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Morbo

9:31

Turkey bacon isn't bacon

Aaron

9:32

Holmes has a pretty serious ass-to-torso ratio going on

Jared

9:32

With Holmes in, the game is definitely afoot!

The 6ix

9:33

Fenway always seems to look great at night. What are your favourite ballparks for a night game? Day game?

Kevin Goldstein

9:33

Dodger Stadium at night is pretty damn spectacular.

Marlin Child

9:33

So I saw ESPN had an interview with Bucky Dent earlier - in situations like that they pay for his ticket, right?

Kevin Goldstein

9:33

Oh yeah.

If I got into WS games for free, Bucky Dent certainly does.

9:34

On the other hand, if Boston scores here, it may be a quick game indeed

Matt

9:34

Renfroe seems to have made some really positive adjustments this year. Sustainable? Is there another gear there?

Kevin Goldstein

9:34

I mean, he's still kind of a low OBP power goof. 2+ win player.

9:35

I held my breath there when Torres got a bit caught out on the short hop.

SammySosasCork

9:35

humblebrag

Kevin Goldstein

9:35

Nah, just a brag brag.

Lzfreak

9:36

What former Pirate will get the most outs for the Yankees tonight?

Jon Becker

9:36

I'll be surprised if Holmes doesn't go back out there for the fifth, so him

Kyle

9:37

how many runs up and how late in the game does it have to be for a manager to put in a low leverage pitcher to save their more important guys for the ALDS? not saying we're anywhere near that point yet though

Kevin Goldstein

9:37

7? Gotta play for now.

Any even then, 7 after the seventh....

Eel Ffilc

9:38

There's been some take about Boone losing his gig tonight but what about Cashman? Is he pretty safe?

Kevin Goldstein

9:38

Again, I think he's fine (and should be).

Marlin Child

9:40

Brian Cashman has the kind of job security Supreme Court justices envy

Kevin Goldstein

9:40

I have no idea how anyone can think Cashman isn't a good, scratch that, REALLY GOOD, GM.

Dan

9:42

Seems like firing Aaron Boone wouldn’t solve much

Jon Becker

9:42

It wouldn't, firing a manager rarely does. But it's the easiest thing a team can do to curry favor

5 Run Homer

9:42

I know it's the playoffs and anything can happen but the Sox get absolutely waxed by Tampa right?

Kevin Goldstein

9:42

It's the playoffs, and anything can happen.

Lzfreak

9:43

What are the odds Eovaldi finishes this game?

Kevin Goldstein

9:43

0.000000000571349411284571%

9:44

NO CHANCE.

No Chance comment re: strike 3 to Higgy.

Dan

9:44

Made me think about the Mets not picking up the option on Luis Rojas’ contract (managing a team with a flawed roster), even though that seemed to be more about letting a new President choose the manager

Kevin Goldstein

9:45

Yeah, kinda have to do that, unless you absolutely LOVE the manger.

Jon Becker

9:45

Seems like they're going to pick the new manager before hiring a president though, which doesn't do much to quell the notion that Alderson isn't going to be as hands-off as he claims

Kevin Goldstein

9:45

We'll see...

Matt

9:45

Is Tyler Wade good enough to be a MLB starter at 2B?

Kevin Goldstein

9:46

Good lord no.

Bunk

9:46

Thoughts on changing postseason format a little? I don't like the Giants possibly facing the Dodgers in the NLDS. I think the best team in each league should face team with lowest record not wild card automatically.

Jon Becker

9:46

Yeah, I agree with this. Re-seed after the WCG.

SammySosasCork

9:46

Alex Cora seems like a good manager. I have no data or any real anecdotal reasons to support this statement.

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