Just now, chitownsportsfan said:

yea you'd have thrown the players under the bus, cause players play.

yes, I would blame the players for outcomes because they are the ones who actually play the game. Amazing concept.

The challenge was just bad managing - legit bad managing. A pitching decision is a choice that the player decides.

I might have pulled Heuer for this inning but this part of the Angel's lineup is seriously different than the front half. Good thing I'm not manager. 

Just now, RagahRagah said:

I wish I knew why so many people forget that players tend to take a while to learn and develop at the ML level. People were the same around here with Yoan. Lol.

The talent level is just a little different 

3 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

Imagine this thread last year had Renteria not challenged and then left Heuer in here.

TLR is making all the right moves.  He knew Madrial was out.

Nice change

He might need it in bottom 7th. No way that gets overturned when he was clearly tagged out

Nasty, HE GAWN!  I LOVE TLR!  Man has forgotten more baseball than most of us will ever know.  I don't care if he drinks a keg during the fucking game, just get him an uber.

Codi!

He Gone!

Grandal remembered that Heuer can throw something besides a fastball.

Just now, fathom said:

The talent level is just a little different 

Doesn't mean Nick won't imrove or just need some time to. 

The one thing I am convinced TLR can do is manage the bullpen. 

Need one more fellas

2 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

why you always have such a problem with the broadcast. It's 3 hours long. You want them to talk about stats the entire time?

Guy worked for the sox for like 40 years. Got a nice tribute from the team as a thanks. You bitching about that is truly baffling. You need these guys to hold your hand while you watch the game? SMH

I agree with you on the tribute. 

TLR gut check +2

1 minute ago, fathom said:

Especially someone that had such an impact on Benetti

yeah, shit if I worked somewhere for my entire life I'd love for them to give me a little love on the way out. It's the least a business could do for someone behind the scenes.

I'm serious about this more runs thing please guys.

Just now, RagahRagah said:

Doesn't mean Nick won't imrove or just need some time to. 

His raw speed isn’t likely to change much. I do expect he will be smarter on the bases.

Just now, Sox80 said:

I agree with you on the tribute. 

the tribute is fine, find another time to do it other than the highest leverage inning of the opener.

2 minutes ago, Green Line said:

TLR is making all the right moves.  He knew Madrial was out.

literally does not matter if he was out. there are no more challenges after the 7th inning. there's literally zero reason not to use it there on a close play.

I wouldn’t be sad if Vaughn gets an AB for Collins in the 9th, assuming the matchups dictate it, and we get back around to him.

I am psyched to see Bummer/Hendricks 

You fuckin' with me admins?  lol.  

 

Just now, fathom said:

His raw speed isn’t likely to change much. I do expect he will be smarter on the bases.

And that will make a big difference. 

People really just need to stop ripping Nick so much and just be patient. There is still a lot of potential there. Fucking kid hit over .300 out of the gate. I'm gonna focus on what he is capable of.

I'm guessing Bummer has the 8th. If he gets into trouble I wouldn't oppose using Hendriks to get through Rendon and Upton.