Eh, I think it's more of an issue now. Teams maybe knew that he didn't throw over much, but I think the fact that it's common knowledge now that he clearly has the yips makes it a bigger deal.
I like our chances Thursday. Tomorrow though, I expect a lot of bloop hits off Lester and base runners going wild. And we have to face their best pitcher without our third best hitter in the lineup.
If they can find the perfect angle/frame for that play at 1st, I don't get how more calls aren't over-turned. Russell's figuring this major league stuff out.
Maybe Maddon didn't want to have to put Soler in if he's not the tying run. Then again, if Lake reaches you can't take Ross out now. Maybe he'll hit for Russell?