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4/27 @ Baltimore
a700hitter replied to RedSoxfanforlife305's topic in Mike Grace Memorial Game Thread Forum
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Holy s***!!! He tops that play with a better play to end the game!!!!
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That was some play by Lillebridge. Wow! He saved the lead.
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A character on a 1950's sitcom?
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He's a nobody.
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Nice play by Tek
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Soriano gives up the 2 run bomb to Konerko and the lead.
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Will the O's be going to the pen in the 7th.
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BA RISP sucks
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Ortiz continues to hold his own against lefties.
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His WHIP is ugly-- a bad trend.
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That's how bad Salty sucks.
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Clay is best when he is in a quicker rhythm.
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That really puts it in perspective. We would be happy for him to do as well as a previous flop.
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He hasn't been sharp in any of his outings,
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This SALTY Project is heading down Wily Mo Pena Blvd. Lol!!!
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I don't think it is an over reaction to observe that this kid doesn't belong on the field QBing this high-priced pitching staff. That's how it looks right now. Hopefully, he improves, but expectations are very low at this point. Of course, they have to give this some time, but he's bringing nothing to the table right now. That's not panic. It's just an observation.
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I think that they are concerned that the kid is falling apart and they want to limit his exposure. It was clear to me the other night in Anaheim that the team strategy was to not have him throw the ball in the early innings. On two different occasions, fielders didn't cover the base on steals. He doesn't know what to do when there is a first and third situation. He let's guys score from second base on passed balls. The coaching staff and probably the pitchers too don't want him out there. Once word gets around the league about how bad he really is, the big lumberjacks and fat catchers will run at will on him.
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It's not my theory. It's Gammons' theory. I prefer him leading off.
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I have heard this theory from Gammons, who believes that his speed would be more useful hitting in front of singles hitters at the bottom of the order instead of hitting in front the big boppers. Big boppers don't like the bat taken out of their hands by a caught stealing.
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I'll restate my reason. I am a strong believer that the strongest lineups bunch the best hitters at the top of the lineup. Ellsbury is not in this teams top 5 offensive players. Take the top 5 that i gave you and switch them around a bit if you like and I'd be okay with that. Maybe Pedroia first and Crawford second or maybe Youk third and Gonzo 4th. It really doesn't matter. The important thing is that they bat in the top 5 slots with Ortiz hitting 5th. This is all conditioned upon Crawford getting straightened out. Until then Lowrie is in that top 5.
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I disagree. Gonzo has to be #3.
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There is no comparison to Ortiz. One has a track record of being a tremendous offensive force who likes the warmer weather. Salty has no track record. Have some patience, but it shouldn't extend beyond the end of May. Let's hope he doesn't hit one of our starters with his spike throws to second base.
