That's what Francona keeps saying, but if you're down by six runs in every game, the bullpen's effect is marginalized quite a bit.
I believe they said on the radio this morning that the Sox have ONE quality start in September. That's horrifying. Steve O On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 9:30 AM, Dan DiBiase <[email protected]> wrote: > It's a tough choice. The way some of the starters have been, Aceves' role > out of the bullpen is almost irreplaceable. > > Dan D > Central NJ USA > > > ________________________________ > From: Steve Ouellette <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 8:53 AM > Subject: Re: Fwd: "From the depths of Hell I stab at thee!" > > Dice-K is dominant compared to the LackeyMillerWakefieldWeiland combo > we've thrown out there in September. I'd consider asking Dice-K to > throw left-handed if it will get any of those guys off the mound. > > Honestly, is there any reason NOT to throw Aceves out there as a > starter? Most of the games over the last three weeks have been over > before the bullpen could help out -- and those that weren't were blown > by Bard. > > Steve O > > On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 8:17 AM, Dan DiBiase <[email protected]> wrote: >> Well, you were half-right with the pitching. Glad we kept Beckett and >> Paps.... And I still think that Matsuzaka was addition by subtraction. >> >> Dan D >> Central NJ USA >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Ray Salemi <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] >> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 11:55 PM >> Subject: Fwd: "From the depths of Hell I stab at thee!" >> >> This prediction from a year ago is looking pretty good. >> We did nothing to improve starting pitching and starting pitching is >> killing >> us. >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Ray Salemi <[email protected]> >> Date: Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 10:28 PM >> Subject: Re: "From the depths of Hell I stab at thee!" >> To: [email protected] >> >> >> This team, if we kept them next year, would struggle to reach the 91 games >> I >> predicted for them this year. >> The injuries actually had a marginal effect on this team. We mostly lost >> hitters and still came in 2nd in runs scored. >> The problem was pitching, and these problems were not due to injuries. If >> we go into next year with this rotation and bullpen we might, indeed, >> reach >> my prediction of 91 games. >> Here's what we'd have if we kept this year's "dream team". >> 1. Varitek -- 1 year older >> 2. Ortiz -- 1 year older >> 3. Lowell -- 1 year older >> 4. Wakefield -- 1 year older >> Then for a rotation we'd have (League average ERA was 4.14) >> Beckett -- 5.78 ERA >> Dice-K -- 4.69 ERA >> Lackey -- 4.40 ERA >> Closer Papelbon -- 3.90 ERA >> >> This is a 100-win team? What does this team have in common with any >> 100-win >> teams in the past? >> Nothing, that's what. >> As my friend said at the game today, "It's time to pull the bandaid off >> all >> at once." >> This team needs a major house cleaning. >> >> >> >> On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 7:34 PM, Beaudoin, John <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> I want the same team next year. >> If marginally healthy, then they'll win 99 games. If average healthy then >> they'll win 102 games or more. >> >> John >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> >> Sent: Sun Oct 03 16:14:25 2010 >> Subject: Re: "From the depths of Hell I stab at thee!" >> >> I wanted to take a swing at Swisher when he dove somewhat into the >> stands trying to catch the HR however instead watched him lay on the >> ground in pain while the guys 3 rows back fought over the ball. >> >> Great game - I'm not a Lackey fan however if he can pitch like he did >> today for the most part next year, we have a solid 1,2, and 3 starting >> pitcher punch already in place. >> >> -larry >> >> On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 6:35 PM, Dan DiBiase <[email protected]> wrote: >>> But did you get Lowrie's??!! >>> >>> Dan D >>> Central NJ USA >>> >>> >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: Larry Rupp <[email protected]> >>> To: [email protected] >>> Sent: Sun, October 3, 2010 12:12:50 PM >>> Subject: Re: "From the depths of Hell I stab at thee!" >>> >>> See you there Ray - I'll be manning the Pesky pole area for an Ortiz >>> homerun! >>> >>> On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 11:20 AM, Ray Salemi <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> I'm off to Fenway to see if the Sox can put a final hurt on the Yankees. >>>> It turned out to be a big game after all. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups >>>> "Red Sox Citizens" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/redsoxcitizens?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Red Sox Citizens" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/redsoxcitizens?hl=en. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Red Sox Citizens" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/redsoxcitizens?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Red Sox Citizens" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/redsoxcitizens?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Red Sox Citizens" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/redsoxcitizens?hl=en. >> >> >> >> -- >> Author of "FPGA Simulation: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide" >> www.fpgasimulation.com >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Author of Confessions of a Good Mother: The story of an assassin and mom >> who >> struggles with life balance issues. >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Red Sox Citizens" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/redsoxcitizens?hl=en. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Red Sox Citizens" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/redsoxcitizens?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Red Sox Citizens" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/redsoxcitizens?hl=en. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Red Sox Citizens" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/redsoxcitizens?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Red Sox Citizens" group. 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