Francona has a QUICK HOOK doesn't he?

[the_fat_man]

Not enough that he blew game 2 by keeping Becket in there; tonight we're forced to endure the Wakefield home run derby.

Let's add Tino to the RETARDED club.

Why bother rooting for these mother****ers when they can't get out of their own way.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Considering that he's 0-2, giving up 11 runs on 17 hits in three previous outings this season against the Rays, Francona is probably counting his blessings that he got almost 3 innings out of him.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

Considering that he's 0-2, giving up 11 runs on 17 hits in three previous outings this season against the Rays, Francona is probably counting his blessings that he got almost 3 innings out of him.

Honestly I know this is a redboard but wouldnt Paul Byrd have been a better choice?

[docicu3]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Honestly I know this is a redboard but wouldnt Paul Byrd have been a better choice?

The thinking was that at this point in his career it made more sense to start Wakefield as his history has always shown that he has been successful against this club, with the exception of the two starts this year. Obviously given tonights early innings it is easy to hate on Tito given the early 5-0 deficit.

The truth is the guy has rarely gotten the credit he deserved from the 2 WS he won, never complains and has shown often the ability to handle difficult personalities in ways nothing short of miraculous.

The injuries and the Manny BS this year has proven too much for anyone to handle. They were good this year but not great by any means but T Fran is not where the blame should be left. Papi's injury, Beckett's injury (numbness in his hand), Rameriez refusing to play for 20 million, Schilling's arm injury, all have added up to more than Bay, Kotsay and Masterson could overcome as plusses.

Give the Rays the credit they deserve they have come of age.......

[the_fat_man]

3-1 down is manageable

5-1 down is probably out of reach

too bad we couldn't have tried to get 5 innings out of him, he deserves it, doesn't he Terry?

not like there's an urgency for a win on the part of the Red Sox

P.S. if this was supposed to be the Sox 'throw away' game, then maybe the IDIOT manager shouldn't have blown game 2

from a good chance to be up 2 games to 0 to a good chance of being down 3 games to 1

NICE

[The Bid]

Byrds the worst. Wakefield and Byrd are one in the same except Wakefield throws the knucker 65. Byrd throws his fastball 65

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by The Bid

Byrds the worst. Wakefield and Byrd are one in the same except Wakefield throws the knucker 65. Byrd throws his fastball 65

Byrd isnt very good but Wakefield has been a total disaster the last three playoffs and he has an ugly record against Tampa. Byrd did pitch well last year in the post season. It is not a great situation either way.

[docicu3]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Byrd isnt very good but Wakefield has been a total disaster the last three playoffs and he has an ugly record against Tampa. Byrd did pitch well last year in the post season. It is not a great situation either way.

19-3 prior to 2008......3 starts this year with ERA slightly < 6.00 but 3 starts VS 22 decisions and knucleballs come and go in effectiveness.

If he has been money tonight all you would have heard is about how his back was hurting him during this season, which it was, and how good he is.....again give Tampa their due!!