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  1. Helen of Troy O’Leary

    April 7. End of the West Coast Trip.

    This is the most bewildering thought: these ill-fitting Sox, mocked by disbelievers for more than four months, were a couple of routine defensive plays and a couple of cheap runs away from 10-0. Their Moxie would please Ted.
  2. Helen of Troy O’Leary

    4.6 - Angels in the Outfield

    Sure, if they average 4+ IP all year. But it’s the second time through. Some efficiency and longevity gains can be expected. Can’t argue with the results so far.
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    4.6 - Angels in the Outfield

    8.2 5 1 1 6 9 ? I’ll take it.
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    3/30 - The Road Trip: Game 3

    I think the entire point is that Cora knew he was dealing without his closer and did nothing to adjust before the fact: e.g. let your cruising relievers go an extra batter or two. He’s dogmatic to a fault.
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    3/30 - The Road Trip: Game 3

    Very hard to argue with any of this. How fans can cogently lay out an ideal strategy and it not occur to a Major League manager is baffling to me. Cora almost couldn’t have helped them lose any more.
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    3/30 - The Road Trip: Game 3

    If you know Jansen isn’t pitching, why not ride Campbell until he gives up a hit? 14 pitches, 9 strikes, no threats. Cora walked the team off a cliff.
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    3/30 - The Road Trip: Game 3

    The Cora Experience.
  8. Helen of Troy O’Leary

    3/29/24 - Red Sox at Mariners

    Urias collateral damage for the ump restitution call.
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    3/29/24 - Red Sox at Mariners

    Those aren’t pants, they’re Fanatics censor bars.
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    3/28/24 - Opening Day 2024 - Red Sox at Mariners

    “Time now to go behind the jersey …” O’Neill: NO