tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post3224555417708862330..comments2023-06-17T08:53:42.643-04:00Comments on ShysterBall: Relax, JoeCraig Calcaterrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00190345915954808542noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post-58014640228647537972007-10-08T16:19:00.000-04:002007-10-08T16:19:00.000-04:00@ Shyster: You're absolutely right about the "look...<B>@ Shyster:</B> You're absolutely right about the "looking ahead" thing; the Sophoclean law of the universe is that excessive hubris will almost always result in tragedy for the principals. However, I sense that Wedge's decision has more to do with not wanting to embarrass Byrd by essentially admitting that he's not up to the task. <BR/><BR/><B>@ Vegas Watch:</B> That's such an astute perspective that I'm almost positive no one has considered it. That's the best justification of pitching CC tonight I've yet to hear, with all due respect to Joe and Rob, who are wicked clever baseball thinkers. In addition, Torre's willingness to pitch Pettitte out of the pen on his throw days during the season indicates that he may in fact utilize your gambit. Which is kinda strange, since Torre's one of the most unimaginative bullpen managers in baseball.Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736353413710315191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post-89029160609731636112007-10-08T15:48:00.000-04:002007-10-08T15:48:00.000-04:00I've already debated and thought about this Sabath...I've already debated and thought about this Sabathia thing too much, but I thought I should point out that if Wedge pitches CC tonight and they win, he could pitch Fausto in G1 of the ALCS on Friday, and then CC in G2 on full rest. If CC ends up pitching on Wednesday (and winning), he wouldn't be available until G3. So, if anything, pitching CC tonight sets you up better for the ALCS.<BR/><BR/>Also, just a thought- might NYY bring Pettitte in to face Sizemore (and maybe Hafner) in the middle innings if Wang gets knocked out early? He's the only LHP on the entire staff, and Torre did use him in relief twice in April.Vegas Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353166004125421683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post-41947514213793022502007-10-08T12:43:00.000-04:002007-10-08T12:43:00.000-04:00And the knowledge that they can burn the bullpen t...And the knowledge that they can burn the bullpen tonight and just split game 5 up between Sabathia and Carmona if need be.<BR/><BR/>Of course one aspect of this no one is really talking about is whether Wedge is looing ahead to an ALCS and hoping against hope that he can start out with CC and Fausto in games 1 and 2.<BR/><BR/>My rule is that a manager shouldn't look ahead like that (it's one reason I criticized Piniella for yanking Zambrano in game 1 of their series), and if Wedge is, he may be accumulating unnecessary karma.<BR/><BR/>It'll certainly be fun to watch either way, however.Craig Calcaterrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00190345915954808542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post-53123557061969374292007-10-08T12:17:00.000-04:002007-10-08T12:17:00.000-04:00While I'm generally skeptical of the supposed diff...While I'm generally skeptical of the supposed difference between normal rest and short rest, I'm probably in your camp here for a couple of reasons. First, if the Injuns were going to start Sabathia on short rest, they should have prepared him for it, which may have included a pitch limit in his previous start lower than the 115 he ended up reaching. Second, the bullpen hasn't really been taxed yet for Cleveland, thanks in large part to Carmona's performance in Game 2. I think Cleveland should just approach this as a bullpen start; the second Byrd gets into any kind of trouble, just start the parade, safe in the knowledge that there's a day's rest waiting in case of a loss, and a few more than that if they win.Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736353413710315191noreply@blogger.com