RG23SoxFan

Here we go again...

yes, "fine" is a good description.

It tells me we need our lifeless weak-ass lineup to start hitting the baseball.

yeah the way this is looking we will see Ruiz in the 4th.

3-0 feels like 10-0 right now

This

I agree, would have been a wasted challenge. He was called out on the field and based on the replay they wouldn't have changed it.

Let's go Eloy, how about an early 2-0 lead?

I was thinking 4 lol

Yes, you are correct. His AB with the bases loaded was actually a good at bat even though it didn't end with a hit.

Yes, and I would wait and see if he has success closing out a couple of games and then possibly do this. If you do it now it clearly would feel like a demotion rather than just an experimental thing. That said it seems like Hendriks is the type of pitcher that would use it to motivate him so it might work out fine.

He was good enough to be an all star so he was pitching fairly well. If you erase the last 2 outings there would be no talk of him being taken out of the closer role. The main reason I would have a little patience with making a change is due to their lead in the division. Obviously if it continues you would have to consider other options, I just would give it more time to see if he can work through it.

Problem is they aren't playing horseshoes.

Idk I suppose Hendriks would be able to deal with flipping roles with Kimbrel, but I believe it is tough on players mentally when they feel like the team is bailing on them for some short term failure. Prior to the his last 2 outings Hendriks had been pretty good, not great and I think it's a little too quick to pull the plug on him.

I am guessing I would be in the very low minority, but considering our division lead I would keep using him in the 9th to close games. I truly believe confidence is an issue and the only way he will get it back is by having some success. I am hoping we have a one run lead going to the 9th tomorrow and he pitches.

You don't have to convince me lol...no matter what TLR does there is someone complaining.

yeah no one would've bitched if Collins had batted.

Results couldn't be any worse, might need to give it a try.

Who's the guy who says Abreu sucks in high pressure situations lol?

I understand why everyone is focused on Kimbrel/pitching but what's really disappointing is that we only scored 3 runs when we had so many opportunities.

Wonder if there is any whining and bitching on the Padres message board lol

Nothing....

Depends what the score is.

yeah all the players on both teams were all in on it lol

Not to toot my own horn lol