Ortiz to the Bench
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Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/11/2011 10:24 PM EDT
- wlbpatriotsfan
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For all intent and purposes, the Sox will lose Ortiz for nine games (from June 24th to July 3rd) when they play interleague games in National League ball parks. Sitting Gonzo cannot be an option. Seems so unfair to both the team and the player. -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/11/2011 10:26 PM EDT
- StatsFromLouie
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In Response to Ortiz to the Bench:For all intent and purposes, the Sox will lose Ortiz for nine games (from June 24th to July 3rd) when they play interleague games in National League ball parks. Sitting Gonzo cannot be an option. Seems so unfair to both the team and the player.
Posted by wlbpatriotsfan
Move Ortiz to RF. -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/11/2011 10:28 PM EDT
- carnie
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In Response to Re: Ortiz to the Bench:In Response to Ortiz to the Bench : Move Ortiz to RF.That might be a good idea.
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Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/11/2011 10:29 PM EDT
- MikeNagy
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Maybe he can catch? -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/11/2011 10:36 PM EDT
- LloydDobler
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My guess is Tito will give Gonzalez two of those six games off and go with Papi at first. But wow, we'll sure need all the sticks we can muster at Philadelphia. -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/11/2011 11:27 PM EDT
- keepmanny7
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you need a pinch hitter sometime in just about every game played on a national league field. im sure neither of them would mind the rest in the middle of the season, and they're both clutch and can come thru off the bench in those big spots. win-win no matter how you deal with it. ride the hot(ter) hand.
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Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/11/2011 11:33 PM EDT
- jimdavis
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In Response to Re: Ortiz to the Bench:My guess is Tito will give Gonzalez two of those six games off and go with Papi at first. But wow, we'll sure need all the sticks we can muster at Philadelphia.
Posted by LloydDobler
Historically, the Sox are fine in Philly. I believe they have taken 2 of 3 the last few times there. Papi with a game or two at first would not bother me in the least. -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/11/2011 11:45 PM EDT
- Sheriff-Rojas
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In Response to Ortiz to the Bench:For all intent and purposes, the Sox will lose Ortiz for nine games (from June 24th to July 3rd) when they play interleague games in National League ball parks. Sitting Gonzo cannot be an option. Seems so unfair to both the team and the player.
Posted by wlbpatriotsfan
NL teams might cry "Unfair" when they play in Fenway and don't quite have a Big Papi they can plug in at DH. Today the Red Sox scored 16 runs without Youk in the lineup. Somehow I think they'll be fine. Bring on the NL! -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 12:45 AM EDT
- moonslav59
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AGon's due for some rest... maybe 2 games.
As for Papi playing RF, maybe AGon would be a better choice.
Can AGon play SS? (LOL) -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 1:53 AM EDT
- carnie
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In Response to Re: Ortiz to the Bench:AGon's due for some rest... maybe 2 games. As for Papi playing RF, maybe AGon would be a better choice. Can AGon play SS? (LOL)Gonzo in right? How's his arm?
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Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 2:29 AM EDT
- betterredthandead
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Do it like this:
AGon 2 Days off on front end of 9 games and back end of 9 games
Ortiz 2 starts at 1st Pinch hit duty the other 7 games
Good spot to give AGon his first days off, but use him for pinch hitting or late innings in close games Red Sox leading for Ortiz so he won't complain about not getting a chance to play in all 162 games;) -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 2:33 AM EDT
- carnie
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I kinda like Big Papi in right. -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 2:38 AM EDT
- harness
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In Response to Re: Ortiz to the Bench:Do it like this: AGon 2 Days off on front end of 9 games and back end of 9 games Ortiz 2 starts at 1st Pinch hit duty the other 7 games Good spot to give AGon his first days off, but use him for pinch hitting or late innings in close games Red Sox leading for Ortiz so he won't complain about not getting a chance to play in all 162 games;)
Posted by betterredthandead
Or deploy each based on credible match-up effectiveness. -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 2:40 AM EDT
- moonslav59
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Papi in RF, Pedey in short RF, Ells in Right-Center? -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 2:44 AM EDT
- betterredthandead
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Ortiz would hurt himself if had to move around in the OF. Hamstring would blow out, hip flexor would get pulled, lat strain, etc. Youk, AGon and Ortiz should never set foot in the OF.
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Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 3:03 AM EDT
- harness
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Perhaps Papi catching.
Would luv to see the CERA. -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 3:08 AM EDT
- Sheriff-Rojas
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In Response to Re: Ortiz to the Bench:Perhaps Papi catching. Would luv to see the CERA.
Posted by harness
He would block the plate well. -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 3:08 AM EDT
- moonslav59
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It's a joke. If they ever did play there, they'd be told to not move, just catch what comes to you. -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 3:09 AM EDT
- carnie
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Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 3:20 AM EDT
- harness
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Funniest line on Papi:
"That necklace he wears weighs more than Pokey Reese" -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 3:24 AM EDT
- Sheriff-Rojas
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In Response to Re: Ortiz to the Bench:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bxPSlELxtQ
Posted by carnie
Great clip, carnie. Dave Alvin kicksass. -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 3:40 AM EDT
- betterredthandead
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That's a racist slur from harness. -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 3:41 AM EDT
- betterredthandead
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If Ortiz was catching Felix, his CERA would be low. If Varitek was catching Wastefield, his CERA would be high. End of CERA. -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 3:54 AM EDT
- moonslav59
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Proof the clown still can't grasp the concept. -
Re: Ortiz to the Bench
posted at 6/12/2011 4:22 AM EDT
- betterredthandead
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Proof that the two board bullies feel the need to use childish invective to defend the obvious silliness of CERA.