9/14 SOX @ Phillies 7:05 PM EST

[Bellhorn04]

Not batting for Gorkys was the bigger mistake IMO. Then again, once Corkys failed, you could make the case that regardless of anything else, Cora HAD to PH for ERod.

 

It was certainly a move that can be questioned. But the Phillies had their 3-4-5 hitters due up in the bottom of the 7th with Harper leading off.

 

I really don't think anyone would rather have seen one of our relievers there than E-Rod.

[Bellhorn04]

SOX WIN (in spite of).

 

SPLINTER, you're a manager-basher from way back, aren't you?

 

I'm not meaning to call you out here. You're obviously a very knowledgeable fan. It's just that you never let up with the WTF s***.

 

You thought Farrell (Farkell, as you called him) was terrible and you also didn't think much of Francona either, which says it all.

 

It's not like you're going to speak highly of the guy who replaces Cora.

[jad]

If I thought I was dumber than Cora, I'd kill myself.

 

Blessedly, your lack of self-awareness will prove to be a life-saver.

[Tedballgame]

Blessedly, your lack of self-awareness will prove to be a life-saver.

Post of the night.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Blessedly, your lack of self-awareness will prove to be a life-saver.

 

 

Not unusual for dumb shits to defend other dumb shits.

[a700hitter]

If I thought I was dumber than Cora, I'd kill myself.

As a group, baseball managers are right their with politicians in the stupidity category.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

As a group, baseball managers are right their with politicians in the stupidity category.

 

True, but some are much dumber than others.

[a700hitter]

True, but some are much dumber than others.

Yes, but just to be clear they are all on a stupidity scale.

 

I am in the "managers are hired to be fired" camp. I don't see why any of them should be making more than the league minimum. I thought Mike Scioscia's almost 20 year tenure and bloated salary were ridiculous. One World Series win shouldn't give you a 20 year ride. Similarly, Terry Collins 8 year tenure with the NY Mets with an under .500 record was absurd.

[Tedballgame]

Its not Cora's fault that the starting pitching (outside of E-Rod) stunk and the bullpen sucked. That's on DD and he paid the price. Cora will be back in 2020.

[a700hitter]

Its not Cora's fault that the starting pitching (outside of E-Rod) stunk and the bullpen sucked. That's on DD and he paid the price. Cora will be back in 2020.

Cora didn't do a good job either. There is no reason to retain him or his coaching staff.