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Originally Posted by One Red Seat
I disagree about Lopez. He's frustrating as hell because he's so inconsistent, but he does show flashes of effectiveness. He was very good late in the game Wednesday, which probably brought on his usage and the trust Francona had with him on Thursday. The problem as I see it concerning Lopez is that Francona seems to trust him more than his inconsistency should warrant.
If Francona is unable to overcome this tendancy he has with Lopez, then perhaps it would be best if the FO removes him as an option, like they need to do with Timlin.
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I dont think that flashes of effectiveness serves the Redsox best. Flashes of excellence is good on a average to good team, but not a team with a roster full of guys who have a chance at the champioship. Hes good in non pressure situations, but a team with champioship dreams makes him replaceable. I wont speculate, but there has got to be options out there better than Lopez and Timlin.
EDIT: I agree with the second part of your post.
Either way, giving up a game in which your starter gives up 1 er in 6 innings is inexcusable....especially if your offense scored you 5.