On that note, I need someone to explain to me why Leland gave Ellsbury 2nd base in the 9th? Seemed pretty stupid to eliminate the double play and to put another runner in scoring position.
i think pena had a 0% chance of throwing him out, so don't bother trying.
Good point. How in the hell can that guy be a major league catcher, even a backup when he can't throw, like at all?
The mistake was intentionally walking him in the first place. Farrell managed his ass off. He got a pinch runner 1st to 3rd on a bunt because of Miggy/Pena and it was clear that was the game plan going in, he followed it up with then showing bunt to get Ellsbury to 2nd.
Leyland was wrong to get Ellsbury on, but right to give up 2nd.