June 4, 200520 yr For the longest time, I have envied any ball club lucky enough to posses the power of the seven inning game. Whether it was the Dotel-Wagner, Mota-Gagne, etc. combo, those teams seemed to have an almost unfair advantage, knowing full well that the ballgame was nearly over after the seventh. My question to you: Does Ozzie know he may be sitting on a very similar Pollitte-Hermanson combo? Although those aren't the sexiest names when discussing relievers, I believe those two have the ability to nail the game down in the eighth and ninth respectively. Both pitchers are pitching about as well as they ever have in their careers, and in many respects, pitching beyond their means--ride the hot hand.
June 4, 200520 yr I think for the past few seasons you've been looking at a six inning game in Aneheim with. Donnely, Shields, Rodriguez. That is just unfair. And I wish that Ozzie would just stick to Politte in the 8th and Hermanson in the ninth and say f*** matchups. Give your guys defined roles and stick with it.
June 4, 200520 yr QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Jun 4, 2005 -> 02:01 AM) For the longest time, I have envied any ball club lucky enough to posses the power of the seven inning game. Whether it was the Dotel-Wagner, Mota-Gagne, etc. combo, those teams seemed to have an almost unfair advantage, knowing full well that the ballgame was nearly over after the seventh. My question to you: Does Ozzie know he may be sitting on a very similar Pollitte-Hermanson combo? Although those aren't the sexiest names when discussing relievers, I believe those two have the ability to nail the game down in the eighth and ninth respectively. Both pitchers are pitching about as well as they ever have in their careers, and in many respects, pitching beyond their means--ride the hot hand. I'd be much happier if the sox added another stellar arm to the mix, esp from the left side. Esp as these two may cool off. So to answer your question, maybe
June 4, 200520 yr Author QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jun 3, 2005 -> 08:13 PM) I think for the past few seasons you've been looking at a six inning game in Aneheim with. Donnely, Shields, Rodriguez. That is just unfair. And I wish that Ozzie would just stick to Politte in the 8th and Hermanson in the ninth and say f*** matchups. Give your guys defined roles and stick with it. Absolutely. The Angels were another team that came to mind. However, it's almost a different beast when discussing the Angels; that has to be one of the soundest bullpens in recent memory--they have unreal talent in that pen.
June 4, 200520 yr I have envied both the twins and angels for a few years now. Both are always among league leaders in era. The twins are so good this year their third or fourth best reliever could arguably be our best out of the pen. I just think i should say crain = outstanding.
June 4, 200520 yr QUOTE(ScottPodRulez22 @ Jun 4, 2005 -> 12:31 PM) seeing how cotts did tonight he could pitch the 7th and marte could pitch the 6th BUT COTTS WALKED A BATTER! NOT GOOD ENOUGH COTTS!!!
June 4, 200520 yr I still have faith that Viz and Shingo will turn it around. If that happens, watch out.
June 4, 200520 yr The other thing is Count or El Duque will be available in the pen too for the playoffs. Right now, I would use Count as the 4th starter in the playoffs and Duque from the pen. But way too much baseball left, and with Duque's playoff magic experience, he might get the nod for 4th pitcher Playoff Bullpen roles Count (for 6th/7th) Marte & Politte (for 7th/8th) Hermy (9th) And if it goes to extra innings, then we go with Viz, Shingo, Cotts
June 4, 200520 yr We could be looking at a 5-inning game if Cotts keep's his s*** together! Cotts for 2 innings, Pollitte for the 8th, Hermy for the 9th. Leaves Marte as a lefty LOOGY, and Viz and Shingo as the winning/losing by 5+ guys. Not bad.
June 4, 200520 yr The example that comes to my mind is the Seattle in 2001 7=Jeff Nelson 8=Arthur Rhodes 9=Kaz Sasaki Those were 6 inning games, no doubt.
June 4, 200520 yr QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jun 3, 2005 -> 09:40 PM) BUT COTTS WALKED A BATTER! NOT GOOD ENOUGH COTTS!!! Marte>>> cotts and i am not even a cotts hater. Once marte gets hot his ugly peripherals will go away and he will be back to the same old marte. What we have to remember is he is back to throwing that 94-96 mile an hour fast ball... something he lacked part of last year and early on this year. He really does need to work on his control issues though. He is our version of hernandez out of the pen ( at this point anyway).
June 4, 200520 yr QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jun 3, 2005 -> 10:47 PM) We could be looking at a 5-inning game if Cotts keep's his s*** together! Cotts for 2 innings, Pollitte for the 8th, Hermy for the 9th. Leaves Marte as a lefty LOOGY, and Viz and Shingo as the winning/losing by 5+ guys. Not bad. Lol. Cotts gets hot for a week and people love him. Amazing. Marte a lefty loogy? You have got to be s***ting me. Find me five lefties that are as tough on lefties and righties out of the pen like marte. I am not talking about a one year example either. Here i will give you a head start... billy wagner.
June 4, 200520 yr Lol. Cotts gets hot for a week and people love him. Amazing. Marte a lefty loogy? You have got to be s***ting me. Find me five lefties that are as tough on lefties and righties out of the pen like marte. I am not talking about a one year example either. Here i will give you a head start... billy wagner. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Heh, that's the way it always is here. Cotts had a great outing for once and now he's the best reliever on the team after Hermanson.
June 4, 200520 yr QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 4, 2005 -> 02:15 PM) Heh, that's the way it always is here. Cotts had a great outing for once and now he's the best reliever on the team after Hermanson. Who said he was the best reliever on the team? And how is this his only GREAT outing?
June 4, 200520 yr QUOTE(laazydotcom @ Jun 4, 2005 -> 12:19 AM) hmmm.... Dude....it's getting old and quick. Please, if your gonna post, say something that will actually contribute to the thread. Not "Hmmm..." or "Yea" or "I agree."
June 4, 200520 yr The bad thing is that these guys won't be this good all season long, their due for setbacks, that said someone else has to step in. Hopefully Hermanson can still convert pretty much all save chances and if Pollitte or Marte start suckin Cotts can come in. Although if Marte, Hermy, Pollitte can keep up the pace and Viz and Shingo can atleast do ok with the way Cotts is throwing now we could dominate. I still think we need another guy we can give the ball to in a 1 run game.
June 4, 200520 yr QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 3, 2005 -> 11:15 PM) Heh, that's the way it always is here. Cotts had a great outing for once and now he's the best reliever on the team after Hermanson. I recall a time where you liked Kevin Walker.
June 4, 200520 yr I recall a time where you liked Kevin Walker. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I recall a time when Cotts' career ERA was 5.49. Oh wait, it still is! GMAFB. Edited June 4, 200520 yr by Jabroni
June 4, 200520 yr QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 3, 2005 -> 11:33 PM) I recall a time when Cotts' career ERA was 5.49. Oh wait, it still is! GMAFB. You missed the point. I'm saying you've been fooled by a couple scoreless outings as well.
June 4, 200520 yr QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 3, 2005 -> 10:33 PM) I recall a time when Cotts' career ERA was 5.49. Oh wait, it still is! GMAFB. Don't worry he will apologize his career ERA hasn't gone down overnight.
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