Official Boston Red Sox 2005 Thread

[Beantown]

I really don't understand why they didn't bring Papelbon in last night. Timlin is HORRRRRRRRRRIBLE when he inherits runners, so why in the hell would you bring him in, up by 1, with runners on. Bing in papelbon and his heat and let him earn his pay.

[ILLCHILL]

Wasn't it a lefty when he Timling came in? If so, and I think it was, why not Myers?

[Beantown]

The whole lefty-righty thing is just another reason why Francona made the wrong choice. Just knowing that what...70%+ of inherited runners have scored when Timlin comes in. That's PATHETIC. He's been insane when he starts off fresh, but when he comes in with guys on, it's an automatic run.

[APD0290]

Quote: Originally Posted by ILLCHILL

Wasn't it a lefty when he Timling came in? If so, and I think it was, why not Myers?

Because Terry Francona is a terrible manager.

[ILLCHILL]

Quote: Originally Posted by APD0290

Because Terry Francona is a terrible manager.

I never liked his in-game skills, although he definately elevated them in the playoffs. You'd think a manager who brought a world series to Boston would be untouchable, but its obvious he isnt that great of a manager. I love him off the field and the way he treats the players, but he is garbage in-game.

[Thrasha]

Quote: Originally Posted by camulos

Not surprising after Foulke didn't pitch in the 15-2 game. This bullpen desperately needs somebody to step up. I think they've been too cautious with Papelbon, Hansen and Delcarmen. These guys havn't been seen by many hitters and have the velocity to get people out. Everyone worries about "ruining" them, but realistically if a few bad performances in their rookie year ruins them, they probably wouldn't have amounted to much anyways.

I whole heartedly agree

I personally think Timlin should move back to being the setup guy, and slide Hansen in the closers role. I don't see how the media could really hang the blame on him if he has blown saves. It'd just be another brick in the wall for this years Red Sox bullpen, especially with him being a rookie.

[Thrasha]

Quote: Originally Posted by APD0290

Because Terry Francona is a terrible manager.

granted he's made questionable moves

But what he did last October will keep me from saying he is a terrible manager.

[APD0290]

Quote: Originally Posted by ILLCHILL

I never liked his in-game skills, although he definately elevated them in the playoffs. You'd think a manager who brought a world series to Boston would be untouchable, but its obvious he isnt that great of a manager. I love him off the field and the way he treats the players, but he is garbage in-game.

My thoughts exactly.