Interesting back-story on the game-saving relay against the Twins.

 

Looks like the reason the Twins 3B coach sent Hardy is because: a. he noticed a blown defensive alignment by the Sox, and b. the reputation of Pierre's weak arm.

 

Teahen was actually supposed to return to cover third. So, looks like Alexi blew his assignment. Probably was confused because of the Thome shift. But Teahen noticed it and ran out to get the throw. Amazingly Pierre made a very good throw for such a deep play. Teahen threw a frozen rope to AJ, and Hardy was a sitting duck.

 

So... a bizarre chain of events that ended up very good for us.

 

I'll take it.

 

What happened to the running into fair territory by their 3B coach?

Let's hope Gavin has that curveball tonight and we continue swinging the bats

What happened to the running into fair territory by their 3B coach?

 

Yeah, I am more interested in why he hopped onto the field to distract Teahen, then him sending Hardy.

Anybody else getting a pillar box image (gray bars on side) for Comcast Sportsnet? I'm watching on Directv 665, but it's also on MLBEI channel 727-1.

Anybody else getting a pillar box image (gray bars on side) for Comcast Sportsnet? I'm watching on Directv 665, but it's also on MLBEI channel 727-1.

i am i hate that crap on the side....the bluejays broadcast does not have it though

I know the horse is dead and the corpse (and my hands) is bloody as hell, but...

 

Alexei sucks bad right now and should get an extended rest on the pine.

 

Alexei saved the game last night when he denied Wells a 2-run single...

Alexei Ramirez confused on a relay? Say it ain't so!

 

The Sox were in the Thome shift. Teahen was technically the cut off as he was the only fielder on the left side of the infield.

watching the TOR feed for s***s and giggles, i'll let you know if they say anything interesting

Nice play by Encarnacion.

The Sox were in the Thome shift. Teahen was technically the cut off as he was the only fielder on the left side of the infield.

That's not how it works, the shift throws everyone off at first but your assignments remain the same on relays, the 3B needs to cover the bag at third and the SS needs to go out for the cutoff, it just takes a little longer to execute. Alexei has had nothing but trouble comprehending his relay assignments, it was a problem when he was at second and it continues to be an issue at short.

Hitters acting like they've never seen a change-up

Romero looked nasty.

Romero is gonna keep our hitters off-balance I think, throwing three different pitches (FB, Change, Cutter) and he has a curve too according to the TOR broadcasters

For you out of towners like myself the game can be seen on channelsurfing.net. Just a little FYI.

We seem to be throwing Wells a ton of hittable fastballs.

We seem to be throwing Wells a ton of hittable fastballs.

 

Unfortunately for us, Wells is hitting anything, fastball, breaking ball, doesn't matter. He's locked in, just have to hit your spots.

Hitters acting like they've never seen a change-up

 

For what it's worth, Romero's changeup is anything but typical.

 

I've seen hitters say they thought it was a screwball or a splitter. It is a very unique pitch he throws.

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Wow, Romero looks unhittable

wow...hope Gavin gets that same zone.

Romero is playing this game on easy mode. Already 4 K's

AJ looks old. Very old.

AJP probably should have got the night off against a tough lefty and swinging a weak stick so far.

When A.J. looks bad, he looks very bad.

AJ looks old. Very old.

 

Yes, he looks awful. Definitely don't give him an extension right now.

AJ needs to lose that beard and go blonde again so he can start hitting in my opinion