that was 100 times worse than Gump.mikeford said:Was that the single worst managerial decision in the postseason since Gump v. Pedro 2003?
MyDaughterLovesTomGordon said:I like Lester, but why are they fellating a guy who's given up three runs in 5 innings?
MakMan44 said:He wanted Herrera, David, Holland to close the game, so he tried to steal some outs in the 6th. Duffy is clearly the correct move in hindsight, and I think Ventura should have had a clean inning at the very least, but it's easy to read why he sent Ventura out there.
he set them down in order with Soto still in there the inning before he left the game.JohnnyTheBone said:Lester looks dominant since they replaced the catcher.
Ah, don't think I saw any of the KC games, but some of the gamethread comments are coming back. Thanks.InsideTheParker said:He was awful against the Red Sox this year, giving up innings by inappropriate bunting in early innings, for example. Since then I read some stuff that indicated that is typical of his approach.
mikeford said:Was that the single worst managerial decision in the postseason since Gump v. Pedro 2003?
Al Zarilla said:Once you mute it, that's it? Strange remote that can't be unmuted. Demuted?
In a vacuum, I think worse than that.mikeford said:Was that the single worst managerial decision in the postseason since Gump v. Pedro 2003?
I think it could actually be worse .. At least Gump left in the best pitcher in history.mikeford said:Was that the single worst managerial decision in the postseason since Gump v. Pedro 2003?
MakMan44 said:He wanted Herrera, David, Holland to close the game, so he tried to steal some outs in the 6th. Duffy is clearly the correct move in hindsight, and I think Ventura should have had a clean inning at the very least, but it's easy to read why he sent Ventura out there.
BCsMightyJoeYoung said:And why pull Shields in the first place? He was only at 88 pitches?
I said it was easy to read his intentions, not that it was a smart decision.E5 Yaz said:
Because he wanted a kid who threw 70 pitches two days ago to do something he'd never done?
Agreed. Though I suppose that does go to hop's "he has things to explain".Lowrielicious said:
It's reasonable to explain why he didn't go to the big three.
It's pretty hard to explain why he went to Ventura.
Right. In-game, worse. Historical impact, not as bad.mikeford said:I hear you guys but... Gump cost that team a World Series. Ned Yost just cost them a trip to the actual playoffs.
And Pedro's meltdown was gradual. Ventura imploded on his first pitch. Little had multiple opportunities to pull Pedro with the lead intact but he sat there like his ass was glued to the dugout.mikeford said:I hear you guys but... Gump cost that team a World Series. Ned Yost just cost them a trip to the actual playoffs.
BornToRun said:And Pedro's meltdown was gradual. Ventura imploded on his first pitch. Little had multiple opportunities to pull Pedro with the lead in tact but he sat there like his ass was glued to the dugout.
BCsMightyJoeYoung said:And why pull Shields in the first place? He was only at 88 pitches?
He only had one big power year, like Ellsbury.glasspusher said:Someone care to explain to me the cratering of Reddick's power?
Really. This thread has mentioned Jeter, Tyree, and now Gump. Now someone will figure out how to work in too many men on the ice.Harry Hooper said:
True, BUT ENOUGH GUMP TALK!
Al Zarilla said:He only had one big power year, like Ellsbury.
staz said:Is it too early for the requisite KC dugout shot showing lonely, blank stares into the abyss?
loshjott said:Really. This thread has mentioned Jeter, Tyree, and now Gump. Now someone will figure out how to work in too many men on the ice.
May 15 2009 vs the Msshawnrbu said:85-1 with a 3 or more run lead. Someone tell me the 1.
Thank you for reminding me of 2004 and 2007 in the same post.ScubaSteveAvery said:Without Gump we do not have 2004. Gump was another hurdle in a GLORIOUS road to victory.
Botched double steal.BCsMightyJoeYoung said:Royals sure shooting themselves this game. Was Butler's baserunning gaffe ever explained?
Yost kind of did. Was supposed to get caught in a rundown but left way early.BCsMightyJoeYoung said:Royals sure shooting themselves this game. Was Butler's baserunning gaffe ever explained?
BCsMightyJoeYoung said:Royals sure shooting themselves this game. Was Butler's baserunning gaffe ever explained?
Crazy stupid if true. Like he's managing little league.Al Zarilla said:Yost kind of did. Was supposed to get caught in a rundown but left way early.
Al Zarilla said:Yost kind of did. Was supposed to get caught in a rundown but left way early.
Betts would be a hell of a start.Al Zarilla said:Any way we can get Donaldson away from Oakland?