a700hitter
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The only thing standing between him and being a good closer is doing it on the field-- the biggest hurdle of all.
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Yep, a few of us were right there with you sharing those concerns. I realize that they had no budget to sign himat the time, but that doesn't mean that it wouldn't have an impact. People had the attitude that he was over priced and we had no budget for it so therefore losing him didn't matter. It did matter, and since he left, I have been getting a new ulcer now each time we go to the 9th inning in a save situation.
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5/10 vs Those Damn Canadians
a700hitter replied to BornToRun's topic in Mike Grace Memorial Game Thread Forum
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Are you getting fed up with the late inning roller coaster of disaster of the last few years. A good closer is a very stabilizing force for a team. People that think otherwise don't realize tht teams that go from closer to closer on a year by year basis have inconsistent performances from year to year. They will point to the Rays and say that they have been successful, but with Rodney s***ing the bed 3 out of 4 games and turning back into Rodney, they have lost several games late and they are fighting Toronto for last place. Will they right their ship? Yes, if Rodney rights his ship or they replace him. The Rays rolled the dice and got lucky with pigs like Farnsworth and Rodney for a few years. It's not a good strtategy IMO. Get a good closer without arm trouble and lock him up for a few years.
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5/10 vs Those Damn Canadians
a700hitter replied to BornToRun's topic in Mike Grace Memorial Game Thread Forum
Restart your rejuvenated mojo and send us off on a run. -
It may be alarming, but I don't find it surprising. They have played much better than expected up to now.
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I am having fun.
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Such stupidity is unhealthy. That is all.
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How many errors does Middlebrooks have this season?
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The stat at the beginning of the game was that the Red Sox are 11th in the league in fielding. We started off pretty good in that category, but the team has nose-dived in this aspect.
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Is Wison fat enough for our FO to consider?
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Yep, that's about it.
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Granted, I was talking about historic production and the expectations at the time Hanrahan was acquired. Much more was expected from Hanarahn than De La Torre who has never pitched in the majors. We will probably get more from De La Torre, but that will not be because he will be such a surprise, but rather because Hanrahan will cut cut open.
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The term "penny-wise and pound foolish" would not apply here, because we have thrown tons of money at guys that have been complete busts as closers. Bailey and Hanrahan will make arounfd a combined $12 million this year. Hopefully, one of them can step in and take secure the closer's role this season-- a role that Papelbon will ably fill for the Phillies for $13 million this season.
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De La Torre is a huge step down from Hanrahan.
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They are not a fluke. They are the best balanced and deepest team in the division. They lack shut down studs in the rotation-- that is their one weak spot.
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That is an excellent point. I have heard the theory that injuries start to manifest themselves in a loss of command. He was walking the ballpark at the end of last season.
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Your post was nothing more than ridicule. I wouldn't expect you to understand that ridicule is offensive behavior, because without ridicule you have no material. Your remarks are never good natured humor. You wouldn't know how to do that. It would be like Wayne Newton trying to rap. I have fun everyday. I am having fun right now. I don't hate every boss that I have ever had and I don't change jobs like underwear. So, tell me who is miserable?
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To echo a sentiment on the forum from yesterday, we all know what you meant, chump. At least when I ridicule someone, I have the guts to name them and not hide behind some thinly veiled lame excuse that you didn't name the person you were so clearly ridiculing. BTW, who mentioned Fred? Not me. You did, but I guess your snark was not directed at him. You are only here to shout you snarky insults from the bleachers while trying to blend in as another face in the crowd. That's nonsense and cowardly. That is directed right at you.
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Hmmm. Is this the type of not so subtle poking/ridicule that YOTN referred to yesterday? I guess poking and ridicule is okay as long as the target is an approved target.
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The bullpen was the most improved part of the team over the off season. I thought the improved bullpen would pickup 10 games for the team. Losing Hanrahan will be a huge blow.
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They have managed to hang in there. Girardi would have been happy not to be buried 6 or 7 games at this point with this crew.
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We have had a surprising fast start and played much better than the experts expected, but for a reality check the O's will have an identical record if we lose this game and the Yankees are 2 games behind us with half of a team.
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Webster's ERA is 11.74. That's Zach Stewart territory.
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Could it be that our starting pitching has some depth problems? God forbid we get any injuries.
