It was probably a mistake. Not unreasonable that Venable pulled a masterclass on this, but I doubt it. I'm less worried about the gaffe and more worried about Schultz turning into a decent starter though.

1 hour ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

I dont even know what "execute an appeal" means in baseball context, as in requiring the manager to come out of the dugout. Thats not how you appeal.

The guy screwed up and gave a bs explanation. Happens everyday in life.

This place has jumped the shark it seems and my contributions dont really have a place here anymore. No biggie.

So should we accept what he’s saying as true or not? Seems like you are saying both in this thread.

Look, the whole thing is really strange. I don’t know what to believe. I’m not even trying to argue one way or another. But I do think an appeal is a strange thing pull out of your ass. My feeling is that there’s some truth in that.

What do you think the purpose was of Venable coming out of the dugout? He doesn’t make mound visits unless he’s changing pitchers. That’s what makes the whole thing so weird.

many people are saying that there was a second manager who visited the mound. came out from the grassy knoll in the bullpen.

52 minutes ago, nrockway said:

many people are saying that there was a second manager who visited the mound. came out from the grassy knoll in the bullpen.

Israel did it

6 hours ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

I dont even know what "execute an appeal" means in baseball context, as in requiring the manager to come out of the dugout. Thats not how you appeal.

The guy screwed up and gave a bs explanation. Happens everyday in life.

This place has jumped the shark it seems and my contributions dont really have a place here anymore. No biggie.

LOL quit being so dramatic ray ray

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Idk weird strategy when you’ve depleted your bullpen the night before in a 13-inning game

6 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I thought I read somewhere Jose Ramirez admitted he didn’t touch 3rd base prior to scoring on the final pitch Schultz threw. My guess is that is what Venable was going to appeal.

Bingo.

1 hour ago, Bob Sacamano said:

Idk weird strategy when you’ve depleted your bullpen the night before in a 13-inning game

This is why I don't buy the "on purpose " idea. They needed 100 pitches and got jack. He would have worn it because of the condition of the pen.

4 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

This is why I don't buy the "on purpose " idea. They needed 100 pitches and got jack. He would have worn it because of the condition of the pen.

Unless they already had the idea pregame that Sandlin would also go back down unless he pitched well...?

No way would he do it on purpose and embarrass himself and the team, and on the first inning. He could have just indicated to the catcher to go to the mound to talk to Schultz, and buy time.