4/1 @ Oakland

[VA Sox Fan]

I said that he was invaluable behind the plate...I'm still giving him credit for his performance on the other side of the ball even though that has deteriorated as the years have passed as well.

I also know that a team will take an outstanding offensive catcher over an outstanding defensive catcher any day. Look at Mike Piazza...dude sucked behind the plate yet never had a problem finding a home.

I hear ya

[das11209]

Yeah, like Buchholtz no hitter and Schilling's "almost" no hitter. Gotcha.

Glad to see you guys don't need me any more in a Tek debate.

Last night was a good redemption for him - but Tek will still have to put up some offensive numbers to justify a contract extension. Tek's game calling have been somewhat predictable and I have never bought into all his intangible captain craps ( just like I think Jeter's captainship is overrated). He can't throw runners out at second any more either. I will be happy if he can turn the corner around - but I do think we need to look for his replacement for next season if his offensive numbers do not improve.

[VA Sox Fan]

Glad to see you guys don't need me any more in a Tek debate.

Last night was a good redemption for him - but Tek will still have to put up some offensive numbers to justify a contract extension. Tek's game calling have been somewhat predictable and I have never bought into all his intangible captain craps ( just like I think Jeter's captainship is overrated). He can't throw runners out at second any more either. I will be happy if he can turn the corner around - but I do think we need to look for his replacement for next season if his offensive numbers do not improve.

You must have missed last night's game, he got Suzuki out at 2nd when he attempted to steal. It was sweet!

[DrewDaGreat]

Dice-K was dirty

[ORS]

Game thread? Starts in 2.5 hours.

[MANNYHOF24]

Game thread? Starts in 2.5 hours.

Yeah, I had a test but I'll put it up in a few minutes to keep the Manny mojo rolling.