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Post by dnfl333 on Jun 3, 2017 19:12:17 GMT -5
Benny 20 for his last 102 AB still hitting in the top of the order, is even more of a head scratcher..
Go John go, you ain't made a bad move yet
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Post by dnfl333 on May 29, 2017 20:07:36 GMT -5
Explain the bullpen usage today in Chicago?
Your best setup reliever has a zero era in the 8th, but you burn him in the 6th because of who is up in the lineup is laughable...
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Post by dnfl333 on May 29, 2017 20:03:00 GMT -5
Kelly threw 29 pitches in the inning before. On what planet is bringing him out again a good idea with a very well rested bullpen? A 29 pitch inning is high stress and indicates he's not pitching that great. You just answered my question. If the bullpen is rested, you burn your best reliever in the 6th because of whose up is ludicrous... Make a lefty righty move or moves to get to Kelly in the 8th or Kelly for 1 batter in the 7th then the 8th.. Farrell lost this game. The facts are undisputed
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Post by dnfl333 on May 29, 2017 19:58:31 GMT -5
Perfect example today why the inconsistency of Farrell is the problem.. Kelly in the 8th has a zero era with 8 k. Kelly has appeared in the 8th inning 10 times this season. Why would you use kelly today in the 6th for 1 inning with a lead when you do not have a setup reliever? If you bring in Barnes or any other RP in the 6th or 7th to get to Kelly, if they give up the lead you have 9 outs to get it back.. Take the blinders off gentlemen. The facts are undisputed.. Farrell had Kelly pitch against the middle of the order while Barnes pitched against the bottom of the order. It didn't work, but it's not his fault. Take off the blinders, or better yet, just stop posting altogether. LOL Continue drinking the kool-aid my friend. It's the 6th inning. You don't burn your setup guy in the 6th
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Post by dnfl333 on May 29, 2017 16:29:13 GMT -5
What is the time line and info on Groome?
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Post by dnfl333 on May 29, 2017 16:27:42 GMT -5
Perfect example today why the inconsistency of Farrell is the problem..
Kelly in the 8th has a zero era with 8 k. Kelly has appeared in the 8th inning 10 times this season. Why would you use kelly today in the 6th for 1 inning with a lead when you do not have a setup reliever?
If you bring in Barnes or any other RP in the 6th or 7th to get to Kelly, if they give up the lead you have 9 outs to get it back..
Take the blinders off gentlemen. The facts are undisputed..
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Post by dnfl333 on May 29, 2017 15:47:40 GMT -5
Vintage bullpen management by Farrell. Start with a clean inning hey john.
No reason to pull Kelly with Sale going tomorrow...
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Post by dnfl333 on May 29, 2017 14:30:37 GMT -5
Explain why Lovullo takes a sub .500 Redsox Team to 9 games over .500 the year Farrell left on medical leave? Explain why Arizona 69 wins in 16 is currently 12 over 9 1 last 10? Coincidence, I don't think so.. You're right. John Farrell could never get hired by a team that just won 69 games and then, say, win the World Series with them. Explain the 2 straight losing seasons in last place? Explain the bullpen usage last year and lack there of in the playoffs? .500 club thus far in 17 and everyone has forgotten about Lovullo..
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Post by dnfl333 on May 29, 2017 14:23:37 GMT -5
Hat tip to Farrell for starting Bradley vs. a lefty. He is not a platoon player, nor should he be treated as one. Farrell deserves zero credit.
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Post by dnfl333 on May 27, 2017 17:26:10 GMT -5
Lovullo more than likely brings a more calm presence over the players. It is all about working with individuals to get them to concentrate more on the mental aspect of the game. To be ready at all times. How many times do we hear ex-players talk about the mental fatigue and such. He works better with each player that ultimately forms a Team that is on the same page game in and game out. It could be that simple. Listen to Farrell on Dale & Holley on EEI and before each radio broadcast. Then draw your own conclusion. When Farrell speaks its all about why a player isn't doing this or doing that. The blame is always on the player in not so many words with Farrell. Its time to cut bait! I hate defending Farrell, but you are literally just making things up that make sense to you and what you want to believe. There is no way that any of us have any idea of what effect Farrell has on 'bringing a calm presence' to the players, nor can it ever be measured. Explain why Lovullo takes a sub .500 Redsox Team to 9 games over .500 the year Farrell left on medical leave? Explain why Arizona 69 wins in 16 is currently 12 over 9 1 last 10? Coincidence, I don't think so..
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Post by dnfl333 on May 27, 2017 17:10:36 GMT -5
Perfect trade chip for another SP
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Post by dnfl333 on May 26, 2017 19:04:28 GMT -5
nice to see STravis getting his reps
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Post by dnfl333 on May 23, 2017 19:15:55 GMT -5
The lineup is a concern.....
A power hitter leading off, #3 hitter with 0 HR's batting 3rd? A rookie in an 0 26 slump who hasn't hit a HR in months batting cleanup and HRam #5? And people ask me why I say Farrell should be sent off to the White Mountains...
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Post by dnfl333 on May 23, 2017 19:09:30 GMT -5
920 ops the past month .340 13 RBI with runners in scoring position and all I hear about is ground ball ratio. .265 with an OPS well under .700. That's why you're hearing about groundball ratio. His approach is, as the Talking Heads used to say, "same as it ever was." If he keeps up that .920 OPS for the rest of the year and has the batted ball profile to explain a real development, then we're talking about something. Agreed.....
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Post by dnfl333 on May 23, 2017 19:05:59 GMT -5
I was going to write out some longer examples, but I don't have time, so I'll summarize for those who are upset about the Red Sox underperforming under Farrell and say the Diamondbacks are overachieving under Lovullo: What specific things does Lovullo deserve credit for with the Diamondbacks? What particular performances can be attributed to him? Similarly, what particular disappointing performances can be pinned on Farrell? Perhaps it can be summed up as this: What, specifically, is Lovullo doing that Farrell isn't? It's an honest question I have because I don't quite get what people think the difference is with MLB managers, whose jobs, I'd argue, matter the least of any coach in professional sports so long as they're not making monumentally boneheaded decisions (such as, say, if Farrell were starting Marrero over Bogaerts at shortstop or Young over Betts in right or something). There are very few in-game tactics decisions that matter a ton, unlike, say, what offense to run, what defense to run, and bigger picture substitutions and playing time. I'm not defending him necessarily - in fact, if someone was in the "the team needs a change and you can't fire all of the players" camp, I can buy that even though I may or may not agree - but I just don't get what people think the difference is from manager to manager. Lovullo more than likely brings a more calm presence over the players. It is all about working with individuals to get them to concentrate more on the mental aspect of the game. To be ready at all times. How many times do we hear ex-players talk about the mental fatigue and such. He works better with each player that ultimately forms a Team that is on the same page game in and game out. It could be that simple. Listen to Farrell on Dale & Holley on EEI and before each radio broadcast. Then draw your own conclusion. When Farrell speaks its all about why a player isn't doing this or doing that. The blame is always on the player in not so many words with Farrell. Its time to cut bait!
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Post by dnfl333 on May 23, 2017 18:23:56 GMT -5
Amazing at how Dave Dumbrowski even had managerial depth with Torey Lovullo and will potentially be searching for one come July. Henry is behind this, him and werner.. No way DD is this ignorant about retaining a sub .500 Manager and all the issues surrounding the clubhouse.. Another issue I have with Farrell, once a player or pitcher begins to slump there out. See Bradley and most every reliever. Same at 3B, a revolving door. Once a guy makes an error there out. Time to get Farrell out!
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Post by dnfl333 on May 20, 2017 21:22:42 GMT -5
Despite the bullish reports on Longhi's swing mechanic adjustments coming out of spring training, he's hitting 56% ground balls in Portland (in line with his career ground-ball-heavy profile-- 49% and 52.1% the last two years). Compare that to, say, Devers, whose breakout is at least in part driven by his elevating the ball more (42.1% GB this year, compared to 46.5% and 53.1% the last two years). 920 ops the past month .340 13 RBI with runners in scoring position and all I hear about is ground ball ratio.
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Post by dnfl333 on May 20, 2017 21:15:51 GMT -5
This is a poorly constructed line-up. We had a chance in the offseason to pick up a bat to replace Papi's in the middle of the line-up and passed due to payroll issues. Meanwhile we have Benintendi hitting clean-up. And don't get me wrong I think he is going to be a great player and should have a long and distinguished career with the Sox. But having no choice but to put him in a the position in the line-up he currently finds himself, and the corresponding pressure of hitting there, is not helping the team or his development right now. I used Benny as just an example. Also there is a better than average chance that the player who leads the team in HR's this year will be our lead-off hitter. This team was built to win on pitching and defense. So far the pitching, due to a combination of injuries and poor performances, has been subpar. And our defense has been one of the worst in the league What hitter would you have signed?
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Post by dnfl333 on May 20, 2017 21:05:18 GMT -5
Is there an inside joke about Lleyland I don't know about? dnfl seems to think the only thing holding the Red Sox back from winning 120 games and a championship every season is Jim Leyland. You are correct my friend..
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Post by dnfl333 on May 20, 2017 17:40:33 GMT -5
Jimmy is packing his bags
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Post by dnfl333 on May 20, 2017 17:39:10 GMT -5
Under Lovullo's management this team was pretty fun to watch even without Sale, Kimbrel, and Price. Every team who is winning is fun to watch. It's a lot easier to win with no pressure on the them because the season was already over. I'd rather have Lovullo also, but there really is no possible way that this game is Farrell's fault. He's not the one pitching and he's also not hitting or fielding. He is the Man in charge. It is the Managers job to get players to perform to the best of there abilities, regardless of talent level. You can only blame players so long..
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Post by dnfl333 on May 20, 2017 8:07:20 GMT -5
A couple more weeks of anemic play and the Red Sox could be sellers at the deadline. Perhaps guys like Young, Holt, and Leon might fetch some potential lottery ticket prospects to help focus on the future. This is one of the worst hitting Red Sox teams in recent memories and it may sense to "blow it up" and start over. The lack of prospect depth is going to make the process slow and painful. I just don't see this happening. The Sox are pretty much going for it. That is what the Sale trade indicated. Dave Dombrowski pretty much said as much in the press conference when the Sale trade was finalised. You can be sellers but still improve the Team.. The dead weight is John Farrell.. Again, I believe JF is only here because of Henry and Werner.. Bye bye
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Post by dnfl333 on May 20, 2017 8:04:53 GMT -5
And Hembree leaves a nothing 2-0 pitch over the middle of the plate. He's bad. 52runs allowed in 107 IP for the Red Sox. Now u know why SF let him walk..
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Post by dnfl333 on May 18, 2017 18:26:34 GMT -5
AB needs a few days off and did I mention removed from the cleanup hitter role..
Thanks John
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Post by dnfl333 on May 18, 2017 18:25:04 GMT -5
Long as it takes. Problem with Jackie might be John
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