Nedly to Win His First Goat of ‘08?
Nedly might not be the worst manager in baseball (cough dusty cough baker), but he sure isn’t the best. I think 90% of the people watching the game (and this even includes the females) knew Carlos was done once he gave up a HR to hunter Pence in the 5th and a single to the opposing pitcher.
He ended up getting out of the inning with a double play on a very hard hit ball. Nedly didn’t notice what 90% of the rest of the world did though and sent him back out to get shelled in the 6th. Back to back to back homeruns later and Nedly finally woke up from his daydream and pulled him. -By then it was too late.
I’m sure Villy will get some votes because his pitch count was relatively low when he imploded out there, but I think Nedly has to be able to see these things coming. He’s proven time and time again that he doesn’t know how to handle a pitching staff.
It will be very interesting to hear his post-game comments. I’m fairly certain he’ll use the old “I was trying to get him through the 6th” excuse. -It actually makes some sense as you’d like to save the pen for the rest of the series, but you don’t want to throw wins out the window like Nedly so often does.
In other news, I finally have my paintings up at the New Moon cafe here in Oshkosh. I have a few offers to buy as well which surprised me a bit. If you’re in the Oshkosh area (which you probably aren’t), stop by and see them.
Otherwise, see them here.
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