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I've said this before.....Ozuna would be the perfect hit-and-run batter.

Good start Pods.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jun 18, 2006 -> 12:14 AM) Well, if he loses, at least it was his own fault. He really fell apart that inning and the 3-run inning before it. Yep, if we happen to lose now, it's not a tough-luck loss.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jun 18, 2006 -> 12:13 AM) I really love outfielders that play shallow. When you're playing as deep as Pods was, if its over your head, its gone, and those little bloops, this particular one had some hang time on it, drop in and do damage. It's a sad day when Adam Dunn is far and away the best left fielder in this particular game. Pods needs to get us going this inning.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jun 18, 2006 -> 12:09 AM) Why does Pods play Kearns 3 feet from the warning track? He plays everyone that far away. Maybe that's why he's never thrown out a runner at home in his Sox career.

QUOTE(greg775 @ Jun 18, 2006 -> 12:08 AM) Do you think that was Pods' fault or was it tough to read off the bat because the guy took such a massive cut? Doesn't matter....this is an easy left field to play anyways, with it being so shallow.

QUOTE(TheOcho @ Jun 18, 2006 -> 12:07 AM) Atleast if Pablo would have been in left he would have shown some effort for that ball. When they show the replay, he was standing still until about 2 seconds before it hit the ground.

I'm not blaming Ozzie for this, but I'm still puzzled why he went out to talk to Contreras. He was pitching great, and he seemed to lose his release point after Hatteberg.

f*** you Pods. What a horses*** jump.

He's throwing it well Ozzie, don't take him out of his rhythm.

Hatteberg has one of the best "eyes" I've seen at the plate in a long time.

Good AB by Phillips...he'll be on 2nd base soon.

QUOTE(Ndgt10 @ Jun 17, 2006 -> 11:32 PM) No doubt about it. His stuff looks unhittable tonight. It would be a shame if one bad inning snaps his streak.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jun 17, 2006 -> 11:26 PM) How bad would you people say is the dropoff in defense from Pods to Ozuna in LF? On a scale of 1-10, you're going from a 4 to a 2. However, their offensive production is about a 3 to a 7 right now.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jun 17, 2006 -> 11:25 PM) Pods is almost completely useless. Let's just hold 'em at three, Contreras. I have no clue why he's playing against lefties now, especially if they cut down on his ability to steal.

Nice walk by Jose. Now our real leadoff hitter can start the next inning.

QUOTE(steve @ Jun 17, 2006 -> 11:16 PM) I haven't seen any outfield throwouts to home this season. I don't recall any outfield to catcher assists. There's been a few relays where we got the man at the plate. Reds are playing some solid defense tonight.

This is one of the worst innings of the year for Contreras. Anderson needs to hit the cutoff man though.

QUOTE(The-Legend-Of-Pujols @ Jun 17, 2006 -> 08:45 PM) Carlos Marmol will be better than any Sox pitcher in a couple of years you can bet on that. I HATE the Cubs because Im a Die Hard Cardinals fan but Marmol is my favorite pitcher in the league because he has a cannon for an arm and is so poise and has a great curveball with an upper 90's fastball. Carlos Marmol will be the Rookie-Of the-Year. Wow....this might become a legendary post. What day should I plan Marmol's Hall of Fame acceptance speech?

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jun 17, 2006 -> 12:27 AM) Freddy pitching with some serious smoke and mirrors. It's that high curve which we were told by someone is a great pitch!!!

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jun 17, 2006 -> 12:22 AM) I'd criticize Joey here, but honestly, I fully expected Crede to hurdle the catcher anyway. I have no problem sending him with 2 outs. Dunn made a good play on that liner....doubt he could do it again.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jun 17, 2006 -> 12:12 AM) Why am I still not comfortable with a 7 run lead and a guy who pitched 7 shutout innings in the World Championship clinching game 8 months ago. I think you speak for 99 pct of this site. I didn't even think he has good stuff in Game 4.....but he made the big pitches when he had to.

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Jun 17, 2006 -> 12:08 AM) I swear to god if Freddy can't hold this lead. Ozzie will give him every chance to go 5 innings.

Kudos to Pods! He's so much better when he swings hard. Keep it going.

QUOTE(Heath @ Jun 17, 2006 -> 12:02 AM) Here's a pitcher you all probably lit up in Kansas City or Minnesota. Congrats on the win tonight. Sheesh. Garcia's on the mound....this game is far from over.