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SPchief · 08-28-2015, 04:44 PM

Happy Ben Zobrist Day! The guy is in their franchise 4, is having a video tribute to him shown before the game and his wife is singing the National Anthem before the game tonight. Anyways, Volquez on the mound tonight.

jimidollar · 08-28-2015, 07:42 PM

Nice. Now add another run.

baitism · 08-28-2015, 07:42 PM

Yes, because our pen does so well when it is rested....

Stop comparing bullpen guys to starters. You don't need two or three days rest when you throw ten pitches.

tk13 · 08-28-2015, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by baitism

We are 26th in starters innings because of Duffy and Ventura. No reason to Gil Meche Volquez. Ned made the right decision.

Nobody got Gil Meche'd out there today. Volquez threw 106 pitches, indoors, without many high stress situations. He should be able to do that every time out.

Gil Meche threw 132 pitches the night Hillman torched him.

SPchief · 08-28-2015, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by baitism

Yes, because our pen does so well when it is rested....

Stop comparing bullpen guys to starters. You don't need two or three days rest when you throw ten pitches.

By all means, become a mlb manager and see how this strategy plays out for you

SPchief · 08-28-2015, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

Nobody got Gil Meche'd out there today. Volquez threw 106 pitches, indoors, without many high stress situations. He should be able to do that every time out.

Gil Meche threw 132 pitches the night Hillman torched him.

And a 119 the game before that. IIRC

baitism · 08-28-2015, 07:46 PM

LOL. Lets go Royals chant.

bsroyals54 · 08-28-2015, 07:46 PM

Hos walks now, which is a good thing

baitism · 08-28-2015, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SPchief

By all means, become a mlb manager and see how this strategy plays out for you

Go check out Holland's stats on 3+ days rest. Relievers need frequent work or they lose their edge. That's why the Royals carry seven relievers.

tk13 · 08-28-2015, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by baitism

Yes, because our pen does so well when it is rested....

Stop comparing bullpen guys to starters. You don't need two or three days rest when you throw ten pitches.

Holland and Davis have both missed games this year because of stiffness. But all means, they are invincible.

The Royals were 8th in starters innings last year. This year we are 26th. That makes a difference. Most of these other teams at our level don't have to worry about playoff innings, but our guys do.

baitism · 08-28-2015, 07:48 PM

These umps are atrocious.

baitism · 08-28-2015, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

Holland and Davis have both missed games this year because of stiffness. But all means, they are invincible.

The Royals were 8th in starters innings last year. This year we are 26th. That makes a difference. Most of these other teams at our level don't have to worry about playoff innings, but our guys do.

You're comparing apples to oranges. If they are hurt you rest them. Hell, put them on the DL. If they are healthy, they need frequent work.

SPchief · 08-28-2015, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by baitism

Go check out Holland's stats on 3+ days rest. Relievers need frequent work or they lose their edge. That's why the Royals carry seven relievers.

So you're suggesting we throw a guy who's been by all accounts stiff, sore and hurt a majority of the year, even more than we already are. With a 13 game lead in the division and 7 game lead for home field? You do know they have to pitch in October also right?

cosmo20002 · 08-28-2015, 07:51 PM

I think the idea of an "overworked bullpen" is really overdone.
It's a group of 8 guys. SOME of them MIGHT pitch a whole inning on consecutive days. The idea of the whole lot of them being "overworked" and needing a rest is really a stretch.

baitism · 08-28-2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SPchief

So you're suggesting we throw a guy who's been by all accounts stiff, sore and hurt a majority of the year, even more than we already are. With a 13 game lead in the division and 7 game lead for home field? You do know they have to pitch in October also right?

Pretty sure Holland wasn't in the list of guys I said should pitch tonight. I am glad Ned is smarter then you guys, since he is sending in the guys I suggested.

**lewdog** · 08-28-2015, 07:52 PM

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I think the idea of an "overworked bullpen" is really overdone.
It's a group of 8 guys. SOME of them MIGHT pitch a whole inning on consecutive days. The idea of the whole lot of them being "overworked" and needing a rest is really a stretch.

I suppose all your years as a major league pitcher would tell you this?

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