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RIOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Apr 8, 2012 -> 03:32 AM) 17 innings into the RV era, I already feel he's more competent a manager than Ozzie ever was. And I don't even agree with every single decision he's made yet. For me, I loved the pitch out in the likely running situation.

I'd really, really like to see Fukudome bat for Rios here

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 8, 2012 -> 03:31 AM) BS. But do the Sox believe that?

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 8, 2012 -> 03:29 AM) I hate this decision But I'll take it

I hate this decision

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Apr 8, 2012 -> 03:27 AM) That's what we get for De Aza playing so damn deep. Runner goes 1st to 3rd on a basehit up the middle. You have to play no doubles in that situation.

OMG, a pitch out! I love it

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 8, 2012 -> 03:22 AM) Viciedo should not PH for Dunn. Isn't it nice to get to say that this year

I hope Ventura likes to use his back-up catcher to ph a lot more than Ozzie did.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 8, 2012 -> 03:19 AM) Fukudome wouldn't have faced Adams if he was replacing Lillibridge, the Rangers would have brought in that lefty kid. And then Dunn would have to face the Lefty as well. I don't think they had a lefty up

Way too much taking strikes and swinging at balls tonight.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Apr 8, 2012 -> 03:16 AM) Adam Dunn looks like a totally different player. I can't recall any hits last year like the one he just had

QUOTE (sunofgold @ Apr 8, 2012 -> 03:15 AM) Fuku has had some success against Adams. Should have used him as PH for De Aza. +1

Rios playing nice defense out there.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 8, 2012 -> 02:05 AM) The problem though is that you then entice Washington to bring in a Lefty to face Fukudome and Dunn. They have any lefties in their pen? Thought they were looking for one. If they do, that's a good point by you.

QUOTE (jphat007 @ Apr 8, 2012 -> 02:03 AM) Can you go ahead and use some of your bad relievers against us tonight Texas. I hope we see Fukudome bat for Lillibridge in the 8th

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 8, 2012 -> 02:01 AM) There's no "Selling low" on him. He's a non-tender candidate at the end of the year if he repeats last year's performance. The funny thing is that if he's non-tendered, I bet Theo is the first person on the phone trying to get him.

That was actually a good swing by Beckham there. At this point, there's very few players in the lineup that can do any damage. At least they're coming up next inning.

Very nice Peavy! Took advantage of the conditions this game, and hopefully he builds on the last three innings. Get him a win

Question for others on this board: does De Aza play a deep CF?

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Apr 8, 2012 -> 02:46 AM) Game 2? I meant early in the season when we know Alexei struggles. With Rios looking so bad in the spring, it seems like a scenario where it's 2 easy outs for the opposition.

QUOTE (Disco72 @ Apr 8, 2012 -> 02:45 AM) I'm trying to (get) stay positive on Rios, but ugh. Still have him for 2 more years after this season.

QUOTE (Baron @ Apr 8, 2012 -> 02:45 AM) Rios is so bad You absolutely cannot have him and Alexei batting back-to-back at this point in the season.

Rios another guy who's worthless hitting the ball to right since he has no opposite field power.