Interesting that you mention that.
I looked it up and the Jays closer, Hoffman, since that 2 inning outing against us, has given up 16 earned runs in 14.1 innings.
I'm aghast at how bad our pitching is, but I'm looking more at Breslow and Bailey than at Cora.
Breslow and Bailey were supposed to really improve the pitching, and it just isn't happening.
Let's use a real world example.
Raffy Devers. Did his high error rate have more to do with a) his own play or b) these other factors you're referring to?
There's just no point even talking about Devers playing 1B any more. Toro and Romy are doing well. Casas will be back next year.
Continuing to talk about this is like beating your head against a wall for no reason.
You're leaving out that he gave up 4 hits and 5 walks in those 4.2 IP, the Sox were leading 2-0, there were 2 men on and Garcia coming up. Cora brought Slaten in and Slaten got Garcia.
Not seeing much to blame Cora for.
It's fun playing Golden Oldies, but do you think Aaron Boone would yank one of his guys off the field and have to be separated from him?
I'm gonna say no.