Shelton, 1B: 2-4, 2 HR (4), 3 RBI
B. Inge, 3B: 0-4, K
K. Hooper, 2B: 2-4

N. Robertson: 6.2 IP, 9 H, 4 ER, BB, 8 K
F. Rodney: IP, H, 0 R, BB, 2 K
J. Zumaya: 0.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R; 100 MPH pitches: 1
T. Jones (BS, 3; L, 1-2): 0.0 IP, H, 2 ER, BB

Record: 27-14
Next Game: Atlanta (20-22)
Pitching Matchup: Josh Beckett (4-2, 3.74) vs. Chuck James (4-1, 1.65)

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Red hot Red Sox go yard on Braves
With Rocket's AA debut around the corner, Boston bats ignite


In what's become a competition between the two, Ortiz has pulled ahead of Manny in the RBI race by 2

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 5 7 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 2 2 x 9 13 0 W: J. Beckett (5-2) | L: C. James (4-2) | S: J. Papelbon (13)

Boston Red Sox
A. Cora, SS: 1-4, RBI
K. Youkilis, 1B: 1-5, HR (6), K
D. Ortiz, DH: 3-5, HR (15), 4 RBI, 2 2B
M. Ramirez, LF: 1-5, HR (12), 2 RBI, K
J. Drew, RF: 1-4, K
M. Lowell, 3B: 2-4
J. Varitek, C: 0-4, K
W. Pena, CF: 2-2, 2 BB
A. Cora, 2B: 2-4, RBI, K

J. Beckett (W, 5-2): 6.1 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 5 K
M. Timlin: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R
J. Papelbon (S, 13): 2.0 IP, H, ER, 2 K

Atlanta Braves
E. Renteria, SS: 0-4, 2 K
M. Diaz, DH: 0-4, K
C. Jones, 3B: 1-4, HR (8)
A. Jones, CF: 1-4, K
B. McCann, C: 1-4, HR (7), K
C. Wilson, LF: 1-3, HR (6), 2 RBI, HBP
S. Thorman, RF: 2-4, HR (5), 2B
W. Aybar, 1B: 1-3
M. Prado, 2B: 0-3, 2 K

C. James (L, 4-2): 5.2 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
R. Soriano: 2.1 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 2 K

Record: 28-14
Next Game: Atlanta
Pitching Matchup: Daisuke Matsuzaka (6-0, 1.74) vs. Kyle Davies (1-3, 5.66)

[Beantown]

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At least you're not sucking horribly.

If you were ruining my favorite team, I would kill you.

Good job.

You should try Lester out, by the way. If he's in the game.

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Lucky number seven for Daisuke
Rookie ace is wild, but gets to 7-0


Daisuke was disappointed with his control, but he still only allowed one run

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 x 3 8 1 W: D. Matsuzaka (7-0) | L: K. Davies (1-4) | S: J. Papelbon (14)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 3-4, 2B, SB, K
J. Drew, RF: 1-4, HR (6), 2 RBI, K
M. Ramirez, LF: 2-4
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-2, 2 BB
K. Youkilis, 1B: 0-3, K
J. Lugo, SS: 0-3, 2 K
M. Lowell, 3B: 1-3, RBI
J. Varitek, C: 0-3
D. Pedroia, 2B: 0-3

D. Matsuzaka (W, 7-0): 7.0 IP, 4 H, ER, 5 BB, 6 K
B. Donnelly: IP, H, 0 R, K
J. Papelbon (S, 14): IP, H, 0 R, BB

Atlanta Braves
E. Renteria, SS: 1-5, 2 K
M. Diaz, DH: 1-5, K
C. Jones, 3B: 0-3, 2 BB
A. Jones, CF: 0-2, BB, K
B. McCann, C: 1-4
C. Wilson, LF: 0-3, HBP, K
J. Francoeur, RF: 1-3, RBI, K
-W. Aybar, PH: 0-1
B. Pena, 1B: 0-3, BB
M. Prado, 2B: 2-3, 2B, BB, K

K. Davies (L, 1-4): 7.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, BB, 4 K
M. Gonzalez: IP, H, 0 R, BB, K

Record: 29-14
Next Game: Atlanta
Pitching Matchup: Jon Lester (0-0, 0.00; Tim Wakefield optioned to AAA) vs. Mark Redman (4-2, 3.02)

[Beantown]

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I didn't mean send Wakefield to AAA, damn. That's so...un-Red Sox.

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I didn't mean send Wakefield to AAA, damn. That's so...un-Red Sox.

Well an ERA of around 10 is so...un-Wakefield.

Adjustments must be made.

(Side note: Updates will be slow the next 4-5 days. Finals suck. )

[Beantown]

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Well an ERA of around 10 is so...un-Wakefield.

Adjustments must be made.

It's more likely than him being sent down to AAA.

If you trade him, my threat of killing you will come true.

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Clemens Watch: AA
Rocket gets no decision in AA

READING, PA - The Rocket's launch sequence has begun.

In his first organized game since the end of Houston's season last year, Roger Clemens played four innings on a managed pitch count of 50, allowing 5 hits, 2 runs and striking out 7. He got the no decision, and Portland lost to Reading in the 9th 4-3.

"I felt pretty good out there...just a little rough around the edges," Clemens told reporters after the game. "I still gotta work on my fastball, velocity-wise, and the location could use some work too. As far as my splitter, the command is okay...velocity is my biggest issue now."

Clemens will start for AAA Pawtucket on the 24th.