Yeah, something like that. Unless we hear there is a Covid outbreak, this is Cora going out in a blaze of glory. It has to be front office meddling.I really think Bloom told Cora to use this guy tonight over his objections.
The front office never put the foot on the gas this seasonYeah, something like that. Unless we hear there is a Covid outbreak, this is Cora going out in a blaze of glory. It has to be front office meddling.
If true, it is hard to judge Cora without knowing what is going on. This smacks of the front office deciding to take the foot off the gas for the season, and Cora being pissed.
Just as believable as the idea that the manager of a team in a playoff race threw a game to send a message to his gmIt really strains credulity to believe the GM is threatening his own standing in order to force the manager to use a journeyman pitcher.
Why would this threaten Bloom’s standing?It really strains credulity to believe the GM is threatening his own standing in order to force the manager to use a journeyman pitcher.
You know they have a winning record right?I have been a Sox fan for more than 50 years, seen a ton of great wins and a lot of brutal loses, but the worst thing about this season and this team is that management has allowed this team to become an absolute laughingstock. It's not just getting blasted tonight, it's having absolutely zero pitching, totally pathetic defense, mind numbing lack of fundamentals. For the first time in my life, i see no light at the end of this tunnel. It's very , very sad.
But, it would be so much fun! He'd make everybody wear wacky sport jackets on road trips and stuff!Please don't bring in Joe Madden.
I thought about that same thing for a minute. Or Wakefield's Game 3. But then I thought of early 2011 John Lackey and it was a better comp.I suppose it's possible for Barraclough's outing to become almost as celebrated as Eovaldi's in the World Series. I wouldn't bet on it, though.
I was really sold on Gausman when he was a FA. Sigh…If they don’t go out and spend a ton of money on actual top of the rotation starting pitching, then I fail to see what they’re trying to build.
For those who can't get it, some game threading of it will be appreciatedDOB says NESN will cover Cora’s postgame live. I half expect him to either quit or call out Bloom.
Yes the plan coming into tonight was definitely for him to throw 100 pitches out of the bullpenSo this is all part of Cora’s plan? He knew Sale wasn’t gonna last so Bear Claw was gonna take it no matter which way it fell. Horrible management. Too many short starts and “bullpen” games. He’s gotta go.
Yeah, sadly I agree.2023 Red Sox date of death: August 28
Not a damn one.What reporter has the stones after the game to say, "So Alex uh... what the F?"
yes, but the ballpark has become a visitors home game, the team can't pitch, hit sporadically, and just cannot field. I want to be optimistic but they give me very little reason.You know they have a winning record right?