Anyone else gonna watch Wells pitch against the Yankees today?

[WilliamPitt]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=klapisch_bob&id=1819697

NEW YORK -- When David Wells takes the mound on Sunday against the Yankees, it's a near-guarantee the cheers will cover him like a soft rain. He's a Padre, but that's only a technicality to the fans who've adored Boomer. To his extended family in the bleachers, Boomer is larger than life, if not slightly larger than his uniform.

But that's not to say there's peace between Wells and his former employers -- not after he reneged on a handshake deal last winter to sign with San Diego. Boomer's decision to leave New York forever severed his ties with the Yankees, and that includes owner George Steinbrenner, his sole advocate, who made the divorce official when he left Wells a blistering message on his voicemail.

That's why the elements are in place for a perfect storm this weekend, when Wells pitches against his old teammates. Boomer has told reporters this is this biggest week of his season, starting against the Red Sox and the Yankees in a five-day span. And while he nearly matched Pedro Martinez inning for inning at Fenway Park on Tuesday, getting a no-decision in a 1-0 loss, it's the Yankees who Wells is really targeting.

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[HuckleB]

1. would love to, but no cable & no desire to sit at a sports bar... Go PADS!

Go Pads!

:)

I do wish I could have seen the game against Pedro. That had to be a classic!

[WilliamPitt]

6. Well, it's Pedro v. Nomo tonight at 8pm EST

ESPN is carrying the game.

[HuckleB]

7. Hmm. Maybe I will find a bar. Hope the Sox bounce back.

This is a "no Dodgers" zone.

[tjwash]

2. Hanging on to that 1-0 lead...

...go Pads, and go Bosox...

[HuckleB]

4. 2-0

Damn. Error on Khalil. Reminds me of a day at PGE Park.

[Teddy_Salad]

3. Yeah, I'm watching the big child

Bastards pitching well.
He's still scratching his balls in between every pitch though. :silly:

[tjwash]

5. WOOHOO!!

Nice DP to get out of that inning!!

[SOteric]

8. If I didn't have to work I would.

:shrug: