http://www.boston.com/sports/basebal...or_sox/?page=2
A very interesting article for a number of reasons:
1. Oakland is pissed. They are pissed that Thomas got hit the other night after Zito went up and in on Ortiz. They are pissed that Swisher got hit in the back by Schilling after he threw behind Varitek. I don't think they have a reason to be pissed. If someone goes up and in and knocks down your big bat somebody on the other side is going to get plunked. And if your captain has a ball thrown behind him that hits him (after a big hit with first base open, no less) someone is going to get drilled. They are also pissed about how the fans are treating Bradley. Thats part of playing on the road, fellas. Only Bradley can be blamed for the reputation he has created for himself.
2. Schilling has let Varitek take over calling his games. That must be the reason for more pitches inside from Schilling last night. That was easily his best pitched game of the season. I'm curious to see how long Schilling lets Varitek call his games. Perhaps Beckett should follow the leader as well.