hogan873 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 28, 2010 -> 09:07 PM) Perhaps, if Matt Thornton had Jenks' track record of allowing the go ahead run to reach base in nearly every one of his high leverage outings, a hit by Longoria may have meant the beginning of a rally but it was just a good piece of hitting by one of the greats of the game and the most shut-down reliever in the AL last season (sans the big 4 closers) nailed it down. Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Where was Ozzie today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted May 29, 2010 Author Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (GoSox05 @ May 28, 2010 -> 09:09 PM) Where was Ozzie today? His youngest son, Ozney, graduation from High School. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (GoSox05 @ May 28, 2010 -> 09:09 PM) Where was Ozzie today? He and Joe West took a charter out of Tampa. Only one was coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 I love Alex Rios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 28, 2010 -> 07:02 PM) I never said he can't close, he probably could. It's the Carlos Marmol theory: the biggest out of the game aren't always in the 9th inning and Thornton being one of the most dominant relievers in the game needs to be in the game to get those most paramount outs. Basically: you can't save your best reliever for the 9th when he's needed earlier in the game to make sure you still have the lead come the 9th. Pretty much. Having Thornton available against those though lefties late in the game is a major plus as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted May 29, 2010 Author Share Posted May 29, 2010 Sox say Jenks tweaked calf in BP and wasn't available - Mark Gonzales Controversy solved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ May 28, 2010 -> 08:21 PM) Sox say Jenks tweaked calf in BP and wasn't available - Mark Gonzales Controversy solved! Maybe he'll be out for 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ May 28, 2010 -> 09:21 PM) Sox say Jenks tweaked calf in BP and wasn't available - Mark Gonzales Controversy solved! I retract my previous comments regarding Joey Cora's handling of the pitchers in today's game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtsoxfan Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 28, 2010 -> 08:24 PM) I retract my previous comments regarding Joey Cora's handling of the pitchers in today's game. Agreed, Cora made the right moves with the bullpen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (whtsoxfan @ May 28, 2010 -> 10:27 PM) Agreed, Cora made the right moves with the bullpen... You're aware what "retract" means, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (whtsoxfan @ May 28, 2010 -> 09:27 PM) Agreed, Cora made the right moves with the bullpen... Not really what I was getting at. Rather than brilliant strategy it turns out that he was forced into those moves and I was unaware of this fact when I so richly praised him during and after the game. If Jenks had been available he likely would have pitched the 9th which would have been a tremendous disappointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ May 28, 2010 -> 09:21 PM) Sox say Jenks tweaked calf in BP and wasn't available - Mark Gonzales Controversy solved! I am going to guess "tweeked"=" you lost your job and we want to give you a graceful way of demoting you." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 28, 2010 -> 09:30 PM) Not really what I was getting at. Rather than brilliant strategy it turns out that he was forced into those moves and I was unaware of this fact when I so richly praised him during and after the game. If Jenks had been available he likely would have pitched the 9th which would have been a tremendous disappointment. Ditto. I will as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Wow, I really can't believe what we're seeing from this Santos kid. How long can he keep this up? He's pitching out of his mind right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 I love when we beat good teams and look like a good team. Beckham! Cmon, keep breaking out of that slump. Nice job. Rios is a god. All of you who stuck by him last year deserve credit for loyalty and knowing what you are talking about. Freddy! All you can say and great job by the relievers. Can we win again and make it a good road trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (greg775 @ May 28, 2010 -> 10:41 PM) I love when we beat good teams and look like a good team. Beckham! Cmon, keep breaking out of that slump. Nice job. Rios is a god. All of you who stuck by him last year deserve credit for loyalty and knowing what you are talking about. Freddy! All you can say and great job by the relievers. Can we win again and make it a good road trip? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (greg775 @ May 28, 2010 -> 10:41 PM) I love when we beat good teams and look like a good team. Beckham! Cmon, keep breaking out of that slump. Nice job. Rios is a god. All of you who stuck by him last year deserve credit for loyalty and knowing what you are talking about. Freddy! All you can say and great job by the relievers. Can we win again and make it a good road trip? Guys (generally) don't go from All-Star caliber players to garbage in a year. It wasn't that much of a stretch to think he'd be a good player for the Sox, considering that's really all he's ever been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Yes but Rios stunk and even got booed at the Cell. So those who stuck by him deserve some credit I feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ May 28, 2010 -> 11:16 PM) Guys (generally) don't go from All-Star caliber players to garbage in a year. It wasn't that much of a stretch to think he'd be a good player for the Sox, considering that's really all he's ever been. Yet how many people were selling him down the river? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 I agreed with every move that our manager made tonight. It's nice to be able to say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 28, 2010 -> 10:51 PM) Yet how many people were selling him down the river? Reminds me of Peavy this year actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (greg775 @ May 28, 2010 -> 11:45 PM) Yes but Rios stunk and even got booed at the Cell. So those who stuck by him deserve some credit I feel. Jphat says thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoedairy Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Rios is awesome, nice pairing with beckham (hopefully) for the next few years great game freddie. lets win this series with good performances by danks and peavy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 QUOTE (beckham15 @ May 29, 2010 -> 01:55 AM) you must not like quick ninth innings then Thornton is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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