whitesoxfan101 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I've been one of Ozzie's biggest defenders this year, but his managing of that game is inexcuseable. He doesn't ask Jim Thome to steal bases because he can't. So why won't he stop asking all of our players (with only a couple exceptions) to stop bunting, because they cant? We deserved to lose this game though between that and the way we played it in April, let's get 'em tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 I blame Ozzie partially for this loss. Ramirez should have been pulled sooner. Carrasco/A.J. gets the other blame. Why pitch outside against a RHP with one out/bases loaded when you need a DP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (knightni @ Aug 25, 2008 -> 06:12 PM) I blame Ozzie partially for this loss. Ramirez should have been pulled sooner. Carrasco/A.J. gets the other blame. Why pitch outside against a RHP with one out/bases loaded when you need a DP? The fact this game wasn't a win in April is on the players, and some of tonight's work is on them too. But Ozzie just was awful tonight, having A.J. bunt even though he never does and you had a bad right handed pitcher on the mound, leaving Ramirez in that long, just not good. Edited August 25, 2008 by whitesoxfan101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 QUOTE (knightni @ Aug 26, 2008 -> 12:12 AM) I blame Ozzie partially for this loss. Ramirez should have been pulled sooner. Carrasco/A.J. gets the other blame. Why pitch outside against a RHP with one out/bases loaded when you need a DP? 2-0 with the bases loaded...you have to throw a strike. There were 3 instances in this game where we tried to bunt that probably prevented the Sox from winning. I can only pray Ozzie learns that this is a one-dimensional team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgoarow Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 why 3 innings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 25, 2008 -> 07:14 PM) 2-0 with the bases loaded...you have to throw a strike. There were 3 instances in this game where we tried to bunt that probably prevented the Sox from winning. I can only pray Ozzie learns that this is a one-dimensional team. Throw an inside strike, not some outside corner nipper that might make it 3-0 or the guy hits it the other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Just watched the DVR of the CQ at bat to lead off today. How was that not a homer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 QUOTE (knightni @ Aug 25, 2008 -> 11:15 PM) Throw an inside strike, not some outside corner nipper that might make it 3-0 or the guy hits it the other way. Carrasco doesn't throw much straight, and from what I've seen, he likes to keep everything on the outer half to righties and inside to lefties. I hate HoRam, as he's just not of high caliber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I feel dirty after this loss. No way Twins lose to Bautista either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 25, 2008 -> 07:17 PM) Carrasco doesn't throw much straight, and from what I've seen, he likes to keep everything on the outer half to righties and inside to lefties. I hate HoRam, as he's just not of high caliber. Then Ozzie should have brought someone different in. Certainly if you know that, he and Cooper should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Aug 25, 2008 -> 11:28 PM) I feel dirty after this loss. No way Twins lose to Bautista either. Twins keep getting the s***ty Mariners starters. They dominated those guys last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 25, 2008 -> 06:16 PM) Just watched the DVR of the CQ at bat to lead off today. How was that not a homer? Well he bit a chunk out of his bat and that will take the quality of it down a notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 QUOTE (shipps @ Aug 25, 2008 -> 07:32 PM) Well he bit a chunk out of his bat and that will take the quality of it down a notch. I don't wish to frighten you sir, but you are only about 250 posts to 2,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 25, 2008 -> 06:30 PM) Twins keep getting the s***ty Mariners starters. They dominated those guys last time. and will again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 QUOTE (knightni @ Aug 25, 2008 -> 06:34 PM) I don't wish to frighten you sir, but you are only about 250 posts to 2,000. Do I get the ticker tape for 2000 like I did for 1000?That was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oralsoxpodcast Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Was Daley in the crowd, holding up that goddamn BUNT sign? I blame AJ more for not getting it down, than Ozzie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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