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October 23, 2004
Random Thoughts On The Series
1. As much as I'm a fan of the guy, I can't believe they're going with Mirabelli in Game 1. You know as soon as Wake is done Francona is going to want to get Varitek into the game, and then you are majorly exposed if something should happen to him, Pokey catching the final innings doesn't sound very good to me.
2. With Papi's defensive shortcoming for game 3-5 in St. Louis, I think you have to seriously consider Pokey starting at 2nd base. Bellhorn has the better bat, but I think they'd be served well by extending their infield range on the right side, especially for Game 4 when Lowe is on the mound. Plus you add a nice bat on the bench that you can bring into a key situation and there is always going to be more substituting when the DH is gone anyway. I'd say unless Bellhorn lights it up in the first two games, you've got to sit him in at least two of the games in St. Louis.
3. St. Louis has some seriously strong throwing arms in the outfield, this is going to come up at some point.
4. This team has two good lefties out of the pen to deal with Papi and Trot, unlike the Yankees.
(Ed. Note: Looks like Kline is out, but that's still one good lefty.
5. Mathany is probably the best defensive catcher in baseball.
6. Don't let Pujols beat us.
7. Sox in 7.
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Posted by stan at October 23, 2004 11:23 AM