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  1. moonslav59
    Exactly. While this isn't the first time starters have been used outside their normal roles in the playoffs, this team has seen just about every player step up when needed. We've seen huge hits and plays from the unlikeliest of players. Imagine, if I'd have said we'd be one game away from a ring with Betts doing so little the whole post season!
  2. moonslav59
    Dodgers were 54-0 when ahead by 4 runs or more this year. I admit, I was down after Puig's HR, but I still had a lot of hope we'd pull it out, once Hill was removed. I can understand how many fans get frustrated and lash out with statements they might not really believe, but I keep getting the sense that some fans have had no hope in this team until after a win like last night's. I've done my share in talking down Moreland, but I was glad to see him come up against the righty last night. I didn't expect a homer, but I was not shocked by it. We've been doing this all year, and I guess it still surprises me how often some fans seemingly give up on hope. It's easy being a Sox fan today. Maybe my idea of what a true fan should be is outdated and old school, and maybe being a fan of teams that have had long stretches of ineptitude has taught me to more even keeled and less hyper-reactive, but to me fans should have confidence in the team they love, no matter what.
  3. moonslav59
    I've praised his quickness and range, but all along I have worried he'd make a crucial error, but instead he makes a play I doubt Nunez or Holt could have made. I have blasted others for making sweeping statements based on one play, one game, one week or even a half season, so I'm opening myself up to being called a hypocrite, but Devers' defense of late has been flawless and even spectacular at times. Maybe the time off helped. Maybe he's just been more focused. On offense, he always seems to rise to the top when needed most. Now, it seems like his defense does, too. I've said before, I'm fine with giving Devers another year at 3B (2019), but that it worries me about a guy having to learn on the fly right in the midst of a championship run. I'm not worried as much anymore, and besides, I've always felt his bat can and will outweigh any negatives he brings to defense. I've been a huge Devers fan since his first year in the minors. I suggest hundreds of trades a year, but I have never once suggested trading Devers. I'm glad DD never did. I'm looking forward to Devers having a huge year next year at 3B.
  4. moonslav59
    All true, but I still think this should be a lesson to those who only look at the previous week, 14 days or month's stats to suggest who should play and not play. Managers and GMs all know better, thankfully.
  5. moonslav59
    I'm rarely critical of Cora: the guy is the best we've ever had, but I thought he should have been pulled before Turner. I also wondered why he pulled Porcello so early but let ERod go so long. That being said, most of what Cora did yesterday worked. What a ballsy team we have here!
  6. moonslav59
    Shouldn't the Dodgers have won tonight, since they gained the "momentum" last night?
  7. moonslav59
    You never see it happen, and it has happened twice in the playoffs-both by Machado. He should be black-listed.
  8. moonslav59
    I really wanted to see Sale pitch in warm weather. There must be an injury.
  9. moonslav59
    ..another blister?
  10. moonslav59
    Like tag team wrastling?
  11. moonslav59
    I never heard that terminology in that context.
  12. moonslav59
    Batter vs Pitcher. Batter vs Fielder. Runner vs Fielder. Yes, it's always one-on-one, but the team aspect is still a big part of the game.
  13. moonslav59
    What's wrong with Sale?
  14. moonslav59
    Our 3 losses: 3-2 in 18 innings (Kinsler error) 4-2 to STL in 2013 (We were up 2-1 in the 7th and an error allowed the go-ahead run to score.) 5-4 to STL (We were tied 4-4 in the 9th and the winning run scored on that wild play at 3B.)
  15. moonslav59
    Yes, SCOREBOARD!
  16. moonslav59
    Shout out to DD for getting us Peacre and Eovaldi for scraps.
  17. moonslav59
    You weren't the only one. How many times has someone looked so bad only to have a big game (or hit) right afterwards?
  18. moonslav59
    So many people, including some Sox fans, felt like this team could only win with Betts and JD thumping away. This team is much more balanced than many gave them credit for being. Our bench carried us. Pearce, Holt, Leon, and even Moreland (who began as the back-up to HRam) and Devers (who had been demoted to the bench) all had big hits.
  19. moonslav59
    Puig or Machado would have been out while pouting down the line.
  20. moonslav59
    LOL. The 'ole reverse psychology ploy.
  21. moonslav59
    I've heard fans giving up on this team all year long. It used to surprise me, but not anymore. How many times does this team need to claw their way back? This is the best Sox team I have ever seen. I know the best don't always win, but we gotta believe! Cora is the best Sox manager of all time. Everybody is contributing, and when someone messes up, somebody(s) picks them up. The team gave Eovaldi a standing O in the clubhouse last night. This team is class, and I blame Cora for it.
  22. moonslav59
    Kimbrel is a big reason we got such a huge lead in the division we could afford to rest Sale and others. He seems burnt out. Tomorrow, I'd go Sale, Price, Barnes, Brasier.
  23. moonslav59
    Bring him back. Keep Devers at 3B.
  24. moonslav59
    Unlike too many Sox fans.
  25. moonslav59
    This team has the leadership needed. Let's watch Sale be masterful tomorrow.
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