I've been bashing him all season, but I LOVED that he kept Jenks in for the 8th and 9th. Jenks didn't even have close to his best stuff, yet he still was able to make tough pitches. A lot of us got annoyed with how Ozzie would use 4 pitchers in an inning during the season. However, Ozzie didn't do that tonight, and made the Red Sox beat our best closer (with Hermanson's bad back). Good job Ozzie

I've been bashing him all season, but I LOVED that he kept Jenks in for the 8th and 9th.  Jenks didn't even have close to his best stuff, yet he still was able to make tough pitches.  A lot of us got annoyed with how Ozzie would use 4 pitchers in an inning during the season.  However, Ozzie didn't do that tonight, and made the Red Sox beat our best closer (with Hermanson's bad back).  Good job Ozzie

:uhoh :uhoh

I liked that they went to him in the 8th because of who he was facing. 4-5-6-7 in the 8th gives you the option to turn it over to Hermanson for the bottom of the order in the 9th if you want...

 

I wouldn't run him back out there for 2 if it was Papi and Manny due up.

This is so unreal. I f***in' love this. I keep smiling.

I've been bashing him all season, but I LOVED that he kept Jenks in for the 8th and 9th.  Jenks didn't even have close to his best stuff, yet he still was able to make tough pitches.  A lot of us got annoyed with how Ozzie would use 4 pitchers in an inning during the season.  However, Ozzie didn't do that tonight, and made the Red Sox beat our best closer (with Hermanson's bad back).  Good job Ozzie

 

Fathom:

 

Did you hear what Harold Reynolds said about Ozzie? Reynolds said that Ozzie was pretty smart of bringing Jenks to face Manny-Power against power. Ozzie knew that once Manny is done, the White Sox would have a chance to win the game since Ortiz has already batted before Manny.

 

YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH

Fathom:

 

Did you hear what Harold Reynolds said about Ozzie?  Reynolds said that Ozzie was pretty smart of bringing Jenks to face Manny-Power against power.  Ozzie knew that once Manny is done, the White Sox would have a chance to win the game since Ortiz has already batted before Manny.

 

YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH

 

No, I didn't hear him say that. I liked Jenks facing Manny because he made him look foolish last time he faced him. Honestly, Graffy scared me the most vs Jenks because of three things:

1) trying to make up for the error

2) hit a long homer last time up vs Jenks

3) short, compact swing

Seems like maybe we have a pretty smart manager after all.

Seems like maybe we have a pretty smart manager after all.

 

I wouldn't go that far YET! But it's very nice to see him maintaining his composure during the playoffs so far.

Good job Ozzie

 

 

And props to Fathom for admitting that when the manager does his job correctly he will acknowledge it. Great post fathom.

i'd be curious to know how many times papi made the third out. seems like more than a couple times, which is really the way to do things if possible. split those studs up!

I was actually surprised to see Jenks out there in the 9th for some reason, but I'm glad it paid off.

unbelievable, ozzie hasnt proved to you yet that he's a great manager? Jeez, what else does it take?

 

I guess a world series victory?

I'm still too scared to give credit to anyone because I am absolutely TERRIFIED because anything can happen and we haven't been here before. I'm very hesitant to open my mouth at all, but I'll admit that OG has done a good job SO FAR.

Wow. For a guy that has been ripping him all season, I'm glad to see you make this post. Well done.

 

Although I, for one, was completely against the move when he was brought back out in the 9th. But now. Wow. Jenks really proved to me he could be a stud closer all next year. K-Rod-esque.

I've been bashing him all season, but I LOVED that he kept Jenks in for the 8th and 9th.  Jenks didn't even have close to his best stuff, yet he still was able to make tough pitches.  A lot of us got annoyed with how Ozzie would use 4 pitchers in an inning during the season.  However, Ozzie didn't do that tonight, and made the Red Sox beat our best closer (with Hermanson's bad back).  Good job Ozzie

unbelievable, ozzie hasnt proved to you yet that he's a great manager?  Jeez, what else does it take?

 

I guess a world series victory?

 

Timo Perez was the leadoff hitter the majority of the time while Podsednik was on the DL.

 

'Nuff said.

 

 

 

...but yes, a World Series victory would be nice. Hell, a World Series appearance would be nice.

Timo Perez was the leadoff hitter the majority of the time while Podsednik was on the DL.

 

'Nuff said.

...but yes, a World Series victory would be nice.  Hell, a World Series appearance would be nice.

 

World series win = smiles + ozzie leaving = more smiles and hopefully that means pinella.

World series win = smiles + ozzie leaving = more smiles and hopefully that means pinella.

 

Just admit that you "heart" him already...

Leaving Jenks in for 2 innings was the best move of the game. After overmanaging a bit this season with lefty/righty matchups, Ozzie made the Red Sox hit our "best stuff" reliever and it worked out. Also, with a day off tomorrow Jenks should get enough rest to pitch on Friday. Great move by Ozzie and great post to give him props.

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Now maybe you see why Ozzie did some of the things he did during the regular season. He wanted to see what or how people would react in different situations. When it's money, like it is now, I don't think he'll do anything too drastically stupid. At least let's hope, huh?

Now maybe you see why Ozzie did some of the things he did during the regular season.  He wanted to see what or how people would react in different situations.  When it's money, like it is now, I don't think he'll do anything too drastically stupid.  At least let's hope, huh?

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There's plenty of time left to pitch Marte though.

And kudos to Jenks for pitching well.

I was also surprised at him working two innings.

He was great.

That double by Graffy scared me though.

You can revel in our win. There is no Jinx, but there is a Jenks.

Ozzie is all about defining roles and giving his players confidence to finish and support & divert attention away from players that struggle. HE MUST GET MAJOR KUDOS for developing this managerial pyschology. remember Jerry Manuel? taking pitchers out to protect em? kicking dirt on the umpire when we were either 9 runs ahead or behind? sitting in the dugout when he needed to charge out? he had no clue on the pysch part of managing. KW & OZZIE have proven themselves to me to be TRUE whitesox!