[Misfit]

Quote: Originally Posted by CWood2

The rationale is that the Sox already had a cushion with 4 runs, so you upgrade the defense in the 8th. Youk made the last out in the top of the 8th, so his bat may not even affect the outcome after the blown lead.

I understand the rationale completely, I've just never agreed with taking out one of your better bats for a questionable defensive upgrade (it could be argued Snow isn't much of an upgrade over Youk). And I especially do not agree with it before the 9th.

1-2-3 for Ryan, extra innings are coming (assuming Papelbon can get the Sox there).