Porcello takes down Youkollis(sp?)

[Buzzman]

Youkillis stance + video = complete queer

[Buzzman]

dont worry, after the exited the game they sent him striaght to the airport and sent that bitch to the minors. I dont understand why Dolsi doesnt have a spot in relief. He has done exactly his job w/e he comes in the game. I think Dolsi will be the person everyone wants Zumaya to become, that is a setup man. Once he gets his secondary pitch good enough along with that fastball he can take care of the 8th.

[kyhadley]

wow this thread has me loling, I cant believe I missed this earlier

I don't even know where to start...

[Yawkey Way]

lol @ all of the tigers fans bitching as if to say the umpires can't do anything. When was the last time there was a fight and the pitcher WASN"T ejected but the batter was? It was obviouls Porcello was throwing at Youkilis, anyone who argues that is a homer/. You don't "miss" with an inside pitch and drill him right between the numbers.

[TheSanchize]

Youk should have expected that...especially after Miggy Cabrera got hit twice in two games and had to leave last nights game..

[celtsxpatsxsox]

The reason I'm most upset over this is because it sets an absolutely terrible standard. The umpires ejecting Porcello is basically inviting anyone to charge the mound whenever they get hit with a guarantee that you'll get the other team's pitcher thrown out. Porcello wouldn't have gotten thrown out had Youkilis just walked to first. But since YOUKILIS charged the mound, Porcello gets thrown out. Tell me how that makes sense?

Also, funny that nobody mentions that Cabrera, who is the better hitter between him and Youkilis, got hit both nights as well, and never even looked at the pitcher or think about charging.

Bottom line...Youkilis embarrassed himself by both getting man-handled by Porcello in the fight itself, throwing his helmet like a child, and running out there in the first place.

However, at the end of the day, I guess his technique worked, because it cost the Tigers a potential win. As soon as Lambert stepped foot outside the bullpen, it was game over.

wtf are you talking about with it setting a standard. The pitcher has always gets thrown out after they charge the mound. Take off the homer goggles.

Actually Cabrera and Youk are very similar and you could make the case that either one is better then the other THIS YEAR. In 13 less games Youkilis has more runs scored, more walks, a higher OBP, Higher slugging, and a higher OPS. Cabrera only has 3 more home-runs, and 1 more RBI in 13 more games than Youkilis. Only thing Cabrera holds over Youk by a decent margin is that he has a higher BA and strikeouts less. Youk is also a much better fielder than Cabrera.

if you consider using someones momentum to throw them down man-handling someone then I guess I can't argue that. I would be more impressed with Porcello if he didn't try to run away.

Exactly, at the end of the day the Red Sox improved there record to 64-48 and 15-5 against the AL Central.

[Yawkey Way]

and to be completely honest, i don't think Porcello completely man handled Youk..momentum was definitely in play seeing as Youk wrapped him up in a bear hug.

On another note, both Youk and Porcello got 5 game suspensions..Edwin Jackson got fined for being a little attention whore/bitch.

[Ralnakor]

The way I see it, Youkilis knew it was coming. Tigers get two guys plunked Monday, he ends up the one plunked by Jackson. Another plunking of Miggy, of course Porcello's gunna throw at him. Yes, he did it intentionally, and frankly, given three plunkings in two days, I can't say I really blame the kid.

Youkilis rushed the mound, Porcello was surprised his Avila didn't grab him, and threw Youkilis down. Youkilis and Porcello were suspended, big deal.

Beyond that, this should be a non-issue as far as everything goes on both sides. The issue should be over and done with, but of course it's not going to be.

That we have fanboys on both sides of the issue throwing insults at each other and each others' cities (looking at you Nasir) really shouldn't surprise anyone either. It happens anytime something like this goes down.

And this all from a Tigers fan.

[celtsxpatsxsox]

So...you'd be more impressed with Porcello if he stood there and tried to catch a HELMET in the face?

Interesting. I'm about 99% sure Porcello wasn't running away from Youkilis. He was running away from taking a helmet to the dome.

Also, it's a joke that Porcello received the same number of games as helmet-throwing Youkilis. Either Porcello should get 0 starts missed and Youkilis gets 3-games, or Porcello gets 1 start missed and Youkilis gets 8-10 games.

Porcello started to run before Youkilis' hands even went to his helmet.

and lol at you getting mad at Porcello getting a 5 game suspension. 5 games is nothing to a pitcher he doesnt even miss a start he just gets pushed back 1 day.

[godspeed]

That's great right there.

Another good caption for Youk could be "damn that mometum".

[Anthony]

worry about Beckett tonight, the end

[Youk]

Youk is still a bitch

I am not.



I wonder what my opinion is going to be!

The fact that you think the pitcher should not have been ejected makes you a fucking idiot. Did you remember the part where Porcello threw the ball, and then also was involved in the fight. "Oh! But he had to defend himself!" Yea, he does, but he did a little more than that. Porcello already tried to hit Martinez earlier but settled for Youk.

[Chrispy]

I am not.

lol

But which sucks for the redsox is youk is now suspended fora huge wildcard matchup with the rangers.

[kyhadley]

lol

But which sucks for the redsox is youk is now suspended fora huge wildcard matchup with the rangers.

will his appeal last through it?

[Buzzman]

why do you think the Rangers will win the wildcard? They are having a fluke year, while Boston does this consistently andis doing with there pitchers hurt right now. The Red Soz dont have to worry about the Rangers, they need to worry about the Rays.