A's Insider: All 3 (MAC) in Mix for Rotation
by windyfelix on Mar 7, 2009 1:27 AM PST
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PrintThis is a straight quote from Slusser today-- one can only speculate as to this person's identity, but one would have to assume his initials would either be BB, DF or BG. And the odds would seem to favor either of the first two. She goes on to say that the A's have tradiionally waited until midseason to bring top prospects to the bigs to delay the clock on arbitration, but that it doesn't "seem to be the case" this year.
There is a difference of opinion in these parts over these kids. Some think they're all that, but should be held back in AA or AAA for seasoning or for the aforementioned clock. Others-- or at least one other-- thinks there is no evidence that any of them would be superior to all the other candidates for now, given Duke's likely inability to make Opening Day, the #4 and #5 spots in the rotation. Still others prefer that the team get a veteran starter instead of promoting any of MAC so as not to squander a potentially playoff season given the improvement among the position players.
We've all guessed right or wrong on these matters. One of the above views might wind up being the most accurate or what the team ultimately decides to do. But certainly you must admit that the MAC question is fast becoming the most interesting spring training topic for this team. I have felt from the get-go that the A's brass would take a hard look at these three, and that it was a distinct possibility that one of them could emerge from ST in the rotation and that at least one other would not be far behind as the regular season progressed. Unless one believes SuSLu us making this stuff up out of whole cloth-- inclduing yesterday's Duke to bullpen speculation-- this view is becoming sharper in the A's management's collective mind. (Which may simply be BB's mind, but that's a different story) Of course Cahill and Mazzaro could have setbacks in the next couple of weeks, as could Anderson-- and none of them will begin the season in Oakland. But I stand by what I said a while back-- discounting the 16 yr old phenom, these are the best arms in the entire organization. I do not believe that the likes of Outman, Williams, or either Gonzalez can hold them back for long. It would not surprise me if both Cahill and Mazzaro make this rotation in 3 weeks time.
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Where is the straight quote from Slusser?
And could you provide a link? I’ve searched Slusser’s reports and found nothing that refers to the subject matter that you cite.
Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.
it's in her notes
published last night I assume
It's in the Morning Huddle section
and the precise quote from the A’s “insider” is: “You bet they are. Absolutely.”, responding to a question about whether MAC are in the mix for a rotation spot.
Here's the link
I had to Google it, since it’s not that obvious on the SF Chron’s A’s page,
Youth may be served: With Justin Duchscherer sidelined and possibly ticketed for relief when he returns, an A’s insider was asked if hotshot prospects Vin Mazzaro, Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson are legitimately in the mix for a spot in the rotation. “You bet they are,” he said. “Absolutely.” Sometimes the A’s like to wait until June to bring up their best young players to avoid a fourth arbitration year, but not in this case.
- Susan Slusser
This article appeared on page D – 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle
And in 4 years...
Sometimes the A’s like to wait until June to bring up their best young players to avoid a fourth arbitration year.
And in 4 years… I’ll be grumbling about the high price of my A’s season tickets at Cisco Field in downtown San Jose. Am I willing to pay more then to help us win now? Yes! Though ask me again in 4 years.
That really makes the spring outings for MAC more interesting and relevant to our march to the 2009 World Series!
by BillyWannabeane on Mar 7, 2009 8:41 AM PST up reply actions
Good
If these kids are the best we’ve got this year, and we want to compete this year, then I hope they win the spots. What I don’t want, though, is them to get the spot over Gio Gonzalez, essentially wasting Gio as a prospect, or Gio and Cahill shuttling back and forth to AAA when one has a good or bad start.
If Duke goes to the pen or is out for any extended time, and our rotation is Gallagher-Eveland-Braden-Gio-M/A/C, I’m definitely okay with that.
Thing is, did Jerome Williams do anything to get out of this mix that I was not aware of?
I understand we all have our favorites but...
If you want the A’s to compete this year and play the best they got then you can’t really give Gio special consideration. If Gallagher, Eveland, Braden and two of MAC are the 5 best SP at the end of camp then you shouldn’t shoehorn Gio into the rotation just because he’s Gio.
The monster at the end of this blog.
I think they meant that MAC are in the mix with Edgar, Jerome, Josh and Gio...and maybe Simmons.
I’m OK with this, but I’d err on the side of caution, and give Josh and Gio first crack if they all look pretty close. I wouldn’t bring up MACS till I was really confident that they wouldn’t have to go back down.
I’d also leave Gio in the rotation no matter how bad he was for at least six starts. Josh would probably have to pitch well from the start to keep his job for me since I think he’s a reliever long term.
I wouldn’t use Jerome or Edgar unless I had to.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Mar 7, 2009 7:50 AM PST up reply actions
Of course they're in the mix
That was the question, after all.
the real point is— assuming two spots are now in the offing, for at least some time and perhaps the entire season— where do they rank in this mix?
I think the top tier is now Gio, Cahill, Mazzaro and Edgar Gonzalez— in some order. Outman seems out of luck; and Jerome Williams, given his history, has to really impress to leapfrog everyone else. Simmons could be there, but I suspect he’s still a ways away. Anderson has been a bit sketchy so far though that could change anytime in the next couple of weeks.
So the odds would still favor only one of MAC making it out of ST— but who knows? And I wouldn’t put it past BB to deal someone like Eveland or Braden if he felt that the kids were ready for another prospect or two from some team who realizes they’re still short a #4 or #5 starter due to injury or whatever.
+1
Winning teams play the players that give them the best chance to win, period.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
But...but...what about shrewdly conserving the all-important service clock to maximize value in seven years?
Isn’t that more important than actually winning games?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Mar 8, 2009 8:41 AM PST up reply actions
The last 2 years, I'd say yes. This year, I'd say no.
Happily, the A’s don’t go into too many seasons where they aren’t likely to be competitive.
by BillyWannabeane on Mar 8, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope, it's meaningless and stupid.
Bringing up a player before their ready, and having the service clock add insult to injury is indeed something a team like the A’s needs to watch carefully. But keeping someone in the minors who’s better than someone on your 25-man roster is just plain stupid.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
Another name to consider... James Simmons
I just read an interview Kevin Goldstein gave to Scout.com. He said the A’s are really happy with the curveball Simmons has been throwing thus far. Simmons has more polish than any of the MAC and is he can throw a consistent breaking ball he’d be ready for a shot in the Show.
Mazzaro put up outstanding numbers in AA last year, better then Simmons. But he did it while being primarily a 1 pitch pitcher. Which goes to show just how good his sinker is but to make it as a big league SP Mazzaro needs to improve both his breaking ball and his change-up. That calls for more minor league time.
I’m not saying that Simmons is more talented than MAC, just he might be more ready.
The monster at the end of this blog.
i'm not sure
how did Mazzaro got suddenly lumped in with Anderson and Cahill. From everything I’ve read it’s
Tier 1: Cahill, Anderson
Tier 2: Mazzaro, Simmons
I’ve heard that Simmons only has the upside of a 3/4 starter, so I guess Mazzaro has slightly higher upside?
Still if we’re going to include Mazzaro, I think the better acronym is MACS not MAC.
Agreed
Mazzaro is a sleeper, Simmons is a sleeper, Serta is a sleeper
by BillyWannabeane on Mar 7, 2009 8:43 AM PST up reply actions
I'm hearing "96MPH" attached to reports on Mazzaro's last couple outings
Really?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Someone suggested "SMAC"
which, while still too clever by half, is at least worth a wry smile.
I agree with grover’s statement. Simmons has enough command of his fastball that he can do a Blantonesque job of keeping the A’s in games even without a third pitch. But if he can add a decent curveball to the mix, you’re looking at a guy with 3 pitches, one of them plus, and plus-plus command, which is in potential #2 starter territory.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
i'm going to claim that one
and believe me, you’re not the first person to refer to me as too clever for my own shoes
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 7, 2009 10:34 AM PST up reply actions
I've seen your shoes and they're not that clever
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
SCAM would be better
In man's evolution he has created the cities and the motor traffic rumble
But give me half a chance and I'll be taking off my clothes and living in the jungle
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Mar 7, 2009 2:10 PM PST up reply actions
Let's hope it isn't
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
my darkhorse picks
that probably wont be ready early but depth options later on…jason windsor/mike madsen
you’ll be surprised by 1-2 yrs of rest/rehab does a body good
I think one of them at least will more likely than not wind up in the rotation at this point, Mazzaro being the favorite
Despite being older, I’m not sure Gio and Outman are more “ready” than those three. Williams and Gonzalez won’t be better than mediocre.
I think Cahill might well be 4th best (or even higher) right now, but then even if that’s true it’s probably not by very much, it would likely inhibit his ability to develop his currently-mediocre secondary pitches, increase his LT injury risk, create some service time issues, etc., so it’s not an easy call.
Some projections, although projections of minor league pitchers are pretty worthless…. (chone/zips)
Gio: 4.59/5.66
Outman: 4.70/4.99
Williams: 4.89
Edgar: 4.16/5.69
Mazzaro: 4.87/4.80
Cahill: 4.82/4.54
Anderson: 4.71/4.90
Simmons: 5.31/5.44
With stout hearts, and with enthusiasm for the contest, let us go forward to victory. ----Hero Defector Montgomery
Here's what I'm thinking/hoping will happen, based on current data:
Rotation until Duke is back:
Gallagher
Eveland
Braden
Gio
Mazzaro
Long relief: E. Gonzalez (who can step in if Gio or Mazzaro looks in over his head).
Other relief: Devine, Ziggy, Blevins, Springer, Wuertz, Casilla (or Beimel)
AAA rotation to start the season (in this order of “depth chart”):
Cahill (just throwing strikes and waiting for the call)
Simmons (refining his curveball)
Anderson (logging more innings)
J. Williams (proving himself)
Outman (fixing mechanics, regaining confidence)
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
It sorta blows my mind
that Gallagher is going to be our opening day starter. The A’s have a bizarre make-up this year, no doubt.
"Good or bad, I don't know. This is awesome." ~Nick Swisher after being asked if it was wise to poor beer on Lew Wolfe's head.
I know - I actually wonder if the A's
would shuffle the order to go L-R-L-R-L because why not? They could give Eveland (most major league starts) or Braden (organizational seniority) the ball first, then Gallagher, and suddenly you don’t have three LHPs in a row.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
That's not a bad idea.
There’s really no reason to believe one of those guys deserves the ball ahead of the others given they’re all a bit of an unknown quantity and have yet to fully prove themselves. You might as well order them strategically.
On another note, Pedro just had a scoreless inning in the WBC. Who cares if it was against the Netherlands.
"Good or bad, I don't know. This is awesome." ~Nick Swisher after being asked if it was wise to poor beer on Lew Wolfe's head.
I care that it was against the Netherlands...
just like I care that these gaudy pitching stats that have people writing articles like this one are not only ridiculously small sample sizes, but ridiculously small sample sizes in spring training games. At least the Dutch really WANTED to win that game…
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
Yeah,
that statement was made in jest.
"Good or bad, I don't know. This is awesome." ~Nick Swisher after being asked if it was wise to poor beer on Lew Wolfe's head.
When you play the Dutch, or "go Dutch" as it were, do both parties
agree ahead of time that the game will end in a tie?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
well, we've all heard about the dutch and their courage
(is dutch courage a phrase in this country?)
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 7, 2009 10:38 AM PST up reply actions
"Canadian bacon" is, much to the Canadians' bewilderment
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I'm not sure I get that one
Does it just mean bacon from Canada? or something else?
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 7, 2009 10:48 AM PST up reply actions
I'm pretty sure the Canadians have no idea.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Wait a second.
I’m confused by your post. Do you believe Pedro’s outing means something or not. It’s either a tiny sample size or against a team that you believe “really WANTED to win.”
"Good or bad, I don't know. This is awesome." ~Nick Swisher after being asked if it was wise to poor beer on Lew Wolfe's head.
Or both.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
True.
But they appear to support contradicting conclusions.
"Good or bad, I don't know. This is awesome." ~Nick Swisher after being asked if it was wise to poor beer on Lew Wolfe's head.
Why?
A guy pitches well for one inning against an inferior group of athletes who are passionate about winning. Conclusion, as pertains to the Dutch team: They care a lot about trying to do well that inning. Conclusion, as pertains to Pedro’s current abilities: Who cares?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
His post seemed to be saying
that it did mean something about Pedro’s current abilities because he was pitching against an inspired team. This in the midst of decrying others’ reliance on tiny sample sizes in drawing conclusions.
I, like you, think it means squat.
"Good or bad, I don't know. This is awesome." ~Nick Swisher after being asked if it was wise to poor beer on Lew Wolfe's head.
Just to clarify:
It means very very little, but “very very little” is more than the “nothing” that spring training games mean.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
By the way
it ended up being three scoreless innings with four strikeouts, and the Netherlands won that game.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
Good point about L-R-L-R-L
You can go R-L-R-L-L since you’ll have back to back lefties in both cases after game 6 or so.
I like the idea of having one sacrificial lamb (ie: our #4 starter) who starts game 1, then our #1, #2 and #3 guys have a better chance against other team’s #2, #3, #4 guys. I think Dusty Baker did that with his (snicker) “best” pitcher Livan Hernandez. Dusty would let Livan go 9 or 11 innings to save his bullpen for games 2, 3 and 4. And he somehow put together a World Series team with a very good bullpen and a starting pitching staff that was slighly better than mediocre. Hmmm, who does that sound like? Sigh, the Giants staff of 2002 still looks a fair amount better than the 2009 A’s staff. Come on Cahill and one of the other SMACs!
Come on Dallas Braden! Pitch well enough this Spring to make yourself look like our #1 guy! I’m not suggesting Dallas is that guy. Livan was a subpar starter who had the ability to pitch a lot of innings. You need both things to succeed in Dusty’s plan (if it was a plan) of trotting out a bad, innings eating #1 starter.
Hey, maybe that’s why the Giants gave Zito so much money to be their #1 starter. A bad, innings eating #1 starter, leads to a World Series. Sabean is a genius. :)
by BillyWannabeane on Mar 7, 2009 10:31 AM PST up reply actions
So far I'd say Braden has pitched like as good an Opening Day
candidate as any. Gallagher has probably wowed less than Braden or Eveland so far. And it’s March 7th.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Braden may be better than our #4
…over the length of the season. Some people had Braden projected as our #4. But I think the key to this Spring is to determine who our #4 guy is so we can start him Opening Day. :)
by BillyWannabeane on Mar 7, 2009 10:39 AM PST up reply actions
I'm probably more encouraged about Braden than anyone
He is developing a true arsenal to go with what has always been his strength: Fearlessly throwing strikes.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
PECOTA projections have Gallagher close to 4th best
Maybe Billy is a few steps ahead of me…and everybody else in baseball.
ERA WHIP
Eveland 4.51 1.48
Braden 4.54 1.39
Gallagher 4.72 1.45
Cahill 4.75 1.54
Anderson 5.08 1.49
Duchscherer 4.02 1.26
Gonzalez 5.37 1.56
Simmons 5.45 1.55
Saarloos 5.46 1.55
Outman 5.59 1.69
Mazzaro 5.91 1.64
by BillyWannabeane on Mar 7, 2009 10:48 AM PST up reply actions
I'm pretty sure those PECOTA numbers are full of s***
Which has nothing to do with Gallagher in particular.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I don't have a bp subscription
can you tell if those eras are park adjusted or defense adjusted or both or neither?
With stout hearts, and with enthusiasm for the contest, let us go forward to victory. ----Hero Defector Montgomery
I don't have BP sub either...got it from...
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=304&f=2062&t=3862149
…and I don’t know if they park adjust.
by BillyWannabeane on Mar 7, 2009 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
The ZiPS projections look much more accurate to me
I couldn’t believe PECOTA had Duke at 4.02 ERA…might have been adjusted, but even adjusted it seemed plain wrong. They had Springer and Ziegler approaching 4.00, too. Here’s the start of the ZiPS projections:
ERA
Ziegler,Brad 2.89
Devine,Joey 3.24
Beimel,Joe 3.29
Duchscherer 3.30 101IP (ERA might be too low, but IP looks right)
Ooh, I like this projection:
Arredondo,J 3.75
http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/
by BillyWannabeane on Mar 7, 2009 12:45 PM PST up reply actions
ZiPS projections
I’d say ZiPS bases their projections a little too heavily on last year. I don’t think Springer will have a sub-3.00 ERA. Ziegler’s ERA may go over 3.00, too. And I think Duke will be closer to 3.60. Cameron has had good ERAs in San Diego, but his other numbers have been pretty bad. Still ZiPS looks closer to what I’d project than CHONE or PECOTA.
Zips
Springer,Russ 2.42
Ziegler,Brad 2.89
Devine,Joey 3.24
Beimel,Joe 3.29
Duchscherer 3.30 101 IP
Cameron,Kevin 3.86
Wuertz,Mike 3.91
Blevins,Jerry 4.10
Gallagher,Sean 4.23
Eveland,Dana 4.36
Cahill,Trevor 4.54
Schroder,Chris 4.77
Mazzaro,Vince 4.80
Anderson,Brett 4.90
Outman,Joshua 4.99
Simmons,James 5.44
PECOTA: Duchscherer 4.02 ERA; Eveland 4.51; Braden 4.54; Gallagher 4.72
CHONE: Duchscherer 4.23 ERA; Eveland 4.26; Braden 4.42; Gallagher 4.71
by BillyWannabeane on Mar 8, 2009 12:02 AM PST up reply actions
Let's hope Devine
and his elbow get better quick
I posted this on the DLD for today as well (From Su Slu Drumbeat)
As I mentioned in today’s paper, Joey Devine has been sidelined for an undetermined period with elbow sorenesss. That’s a little alarming, considering his tendency to miss 4-6 weeks each year with nagging injuries. The A’s are still calling Brad Ziegler the closer, but most scouts and people around baseball figured that Devine would wind up in the role because his stuff is better suited to closing while Ziegler is perfect in a set-up role, but if Devine misses much time, Ziegler will be the guy for sure.
So far, only Duchscherer, Devine, and Barton
have gone down and it’s already March 7th. The injury curse is over!
Gak.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
You need to take Poochini down to Arizona
use him as an example on how to recover and show them they are whimps
It wouldn't be fair to Crosby -
A SS who can outhit him just arrived in camp. Poochini’s arrival would leave Croz third on the depth chart, and that’s just mean.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
if i had a sick dog, or an illness, or something
i wouldn’t want him anywhere near the A’s training staff.
might as well dig a hole before you leave
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 7, 2009 10:41 AM PST up reply actions
The nice thing about a dog is that they can dig their own hole.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
A's signed lefty reliever Andrew Sisko to a minor league deal
for about half a million dollars, according to MLBtraderumors.com
I doubt they’ll sign Beimel now, especially since he turned down a $1 million offer last week.
I’m thinking Outman may end up in the bullpen as well. Casilla is definitely in the pen unless he gets traded. (and the latest report is that Devine is having siome elbow discomfort…un oh).
Personally, I'd sooner have signed Beimel for 1.5mil
on a guaranteed deal than sign Sisco for 0.5mil on a minor league deal. And I’m still quite interested in Mulder, even though I think any future he has may be in the bullpen.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
well, if you can get him for a thong
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by alea iacta est on Mar 7, 2009 10:42 AM PST up reply actions
let's go with chone then
but zips for cahill
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
one can only speculate as to this person’s identity, but one would have to assume his initials would either be BB, DF or BG. And the odds would seem to favor either of the first two.
What makes you believe that an “A’s insider” is Beane, Forst, or Geren?
Because when it isn't one of those three, it's usually BS.
And I don’t mean Bob Sheppard.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
exactly
Beane has said often that the only authoritative A’s sources are Forst and himself…and the A’s seem to take a dim view of anyone else who “leaks” (ok, I’m expecting a joke now)
I'll be pissed if anyone tries to make a joke
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
these rumours seem to just trickle out
somehow or another
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by alea iacta est on Mar 7, 2009 10:43 AM PST up reply actions
OK, urine in big trouble now, dude.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
there's no need to shower me with praise
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by alea iacta est on Mar 7, 2009 10:58 AM PST up reply actions
The puns keep on flowing. I find it draining.
"Good or bad, I don't know. This is awesome." ~Nick Swisher after being asked if it was wise to poor beer on Lew Wolfe's head.
Yeah, and Anderson started yesterday, so......
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I haven’t studied the schedule, but with so many days off(usually) in April, a #5 starter is often not needed until the middle of the month. A resolution to this scenario of open jobs could go on for another 5 weeks.
Long man duty is not glamorous or well-suited for up and coming starters. I see Jerome Williams and Edgar Gonzalez battling, and perhaps both making the team as relievers, due to the qualities of April baseball.
With the Duke’s health in question, another spot opens up. Season may start with Eveland, Gallagher, Braden, Gio….Cahill called up mid april and taking the spot of Williams/Gonzalez, E.
by greenpaddedgloves on Mar 8, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions
The kicker is that their first day off
comes after 10 games – exactly two turns through the rotation. Anything but an exact multiple of five and they could skip the #5 starter early on.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I remember reading an article a while back
about this April being a little different than years past, in that they might need a #5 starter this season. Since the article was about a month ago I don’t have the link.
oops
we need a 5th starter in the first week of the season….Puka shells Williams vs. Edgar the emaciator Gonzalez for long man.
by greenpaddedgloves on Mar 8, 2009 5:39 PM PDT reply actions
We can actually only skip the 5th starter once before May 13th
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