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Getz failed to put together a decent rotation during the off-season, and several posters here knew it. Among his miscalculations, Getz assumed Noah and Hagen would be awesome firepower, at least out of the bullpen, certainly by this time in the season. There were signs in Spring Training that Shane Smith was not the same pitcher that he was last season. Kay has been the only bright spot in a rotation that leans on way too many innings from Opening pitchers and middle relievers. It has been amazing that this pitching staff, the rambling wreck that its is, has clawed and scratched from pitch to pitch to keep a slim lead in the Division. And I should add, it has been almost as stressful for fans watching this as it has been for players and management. I keep thinking to myself, how could we be in 1st place with so much trial and error and uncertainty with the pitching staff ? Oh yea, I almost forgot, Davis Martin is our "Stopper."

Getz will have to ride it out with Quero/Romo the rest of the season, or until Bart or Teel possibly return. The timeline on Teel's rehab/ return is dubious. I suppose if any player could overcome the odds, it is him. He has the heart of a lion.

Shiftster: He's your daddy, not mine.

Miserable day weather-wise for fans. A lot of fans stayed but some left during the delay. Sox should seriously consider a retractable dome stadium. Makes all the sense.

Not impressed with Ozzie's speech for many reasons, but it was his day, and his call to make.

Davis was awful again. Hagen got by with less than dominant stuff and, as usual, a lack of control. A win is a win though. I am concerned about the 3 game series at Wrigley. Cubs have a chance to do damage to our season.

Acuna is bad.

I apologize for what I said about Colson.

Nice patience by Braden...again.

Who was responsible? Doyle or the 3d base coach?

ANOTHER wasted opportunity

Needed a run Doyle.

Another terrible send..or base running foible.

Hagen's fastball was topping off at what, about 94 mph?

Game is on the line. Why is he going to pitch to another batter?

He's cooked.

Be careful with Adell

Schriff said Sam was I think 70% success at stolen bases. That send was not his fault.

Foolish send.

Quero..just take 3 pitches. at least.

I wasn't suggesting cutting Colson or Acuna, just giving Colson a day off here and there. Maybe platoon him with Acuna for now.

Yea, I got that. But the primary SS has become an easy out. So what to do, what to do?

Missed opportunity to score more runs in the bottom of the first. Colson is back to swinging and missing way too much - and easy K after he is down 2 strikes. I am not suggesting to replace him, but perhaps give him a few games off here and there (although thinking to myself, maybe it is too late in the season now for that) Another idea would be to bring up Bonemer and DFA Acuna, but once again, probably way too late for that experiment. It is just that Colson has become an easy target for a K once he is down 2 strikes.

I wish Getz added a Jo Adell (37 HR last season) rather than Doily. We have an All Star CFer. He hit and he is going to hit. But Getz panicked about regression.

Then Cubs and Red Sox in the World Series. Big TV ratings except on the South side.