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TheGenius · 04-18-2006, 09:28 PM

Part of what I don't like too much about Francona: he doesn't get relief pitchers up until too late. It seems like this happens a lot.

He could have had Foulke or Timlin warming up during the last inning in case the Sox grabbed the lead, then subbed them in. Then if it was tied or the Sox were still down he could have decided to stick with Clement. I just think you should always leave an option in there.

04-18-2006, 09:28 PM	#588
TheGenius The World's Smartest Man OVR: 10 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 1,590	Re: Boston Red Sox - 2006 Part of what I don't like too much about Francona: he doesn't get relief pitchers up until too late. It seems like this happens a lot. He could have had Foulke or Timlin warming up during the last inning in case the Sox grabbed the lead, then subbed them in. Then if it was tied or the Sox were still down he could have decided to stick with Clement. I just think you should always leave an option in there.