Yep - and we would have rocked his ass in that game as well:D

Makes me more appreciative of what we had in 2014 and 2015 with 3 closers.

Here, let's re-watch Alex crush his soul for old time's sake.

https://media.giphy.com/media/3oEduQ...Euic/giphy.gif

Welp!

Now what do you do, Joe.

And I think it's safe to go ahead and remove Chapman now.

How about 2?

Chapman has to be done now. If he sits the 9th he could be available tomorrow for an inning plus

Well, poop.

I like the Chapman decision a little more now. Limit the damage and don't let them start chipping away and gaining more confidence. If Chapman goes back out for the 9th though, it's just stupid

If Chapman goes back out for the 9th, Maddon is certifiably reeruned.

With a 7 run lead, Joe better play it safe and give Chapman another inning.

Why bring him out at all in a game that you had well in hand with other good relievers available when you're almost certainly going to use him tomorrow and he just threw his most pitches ever two days before?

Francona, at least, will be able to get 5 innings from Shaw, Allen, and Miller tomorrow night. I don't know if Chapman is going to be Chapman if he has to go tomorrow night.

Wow

Ho - lee - ****