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QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Sep 18, 2005 -> 08:38 PM) When Marte throws strikes between 93 to 95 mph...he is virtually unhittable. He threw strikes, with the fastball, 93 to 95. Marte's big problem had been his slider, and the lack of control he had on it. In order to throw it for a strike, he had to hang it. He stuck with fastballs today, and he seemed to have a less violent delivery.

QUOTE(rangercal @ Sep 18, 2005 -> 08:38 PM) took you a while. let's just say you guys aren't quick to come around when we win. Yet, if we were to have lost you guys would have made 3-4 negative threads by now. I'll speak for myself, and say that after sitting in the same spot on my couch for the whole game, I needed to stand up, breathe, and get something to eat.

I'm not a fan of Ozzie at all. However, I give him credit for sticking with his gut this wknd and letting Marte gain his confidence and become a difference maker again for this team. That's the epitome of the "win or die trying" attitude! Also, it seems as if Jenks has become our closer. I don't have a problem with that at all. Our hitting still sucks, but at this time of the season, all that matters is the W or L.

Jenks!!! Huge win.

No low fastballs Jenks!

QUOTE(Felix @ Sep 18, 2005 -> 08:24 PM) If it works, Ozzie is still going to get burned here for taking the chance. No, people will say he showed balls by taking the chance. We're not that big of assholes that a guy will get two outs, and still bash the choice. A lot of us disagree with it and would have done something else, but we're still satisfied with the results.

Haha, seen that before. Looks like it will be Jenks here! GREAT JOB MARTE! Nice to see someone with balls on this team. P.S. I still disagree w/the move. However, I'm a Sox fan first, and then an Ozzie hater. I'll always cheer for the Sox, no matter what move he makes.

Jones typically kills us in these situations.

QUOTE(winninguglyin83 @ Sep 18, 2005 -> 08:22 PM) hard to believe Damaso has gone from expendable to essential just like that Well said

Ok, one out.

It's Marte. I disagree with this call BIG TIME!

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Sep 18, 2005 -> 08:20 PM) On second thought, I agree with that. Either stay with Contreras, or go to Jenks. No middle-man BS in Marte. Contreras is done. He was shaking guys hands in the dugout.

Who's better....Jenks or Marte? It's Jenks, put him in! BTW, there's going to be quite a meltdown if we lose this game.

You're not going to have a faster inning than that.

Marte is warming up, so I bet he's brought in. I disagree mightily with the move, as Jenks is better vs lhp than Marte is. Also, those Twins hitters have seen Marte numerous times.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Sep 18, 2005 -> 08:17 PM) I'm not sure what to make of us. I know the Carrier dome is a tough place to win, but that team sucks. "US"...the only "us" around here are the Sox!

Contreras is done.....please no Dustin!

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Sep 18, 2005 -> 08:16 PM) I'd bring in Marte to face Mauer. After that, Lecroy probably pinch hits for Jacque Jones, and then I bring in Jenks to close it out. They won't ph for Jones. He's always so clutch vs the Sox, he scares the s*** out of me.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Sep 18, 2005 -> 08:16 PM) Let Jose finish the game. Make them hit our best...and right now, Jenks is our best.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Sep 18, 2005 -> 08:15 PM) JOSE CONTRERAS IS A f***ING STOPPER> I LOVE THIS GUY!!!!!!!!!!! You know he must be good if I was agreeing with you about him in regards to someone bashing him. BTW, quite an anti-climatic UVa win yesterday.

Great inning! I have a feeling we're going to see Marte in the 9th. I'd rather go to Jenks, and take your chances with him. NO HERMANSON!

If he hits a homer, I'll never watch baseball again.

Funny thing is that Yankees fans think that Jeter is extremely unclutch.

QUOTE(SnB @ Sep 18, 2005 -> 08:13 PM) anyone else not want jose out there? I want Jenks in the game...but I think you give Contreras one more runner to reach.

Gload...it was never in doubt my friend.