September 28, 200322 yr ...than Jerry Manuel. At Wednesday's game Loiaza was in the dugout when we scored 8 runs in the sixth inning. I and a lot of fans wanted to see Loiaza come out for the top of the seventh, even if just to throw one pitch, so that he could walk off to a guaranteed deserved standing ovation. But no, Manuel kept Loiaza on the bench and brought in a reliever. After the game, Loiaza said he twice told Manuel he wanted to come back on the field, and then Jerry said now, it'll keep you out of Sunday's game. Just now, in the top of the fourth, Pena let his regulars, like Sweeney run out to their positions, then replaced them all, so they could come off to the field for a standing ovation. I'm sure it felt good for the players and the fans.
September 28, 200322 yr But you know if the Sox did that, there would be a certain % of people saying that was a selfish move, not team-oriented, etc etc blah blah blah... Can't win for losing sometimes...but I personally think it's a nice gesture.
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