I don't put much stock in momentum either (although one could argue momentum is another word for "streak," which happens in the game all the time). I was just frustrated at the way they put out lineups as if the wild card had been clinched. Nail down your spot first, then rest regulars and put in Chris Woodward and Brian Anderson. That just seems to make sense to me. -- Matt
--- On Mon, 9/28/09, Tom Salemi <[email protected]> wrote: From: Tom Salemi <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Vent To: [email protected] Date: Monday, September 28, 2009, 10:43 AM Well, I came down hard on you in defense of my soxfandomness. However, I agree we should probably stick to arguing the points and stay away from trying to label other folks who hold different opions. I personally don't buy the momentum thing. It may carry over game-to-game (may), but it won't mean diddly do in a couple of weeks of the Yankees are lucky enough to survive the mighty Tigers. (ahem..) But I respect the right of those who disagree with me to be wrong as the day is long. On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 9:33 AM, Beaudoin, John <[email protected]> wrote: Oh relax. Tom comes down on me prety hard and I don't take offense. I'm going to just relax and enjoy spanking the Yankees in the play-offs as badly as when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor. Who's with me? My point was that the Sox had an incredible run up KC and NY and no one pointed that out. Of course there was a letdown. And I understand that it's the evil empire and all, but I'll sacrifice a battle or two to win the war. All's well in Sox World. I'm happy with our chances. From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Mon Sep 28 05:46:56 2009 Subject: RE: Vent So, the expressed purpose of this google group is to provide a place where "Sox fans can lament, celebrate, and explain to each other how the team should really be run." That is exactly what we are doing here. We are criticizing the choices that Francona made over the weekend that lead to a sweep by the Yankees. That does not mean we are "chicken", or that we are "so-called fans". I find it hard to believe that any true Sox fan could be satisfied with the events of the weekend. Sometimes I think I can do a better job than the Sox management - and it's fun to discuss that with other folks who feel the same way. The definition of the group also says "that we respect each other on the list", but your chicken-little response is getting old. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Beaudoin, John Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 6:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Vent Hear hear. Sounds like chicken Little all over again. I'd rather beat them in the play-offs From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Sun Sep 27 14:26:00 2009 Subject: Re: Vent Oh Good Lord. Haven't we learned yet that there is no such thing as a "head of steam" in baseball? It just takes one good pitcher to blow that steam away. On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Steve Gendron <[email protected]> wrote: Your rant is right on target Matt. I thought my head was going to explode when Woodward blew that play on the rundown. Does Francona think it is a good idea to send the Yankees into the post-season with a head of steam? We took the first 8 games from the Yankees this season and now we are on the verge of allowing them to tie the season series. We've lost 8 of the last 9 games to these guys. They have owned us in the second half. And today, the brooms will be out as the Yanks prepare to win their 100th game of the season and clinch the division. Take heart though, we've got Paul Byrd on the hill. Steve From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Matt & Olga McSorley Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 7:17 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Vent I know these games don't matter much in the long run, but... It is so frustrating watching Chris Woodward and Brian Anderson bumble their way through life when a playoff spot has not yet been clinched, and when a sweep this weekend gives the Yankees the division. Woodward's ridiculous error in the eighth today, which led to two critical Yankee runs, was painful to watch. Why the hell is he on the field? I mean, we all know the bad guys are going to win the AL East but wouldn't you think the Sox would manage and play this weekend as if avoiding having to watch them dance all over the field mattered? For crying out loud, there's seven games with Toronto and Cleveland this week to play the Pawtucket kiddie corps. OK. Rant over. -- Matt -- Author of "Leading After a Layoff: Reignite Your Team's Productivity in Just 12 Weeks" www.leadingafteralayoff.com --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Red Sox Citizens" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/redsoxcitizens?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
