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That was intentional...and I can't blame them after we threw at Young for no reason.

QUOTE(BamaDoc @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 03:00 AM) How the hell is this Ozzie's fault. Should you pitch Jenks every inning of every game? If you can't try to regain these guys confidence now then when. Honestly, you guys would burn out a bullpen in a month. It isn't Ozzies fault they sucked tonight. My biggest beef was that he was warming up MacDougal. If you're going to have him throwing in the bullpen, then bring him in to face Baldelli before the tying run can get to the plate.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 02:59 AM) I missed the part where Ozzie is at fault for Riske and Cotts not doing their jobs. It was a 7 run game. If you cant use Riske then, when are you supposed to? And this is a reason why I said we definitely shouldn't re-sign him this offseason. He's a mop-up pitcher who had an ERA look better than he's really been. His stuff has really deteroriated since last year.

Good job by Thornton. It really feels like this is a 7 man team right now (Dye, PK, Crede, Garland, big 3 relievers). If those guys don't do it, then no one will.

QUOTE(StrangeSox @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 02:57 AM) They're already burning up the bullpen (at least the s*** part of it). Now the tying run is at the plate in a game where the Sox scored 11 runs. That's why you bring in your better relievers to get out a bad team and finish the game. If you're warming up MacDougal, bring him in the freaking game.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 02:56 AM) Why should we have used Mac and Thornton is a 7 run game? If Riske and Cotts get the job done, this isnt a problem. I agree, but MacDougal should have been in to face Baldelli.

QUOTE(El Barto @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 02:55 AM) Jenks might get his save opportunity after all Lets hope we have the lead going into the 9th.

QUOTE(daa84 @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 02:55 AM) im sorry but bringing in cotts in a 6 run game in the 8th is fine......using riske was fine too up 4 When the tying run is on deck though, you bring in your main relievers.

RISKE SHOULD NEVER PITCH IN A GAME THAT YOU'RE WINNING UNLESS YOU'RE UP 10.

This is sickening. What in the hell is Ozzie waiting for? If you have MacDougal warming up in the pen, bring his ass in to face Baldelli. Another gem by our coaching staff tonight.

I've seen enough 88 mph fastballs tonight to make me puke.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 02:50 AM) END THIS GAME. I dont care what has to happen, just end it. Riske and Cotts are the worst type of pitchers against a team like Tampa, as they have no deception or tight offspeed pitch.

And NO ONE is warming up in the bullpen. Nice urgency Ozzie.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 02:49 AM) I love it when we bring the poop part of our bullpen out so we can get save situations for our closer. How nice of the poopers to pitch in. I don't get it...I really don't. It's like we're begging Tampa to get the tying run to the plate.

Man...we keep messing around with our lesser relievers again.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 02:44 AM) Is it obvious to anyone else that his arm angle is all off. He is flattening out his wrist on delivery. Anyone? He's lost his deceptiveness. Last year, he was fooling guys with the high heater. He also can only pitch to one part of the plate. He only throws inside to righties, and outside to lefties.

We're determined to have to pitch Jenks tonight.

He's terrible. Get him out of the game now. He can't be pitching in games that aren't yet decided. Hey Neal, I love the work you've done on your second pitch this season.

Man...throw strikes Neal!

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 02:36 AM) Nope the PFB is not on my personal favorites list. Rongey just wants you to have confidence. Once you do, you'll be fine.

QUOTE(daa84 @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 02:29 AM) punto pops out first pitch For a second, it looked like Shealy lost it in the roof.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 02:27 AM) Very nice. KC, HOLD IT. What's the chances?

Nice inning so far.

Ok...please get him out now. Go with MacDougal, Thornton, Jenks, and if Tampa can get at least 3 runs, you tip your cap. QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 02:19 AM) Perhaps this should be reserved for the Fillabuster thread, but I am glad Joey Cora does not work border patrol. Nonsense...that's a perfect post for this thread.

I honestly would love to take some swings against Garcia. Hitters seems so comfortable against him at the plate.