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Originally Posted by hytem
Lousy manager. Overuses the bullpen every year. Team not peaking in September for playoffs.
Overprotective of starting pitching--especially rookies. Great lineup. Outlook for playoffs. Bleak. Disastrous trade for Gagne. Pitching in disarray. Stays with veterans who aren't producing.
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I think you're half-right. I think Francona is sticking with Drew because of his contract, but once the playoffs begin, you will see Ellsbury coming into games in mid-late innings in key roles.
I agree, Francona does stick with his "tried and true" veterans to a fault, but who is he gonna go with instead? Delcarmen instead of Timlin? Hansen instead of Gagne? Please.
Yes, Francona does frustrate me sometimes. But he has a Big Picture to work with, a plan set out by Theo and the Powers-that-Be. In 3 years you won't even remember why you doubted Theo and Francona, et al.