Francona just got tossed.

Chi_archie · 05-14-09, 05:48 PM

what did he do?

they should toss ortiz

tullamore · 05-14-09, 05:50 PM

They need to drop Ortiz down in the lineup.

Slim · 05-14-09, 05:51 PM

They need to bench him. 0 for 6 today and no homers the whole year.

daggerkobe · 05-14-09, 05:56 PM

Cant argue balls and strikes. Although that was clearly ball 4. Didnt matter though cause Lugo hit a double on the next pitch.

Wouldve scored had Torii not made a spectacular gold glove catch.

Bluehorseshoe · 05-14-09, 05:59 PM

What is it with Boston not bunting in back to back innings????

tullamore · 05-14-09, 06:02 PM

Boston hardly ever bunts. They dont believe in it. Moneyball philosphy.

Bluehorseshoe · 05-14-09, 06:04 PM

I guess I can thank Bill James for the last two innings.

Chi_archie · 05-14-09, 06:06 PM

bunting or not bunting basically amounts to the same thing....

1 out is valuable BUT I think in close and very late situations like this, it might be worth it.....

Bluehorseshoe · 05-14-09, 06:09 PM

Originally posted by Chi_archie

bunting or not bunting basically amounts to the same thing....

1 out is valuable BUT I think in close and very late situations like this, it might be worth it.....

I agree. Late in the game it's a different story, especially when all you need is one run to win it and you have Papelbon to come in and close it.