Edwin on CS roster, Hinske possibly off

Perhaps we won't see either in the post-season?

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So no Troy Percival?

I'm laughing at the superior intellect.

by Orlando Rays on Oct 9, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions

YAY

This means more Price!

by rglass44 on Oct 9, 2008 1:55 PM EDT reply actions

hopefully we won't see either.

i like carrying another pitcher too, so i’m cool with this.

by davidsmarch on Oct 9, 2008 2:00 PM EDT reply actions

Must be that over 7 ERA at Fenway

that is going to convince maddon to give him (EJax) this spot. Maddon however has perfectly used his bullpen this post season even if that means Price has been sitting on his butt. Maybe the fact that Boston outscored us by like 10 runs has Maddon feeling like he may need one extra long man, or hopefully he realizes Price walks on water and he will pitch atleast 40 innings this series and let Ejax get ready for the NL next year.

IF only Harry Carey could be arounde for Kosuke.

by CubFanRaysaddict on Oct 9, 2008 2:04 PM EDT reply actions

Maddon commented that he wanted to long relievers

in case there were a couple of games that got out of hand in the series, one way or the other. He doesn’t want to use “the meat” of the bullpen for garbage time.

by rayweaver on Oct 9, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

*wanted TWO long relievers

by rayweaver on Oct 9, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Hopefully we won't see Jackson this series.

by walkoffwalk on Oct 9, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions

I like this move on seceral levels

1- E-Jax deserves a playoff spot

2- With Kaz and Garza you neever know when yuou need a long man

3- If Percy can’t close, i don’t see his value

by sternfan1 on Oct 9, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions

If playoff spots were earned by being a nice person, then sure.

But he’s better than Percival, so fine.

by R.J. Anderson on Oct 9, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Other roster moves...

I hope Riggans make the roster. Having him catch Garza, and getting a better performance out of Garza, could make a big difference in the series.

by pcbredemeier on Oct 9, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions

I was thinking the same thing

If the guy can go at all, its HUGE to add him, he makes Garza much better.

by joeybw on Oct 9, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions

dude, even if riggans makes the roster, he's not starting a game unless Navi gets hurt.

by walkoffwalk on Oct 9, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions

This is the right move. A guy who throws 98 with terrible command is much better than a guy who throws 92 with terrible command.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Oct 9, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

Awesome

Percival and Hinske are 2 players who proabably made me smash the most stuff. Although to be fair, Edwin was a close 3rd.

Now lets get to WS, replace Hernandez with Riggans and this will be perfect.

by joeybw on Oct 9, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

You all know now that for some reason, Edwin's going to have to start a game, then go out there and pitch a nine-inning, one-hit shutout where he strikes out 13 while throwing only 85 pitches

And we’re all going to be left amazed, eating our words, and questioning our sexuality, right?

by kericr on Oct 9, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions

If this exact thing happens

I will buy a Jason Bay Red Sox jersey because I will be in that good of a mood…..and its an empty promise.

I could see Edwin or Price taking Garza’s spot as Spitfire seems to need Riggans to be dominant.

by joeybw on Oct 9, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

actually on that subject

I think Sonny should get game 3 and Garza game 4 for a few reasons.

2 big ones

1) Garza hasn’t been effective in a while, Sonny is usually effective
2) Sonny has owned the Sox this season and would give us at least a fighting chance against Lester

by joeybw on Oct 9, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

i agree witht that. but garza seems like the kind of pitcher that would consider this a demotion and lose it.

by walkoffwalk on Oct 9, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Sonny is a guaranteed 6 IP 2 Rs

While a very good start, that may not beat Lester. It definitely beats Wakefield. Garza has just as good of a shot beating Lester, IMO. He could either out-duel anyone, or he could lose to anyone. Same w/ Kaz, which is why I like having one of them start against him in 3 and potentially 6 on short rest.

by rglass44 on Oct 9, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions