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OPPOSING PITCHER O (SEPTEMBER 9th)

C.C. Sabathia - LHP (13-11, 4.86 ERA)

Sabathia leads the major leagues in earned runs allowed (103.)

Let's go, Orioles.

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But you have to throw logic out the window, there is no logic anymore having Nick bat first. To be honest, I would take Casilla batting first over him.

Batting Casilla lead-off would have been a fine example of the Reboulet Maneuver. I'd accept it and respect Buck for his boldness.

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Yeah, our worst hitter leading off.
Ugh, Kakes first again?
But you have to throw logic out the window, there is no logic anymore having Nick bat first. To be honest, I would take Casilla batting first over him.
CC will be gone by the 5th inning so you want Markakis at the top of the order against the RH'ers in the bullpen

Hey that sounds pretty good... but no way I'd bat Markakis above 7th in any lineup.

He's one of Buck's guys, and he will win or lose with him playing a prominent role.

Came here to ***** about Markakis batting lead off. You guys said it already.
Buck is delusional. He cannot accept the fact Markakis is done. He will have a rude awakening when he is watching the first round of playoffs on his big screen.

Three days ago, I started a thread stating that Chris Davis should sit, giving logical reasons. He preceded to go 3 for 4, and I immediately posted my retraction following the game.

...the ball is in your court gentlemen.

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