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  1. FredLynn
    It is possible, but unlikely because MLB no doubt has protected its material with copyright software. If you want to try it, here is an article on how to proceed. Its not going to be easy. https://www.lifewire.com/recording-from-tivo-or-cable-satellite-dvr-1846583
  2. FredLynn
    Good call Moon :-). Pom pitched very well.
  3. FredLynn
    That is because teams do not go for it on fourth down and 20 very often. Generally, its fourth and very short. If you include ALL situations and forced teams to go for it on fourth down you would lose more games, not win more.
  4. FredLynn
    That I can buy....this was a matter to be discussed in the clubhouse, privately.
  5. FredLynn
    You're right; its never happened before, and it won't happen again. What you are writing is factually incorrect. The batter doesn't have to be killed to make beanings dangerous, and this one was intentional to a degree. But before you spout off again, read this article: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1304213-mlbs-worst-hit-by-pitch-moments-ever As I wrote elsewhere, accidents happen. Pitches do get away from guys. The difference between this situation and all the others is that Barnes was throwing at Machado-not at his head-but at him nonetheless. I have no problem with him doing that, but he has to miss LOW, not high. He should have gotten at least 10 games for his mistake. There should be ZERO tolerance for that crap, and the penalties should be heavy, not just four games. If it were up to you I suppose we could just wait until the next guy gets maimed or killed in that situation. A clear message should be sent to MLB pitchers: you miss high there, and you pay the price.
  6. FredLynn
    I don't blame Pedroia. Before that pitch was made Pedey said he wasn't holding anything against Machado...."thats baseball" I believe is what he said. Then his team mate endangered the career and the life of another player. Just as I would not support a friend who was involved in a near accident because he elected to drive drunk, Pedroia is appropriately not supporting Barnes for what he did. That is real leadership, regardless of his comments from another time.
  7. FredLynn
    You can google it as well as I can. Tony C comes to mind. I can understand a player ACCIDENTALLY getting hit in the head, but not as a result of a pitcher intentionally throwing at him and missing location. You just cannot do that. Its like drunk driving. Its asking for trouble.
  8. FredLynn
    As I wrote many times, I think that he was either told to throw at Machado or at the very least he was given the green light by Farrell-just not at his head. He missed. You cannot miss there. Ever. Or you should pay very dearly. What would have happened if it turned out differently, if he actually hit Machado and ended his career? Is four games enough now?
  9. FredLynn
    I don't think its relevant, but I am quite sure Farrell had something to do with throwing at Machado. Just not at his head. Barnes made a mistake you cannot make. Throw it in the dirt behind him if you have to. That would have gotten the message across much more effectively.
  10. FredLynn
    I don't think he was throwing at his head either. I think he made a mistake. But this is the kind of mistake that you should pay dearly for....like drunk driving, spousal abuse etc. There is the potential for great bodily harm. Fortunately Machado escaped without being hit at all, but it could have been much worse. Barnes is not paying heavily enough for what he did.
  11. FredLynn
    The league can't do it. But the Red Sox management can impose further penalties if they have the guts to do so. Bottom line is this: you do not throw at a guys head. If you miss location IMO you should pay dearly for your mistake. Four game is not "dearly"....most of those games Barnes would not even have appeared more than likely. So its what-two games of participation he is missing?
  12. FredLynn
    Regardless of the reason Barnes threw a beanball behind Machado's head he deserves more than four games for it. I suspect he meant to throw it behind his tochas but lost control of it somehow. He should pay dearly for that mistake. In real life you pay for your mistakes. The rule should be "nothing over the belt" when you are seeking retribution. A 95 mph fastball to the head, even with a helmet on, not only threatens a player's career but his life as well. Barnes is getting off easy IMO.
  13. FredLynn
    Barnes was suspended by the league for 4 games. If the Sox management wanted to make this right they would suspend him without pay for another six games. This is more important than winning a baseball game.
  14. FredLynn
    Well you have to AT LEAST make sure that if you miss the guy, you miss low. Bounce it in the dirt or something. I think every ML pitcher has enough control to miss low.
  15. FredLynn
    Matt Barnes just got suspended for four games for throwing BEHIND the head of Manny Machado. What a jackass, if it was intentional. I am not buying his "it just got away from me" excuse. Should have been at least 10 games. You NEVER do that. https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2017/04/24/red-sox-pitcher-matt-barnes-suspended-4-games-for-buzzing-orioles-manny-machado
  16. FredLynn
    Its a very informative article, wouldn't you say? The article is factual rather than opinion.
  17. FredLynn
    To win a championship pitching is much more important than hitting. Only three teams in 106 have won a ring with an ERA+ of less than 100 while about a third of championship teams had below average hitting. Generally though, you are right: most are upper third in both categories with pitching being much more important than hitting. I am not worried about leading the league in runs as long as our pitching is in the top 3 or 4. Here is an interesting article on the subject: http://www.hardballtimes.com/pitching-almost-always-wins-championships/
  18. FredLynn
    He has been dealing with issues between his shoulders for years.
  19. FredLynn
    Its not like he doesn't deserve it. Showing up last year in horrible physical condition was insulting to his team-mates, to the Sox management, and to the fans. At least he put in the work this past winter to get in better shape. Lets see if he maintains it. So far it has not resulted in production at the plate or in the field.
  20. FredLynn
    Coming into todays game Pablo is at .214/.655 with four errors (I think). He is playing himself, slowly, out of a job. Good intentions, but over the hill. We need to find a realistic alternative by June.
  21. FredLynn
    Forums come in all flavors Exam....this one is a bit more regulated than others, but its a private forum and the mods can manage it the way they see fit. I think that from a technical standpoint BDC totally sucked. Management heard the complaints, from what I hear, but did nothing to fix it. There were times we couldn't even get on to that forum. And there were trolls there who did their best to destroy it. Here there is more pure baseball discussed without the BS that went on at BDC. I don't know that I like either one *better*. They are/were just different.
  22. FredLynn
    June is fine by me, but if he cannot bring up his BA from the current .214 then an alternative should be found.
  23. FredLynn
    There is going to be soreness from getting a good workout, I am sure. Training is hard. But if its soreness due to injury then he is risking his career if he keeps trying to push through it. We really aren't going to know much until he tries to pitch in a real game.
  24. FredLynn
    You do have to wonder how much Price would reveal to the media...if his elbow was still sore would he have told anyone but the Sox staff? I wouldn't blame him if he wanted to stay out of the limelight now.
  25. FredLynn
    I am glad he "said he felt fine". I will feel fine when he faces major league hitting and is effective.
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