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Game 88: Red Sox at Blue Jays [Extra Bases]
Joe Girardi is a Major Prick!!!
Yeah I said, what the heck are you going to do about it?
So why is this big bad Boston Red Sox fan calling New York Yankees skipper Joe Girardi a major prick? Well one, because I can and two, because I can. And oh yeah, three, because he is.
With Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau still suffering the effects of a concussion from earlier in the week, he decided it would be best to skip the 2010 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday in Anaheim.
And with Morneau being a fan selection to the American League squad, it was up to Girardi to choose his replacement. So with Kevin Youkilis of the Red Sox and Paul Konerko of the Chicago White Sox out there with All-Star credentials, the major prick picked Konerko.
Now I have absolutely nothing against Konerko for being chosen, he has the numbers to be there. But why in the heck isn’t Youk there after finishing a close second to Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher in the AL All-Star final vote.
After all, Morneau was elected by the fans. Youk finished way ahead of Konerko in the final vote.
So why did the major prick chose Konerko?
It’s quite simple actually. The rivalry between the Red Sox and the Yankees.
There’s a time and a place to let the rivalry between the Red Sox and Yankees come between things but the 2010 All-Star Game counts. While the two (Konerko and Youk) have similar numbers, Youk brings a different dimension to the game in that he can play first and third base.
If it weren’t for the other members of the Red Sox being in the game, I’d probably boycott it. But knowing the major prick, he probably won’t play them in the game and show us why he is a major prick.
Video: Tina Charles Asks Geno Auriemma To Shoot a Three & Hilarity Ensues
Towards the end of today’s WNBA All-Star Game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, former UConn Huskies All-American center Tina Charles asked her Team USA Basketball coach and former college coach Geno Auriemma if she could shoot a three pointer.
Of course with Geno being Geno, he obliged her offer and even said he’d give her $50 if she made it and she had to give him $25 if she missed.
Rather than spoil what happens, I’ll let you enjoy the video of the hilarity that ensued:
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Video: Maya Moore Interview With Rebecca Lobo at WNBA All-Star Game
After scoring 12 points and getting eight rebounds, five assists and three steals in USA Basketball’s 99-72 win over the WNBA All-Stars, three-time UConn Huskies All-American talked with former Husky and ESPN WNBA analyst Rebecca Lobo.
Here’s the video for you to enjoy:
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Video: Maya Moore With The Sweet Up & Under at WNBA All-Star Game
During today’s WNBA All-Star Game at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, three-time UConn Huskies All-American forward Maya Moore had 12 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals in USA Basketball’s 99-72 win over the WNBA All-Stars.
Moore was also on one of six Huskies in the game who played. Diana Taurasi (9 pts), Sue Bird (2 pts), Swin Cash (13 pts), Renee Montgomery (0 pts) and Tina Charles (6 pts) were the others.
Wait, what??? Moore is playing in the WNBA All-Star Game yet she’s still got one year to go at UConn? Ya don’t say!
Yes Moore was playing in today’s WNBA All-Star Game because she is the only collegiate player that is part of the player pool for USA Women’s Basketball. And with Geno Auriemma as her head coach there too, Moore was afforded the opportunity to play in the game and deservedly so.
And by the looks of this up and under move by Moore, you couldn’t tell she’s still in college:
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Video: All-Access With Diana Taurasi
Here’s a behind the scenes look from ESPN into the life of former UConn Huskies All-American and current Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi.
Video: Terry Francona Ejects Umpire After His Ejection
Boston Red Sox skipper Terry Francona was a little hot under the collar with home plate umpire Jeff Kellogg after Kellogg had ejected center fielder Mike Cameron from the game. Cameron had some words for Kellogg as he was leaving and eventually was tossed while in the dugout.
Francona came out to protect Cameron and whatever Kellogg said to Tito set him off as he was ejected from the game. Within a second of being ejected, Tito ejected Kellogg from the game.
Here’s the video for you to enjoy:
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Red Sox Gameday Open Thread – Blue Jays 7/10
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Afternoon Red Sox Delight – 7/10 [SOX & Dawgs]
Afternoon Red Sox Delight – 7/10
After pounding out 14 hits in a win last night, the Boston Red Sox will be looking for more of the same this afternoon in the second game of a three-game set at Rogers Centre against the Toronto Blue Jays.
This afternoon’s game will start at 1:07 p.m. and will be shown on NESN in the Red Sox television market. The game can be seen in the Blue Jays television market on Rogers Sports Net.. If you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2010 Red Sox radio network.
John Lackey looks for his 10th win before the All-Star break for Terry Francona and the Red Sox. In his 17 starts, Lackey is 9-4 with a 4.40 ERA. He’s made one start against the Jays this season, picking up the win despite allowing six runs in six innings back on May 10th. He’s made 12 career starts against the Jays and is 4-3 with a 3.74 ERA. In eight career starts at Rogers Centre, Lackey is 3-2 with a 3.04 ERA.
Brandon Morrow has pitched well as of late for Cito Gaston and the Blue Jays. He’s made 17 starts and is 5-6 with a 4.69 ERA. He took the loss in the May 10th game against Lackey after allowing six runs in 1 2/3 innings. He’s made ten appearances (two starts) and is 0-1 with a 6.48 ERA.
Lineups, batter/pitcher matchups, and links after the jump.
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| 1. Marco Scutaro | SS | 1. Fred Lewis | LF |
| 2. Daniel Nava | LF | 2. Alex Gonzalez | SS |
| 3. David Ortiz | DH | 3. Jose Bautista | RF |
| 4. Kevin Youkilis | 1B | 4. Vernon Wells | CF |
| 5. Adrian Beltre | 3B | 5. Adam Lind | DH |
| 6. J.D. Drew | RF | 6. Aaron Hill | 2B |
| 7. Bill Hall | 2B | 7. Lyle Overbay | 1B |
| 8. Mike Cameron | CF | 8. Edwin Encarnacion | 3B |
| 9. Gustavo Molina | C | 9. Jose Molina | C |
| John Lackey | SP | Brandon Morrow | SP |
50-36And here is the how hitters have fared against this afternoon’s starting pitchers:
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Ellsbury: Fifth broken rib occurred in KC, not Philly [Clubhouse Insider]
Ellsbury sets record straight on injury timeline [CSN New England]
Ellsbury addresses conditions of absence [Extra Bases]
Francona: ‘I got lucky as hell’ with Red Sox [Full Count]
Ellsbury gives timeline of injuries, treatment [Full Count]
Ellsbury tells his side of ribcage story [Projo Sox Blog]
Brentz ready to shine in Fenway showcase [RedSox.com]
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Paw Prints – The Daily UConn Roundup – 7/10
Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball teams as well as some of the other sports. We will do our best to bring you the links from all of the media that covers the Huskies on a daily basis. As always, links can be found by clicking on the read more button below.
Thank you for stopping and by making SOX & Dawgs your home for UConn Huskies news.
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UConn Football links
Shoemate To UConn Could Become Official As Early As… [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]
Also UConn Bound: WR Kamal Abrams [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]
You Probably Already Know About Commit Taariq Allen, Too? [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]
Friday mailbag [ESPN.com – Big East Blog]
UConn football adds USC transfer Shoemate [CT Post]
Huskies get USC transfer [Journal Inquirer]
USC fullback Shoemate finds better fit at UConn [New Haven Register]
Connecticut Huskies 2010 Team Preview [Xtra Point Football]
UConn Women’s Basketball links
Mosqueda-Lewis stars in exhibition win [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]
Show Us The Money, UConn Women [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]
Appel wants UConn loss to just disappear [CT Post]
Maya Moore Ready To Play With Pros At All-Star Game [Hartford Courant]
More UConn domination: USA Women’s National Team [Hartford Courant]
More than half of U.S. all-stars came through Storrs [New Haven Register]
Once again, UConn has the stage in All-Star event [Norwich Bulletin]
Next challenge met by UConn’s Moore [The Republican-American]
Storm stars Cash, Bird reunite with college coach Geno Auriemma [Seattle Times]
UConn Men’s Basketball links
Plenty Of UConn Flavor As Hartford Summer League Kicks Off Saturday [Mike Anthony – Hartford Courant]
Video: Niels Giffey In Action [Mike Anthony – Hartford Courant]
Some basketball musings [Neill Ostrout – CT Post]
UConn’s Walker picked for USA Select team [The Day]
Other UConn related links
Cape Cod League Spotlight: From Cape Cod to Cape Dog [KCT Baseball]