Red Sox 3 Angels 1

I was off about the score, but right on about the players of the game, as Lackey dominated his former team going 7 innings allowing 1 runs on 2 hits with 4 K's. The other guy I picked for player of the game had a night for himself too going 3-4 with 2 RBI (including his 2nd HR of the season). Ortiz also added a solo HR. Between those three guys, and the bullpen (Papelbon, Bard) doing their job it was smooth sailing (Papelbon got his 8th save of the young season).

Pineiro had a better game then I predicted going 6 innings allowing 2 runs, but I still think he sucks, and is lucky he didn't get slaughtered letting up 8 hits. The Angles seem to be falling apart. They have gone 0-5 so far in May, which is the first time in team history that has happened.

I probably sounds like a broken record, but this is the way the Sox are going to have to win. Solid pitching that gets you deep into game, and clutch hitting when you need it. I don't see the Sox blowing the doors off teams, but their pitching really is this good, and at least that is something to build on.

With the win the Sox are still 6 1/2 behind the Rays, and 5 1/2 behind the Yankees in the AL East.

Oh and there is no way I am going to discuss the fact that Nomar was there, or the fact they brought back Daubach (who looked like he is weighing about 3 bills) and Trot Nixon to welcome him, because when I saw that I almost hung myself.

Angels Sign Joel Pineiro

There are reports flying around today that the Angels have signed the 2nd best pitcher still availible (the first being Sheets). Pineiro and the Angels have an agreement worth about $16MM over two years. I am a little torn on whether this is a good deal or not. On one hand the deal is only worth $1MM more than the Nationals paid for Jason Marquis, but on the other hand I just don't think very much of Pineiro (especially in the AL).

I know Pineiro had a very good season last year (15-12 with a 3.49 ERA), but he is only 1 year removed from an ERA of over 5 and this was all done in the NL (can't you just tell how much respect I have for the NL?) Anyways, he will be taking the physical today, which is usually just a formality, but he has had shoulder problems in the past, so anything is possible.