I've decided to start a series of posts called "Seriously, Valentine?" In these, I will question Valentine's decisions/comments/actions/etc. This is not to say that I don't think Bobby Valentine is doing a good job as manager (honestly, I still think it's too early to tell either way). I just thought it would be an interesting segment of posts.
In today's enstallment of "Seriously, Valentine?" is Valentine's decision to pinch-hit Darnell McDonald for Ryan Sweeny in the eighth inning. Yes, McDonald had a good game on Friday; and yes, Sweeney did not have a hit in today's game (for the record, there were only three Red Sox hits; no one was hitting). But, why would anyone pinch-hit someone who is batting .147 (McDonald) for someone who is hitting .373 on the season (Sweeney)? Pinch hitting a cold bat for a hot bat is not a good idea. McDonald struck out for Sweeney.
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