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Post by Guidas on Aug 7, 2013 21:40:35 GMT -5
Go Arizona.
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Aug 7, 2013 21:44:51 GMT -5
There goes Farrell again just pimping out Dempster to eat innings
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Post by Guidas on Aug 7, 2013 21:48:54 GMT -5
Victorino had a point but I don't get how umps are allowed to throw guys out when they're in the dugout just grousing. The ump fucked it up in the first place, just turn off the rabbit ears and take the elucidation of your erroneous call like a man. Robots can't come fast enough in this game. Hell a Roomba could've made a better call.
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Post by Don Caballero on Aug 7, 2013 21:51:40 GMT -5
Not a single mention about how awesome Gomes is? Step it up guys.
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Post by pedroelgrande on Aug 7, 2013 21:53:33 GMT -5
Jinx, jinx, jinx everywhere.
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Post by fenwaythehardway on Aug 7, 2013 21:54:10 GMT -5
Victorino had a point but I don't get how umps are allowed to throw guys out when they're in the dugout just grousing. The ump fucked it up in the first place, just turn off the rabbit ears and take the elucidation of your erroneous call like a man. Robots can't come fast enough in this game. Hell a Roomba could've made a better call. It's pathetic how the umps get away with escalating confrontations.
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Post by charliezink16 on Aug 7, 2013 21:54:21 GMT -5
Not a single mention about how awesome Gomes is? Step it up guys. Yeah Gomes has been huge for this team, and it's great to see after the hate this board had towards him through May. No one seems to place any value into chemistry, but that's exactly what Gomes brings. Everywhere he has played (OAK, TB, BOS), his team has played lights out. I love what he brings to the club, and he's been great for Boston this year.
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Post by Guidas on Aug 7, 2013 21:59:28 GMT -5
Jonny Gomes is why fastball hiss as they near the plate, for they know they are about to be hit. Hard.
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Post by bluechip on Aug 7, 2013 22:03:18 GMT -5
Nice plate appearence by Salty to earn the walk. I wish there was a better hitter on the bench than Synder.
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Post by fenwaythehardway on Aug 7, 2013 22:05:44 GMT -5
So let me get this straight, John Farrell... you decided to pinch-hit, and the result is that you ended up with your WORST HITTER batting in a key situation WITHOUT THE PLATOON ADVANTAGE. That's just... wow.
Edit: and the inevitable strikeout. *slow clap*
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Post by GyIantosca on Aug 7, 2013 22:10:42 GMT -5
Good Farrell that's what you get with this 3A third basemen. KeepXander down. Sweet.
I have to vent I can't take this anymore.
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Post by charliezink16 on Aug 7, 2013 22:10:43 GMT -5
So let me get this straight, John Farrell... you decided to pinch-hit, and the result is that you ended up with your WORST HITTER batting in a key situation WITHOUT THE PLATOON ADVANTAGE. That's just... wow. Edit: and the inevitable strikeout. *slow clap* #callupX
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Post by wcp3 on Aug 7, 2013 22:11:20 GMT -5
Pinch-hitting Snyder there was ... Mystifying.
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Post by grandsalami on Aug 7, 2013 22:12:15 GMT -5
Good Farrell that's what you get with this 3A third basemen. KeepXander down. Sweet. I have to vent I can't take this anymore. Uh JF is not responsible for callups you understand right?
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Post by soxfan06 on Aug 7, 2013 22:12:41 GMT -5
Call up Bogaerts
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Post by grandsalami on Aug 7, 2013 22:13:14 GMT -5
Pinch-hitting Snyder there was ... Mystifying. Rather have Snyder at 3rd and Napoli at first then both Snyder and holt in the game at the same time Given that carp is going to the OF now
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Post by GyIantosca on Aug 7, 2013 22:14:20 GMT -5
Pinch-hitting Snyder there was ... Mystifying. Matter of fact they should have WMB pinch hitting. He can hit the long ball. I would have both up now. Xander and WMB. They get nobody at the deadline and continue this platoon.
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Post by bluechip on Aug 7, 2013 22:15:49 GMT -5
Remy said the same thing earlier about Farrell calling up Beato. Seriously, in the 21st century the on the field manager really does not have a ton of say. He writes the lineup card, makes in game decisions (i.e. pitching changes and decisions on pinch hitting), and not too much more.
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Post by GyIantosca on Aug 7, 2013 22:15:50 GMT -5
Good Farrell that's what you get with this 3A third basemen. KeepXander down. Sweet. I have to vent I can't take this anymore. Uh JF is not responsible for callups you understand right? Thanks for correcting me. Do you feel better?
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Post by fenwaythehardway on Aug 7, 2013 22:16:24 GMT -5
So let me get this straight, John Farrell... you decided to pinch-hit, and the result is that you ended up with your WORST HITTER batting in a key situation WITHOUT THE PLATOON ADVANTAGE. That's just... wow. Edit: and the inevitable strikeout. *slow clap* #callupX How about if Farrell just uses the players he already has in a way that's not completely ass backwards?
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Post by grandsalami on Aug 7, 2013 22:19:39 GMT -5
Uh JF is not responsible for callups you understand right? Thanks for correcting me. Do you feel better? Your unfairly blaming Farrell for something he does not control.
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Post by Guidas on Aug 7, 2013 22:21:05 GMT -5
Napoli will not K here.
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Post by GyIantosca on Aug 7, 2013 22:25:04 GMT -5
Yes what a bench!
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Post by fenwaythehardway on Aug 7, 2013 22:25:16 GMT -5
Pinch-hitting Snyder there was ... Mystifying. He did the exact same thing with Gomes last night, pinch hitting him for Carp against a lefty, only to have Bo Porter immediately counter by bringing a righty pitcher into the game. And yes, I know Gomes hit the homer, but regardless, Farrell's inability to tactically pinch hit is remarkable. I mean, it's not rocket science.
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Post by GyIantosca on Aug 7, 2013 22:26:26 GMT -5
Thanks for correcting me. Do you feel better? Your unfairly blaming Farrell for something he does not control. Dude I thanked you . I am heated about the situation . I wasn't thinking if it was the manager or G.M. Just someone is responsible.
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