You are over reacting. You really want Rivera to pitch a two inning save on a cold and rainy night in June?
If you've decided that Rivera can only pitch one inning, make it the 8th against the heart of the order with runners on. Rivera was warmed up and ready to go.
Going to be interesting watching the Penny situation. Seems like dealing him is the best option, but it seems like keeping him around as Smoltz insurance isn't a bad idea. But, he says he doesn't want to pitch out of the pen and we've got Clay in Pawtucket anyway.
Going to be interesting watching the Penny situation. Seems like dealing him is the best option, but it seems like keeping him around as Smoltz insurance isn't a bad idea. But, he says he doesn't want to pitch out of the pen and we've got Clay in Pawtucket anyway.
I can't take credit for this as I heard it on the radio this morning, but I like the idea. They said, put DiceK on the DL, bring up Smoltz to see what he has left and delay dealing Penny to make sure Smoltz is going to be worth keeping.
Going to be interesting watching the Penny situation. Seems like dealing him is the best option, but it seems like keeping him around as Smoltz insurance isn't a bad idea. But, he says he doesn't want to pitch out of the pen and we've got Clay in Pawtucket anyway.
the mets could use some starting pitching now that john maine is on the dl. trying to think of anyone on that team the sox could use though. i'm a little nervous about this papi hitting surge all of a sudden. do the sox still make a deal for a power hitter now if papi continues to hit? there is no doubt that i would climb the clock tower and take out the town if they don't get another power bat and papi decides he wants to start fanning 88mph fastballs again
Does Ortiz play first and youkilis play 3rd or they leave Ortiz on the bench tonight?
His L/R splits have been completely out of whack this year, but you'd think they'd play him tonight against Blanton and have him sit against one or both of the lefties Saturday or Sunday.