A’s Dodged One… Red Sox Step In It

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There is never a dull day with the A’s. Jim Johnson came through. Meanwhile the Red Sox were swept and the Giants were out of it.

Time to update the “Dodged Bullet/Teeth Grinder” tally.

An explanation of what this is all about can be found HERE.

 

 

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GIANTS DODGED BULLET – TEETH GRINDER Tally

 

3 Dodged Bullets 1 Teeth Grinder

TOTAL: + 2

 

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A’S DODGED BULLET – TEETH GRINDER Tally

 Jim Johnson finally nails down a save and the A’s top the Mariners, 6-3.

2 Dodged Bullet 2 Teeth Grinders

TOTAL: EVEN

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RED SOX DODGED BULLET – TEETH GRINDER Tally

Another solid Jon Lester performance was wasted as the Red Sox were shutout and swept by the Brewers, 4-0. TEETH GRINDER

2 Dodged Bullets 4 Teeth Grinders

TOTAL: -2

 

 

The Red Sox are facing the Rangers but NOT Yu Darvish. I’d like to see a few wins and get on track.

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 7, 2014

San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News

How can I help Jim Johnson break his bad streak for the Oakland A’s?

I used the Force! My solution is Star Wars related.

It makes sense if you listen to today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Chris Sale, Alfredo Simon, Joe Mauer, Hanley Ramirez, David Murphy, Alex Wood, James Shields and Brandon Belt all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball. Continue reading