**The MLB Thread**

[ConcernedMember 10+ year member]

just cuz they were good last year doesnt mean they are going to be good again, last year 3 of their starters where cy young candidates and now i would say none of them are.

Contreras.

BTW, Garland has started pitching a lot better as of late.

edit: scratch that, he gave up 5 ER in 5 innings against the orioles last game.

 

[wilzyx 5,000+ posts]

Contreras.
BTW, Garland has started pitching a lot better as of late.

contreras is only what, 10-4 witha ~3 era? well my point was last year they were dominant now they are average.

 

[wilzyx 5,000+ posts]

ghey d rays beat the tigers

 

[Slammed 5,000+ posts]

Would you let your shakey reliever take the ball 3 days in a row?

 

[wilzyx 5,000+ posts]

all the giants have are shaky relievers //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

They are the same group of guys with the addition of Vasquez. Who is a good #3 on any team. Are they pitching as good? No. Are they capable of pitching good? Yes. Everybody was quick to say last year that the White Sox had the best starting pitching in MLB. Same guys this year.

Yes they are capable of pitching good, but you stated that you would take the good offense and good pitching over Minnesota's good pitching and poor offense. So I was just saying that there is nothing good about there pitching this year. Yes, Contreas is having a good year, but Cy Young caliber? I dont think so, but that is just me and I am sure a lot of others would agree.

 

[ConcernedMember 10+ year member]

Who does Minnesota have after Liriano and Santana? Nobody impressive. Silva is an ok pitcher...Radke's better days are behind him.

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

Who does Minnesota have after Liriano and Santana? Nobody impressive. Silva is an ok pitcher...Radke's better days are behind him.

in a short 7 game series you can ride 2 pitchers. example, 2001 arizona diamondbacks

 

[ConcernedMember 10+ year member]

Well the theory is to get your #1 and 2 pitchers to pitch 2 games a piece if necessary. But pitchers don't typically pitch as good on 3 days rest.

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

Well the theory is to get your #1 and 2 pitchers to pitch 2 games a piece if necessary. But pitchers don't typically pitch as good on 3 days rest.

you can get your 1&2 to pitch in a 7 game series on normal rest.

 

[wilzyx 5,000+ posts]

Well the theory is to get your #1 and 2 pitchers to pitch 2 games a piece if necessary. But pitchers don't typically pitch as good on 3 days rest.

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#1 games 1,6

#2 games 2,7

4 days rest in between

 

[ConcernedMember 10+ year member]

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif#1 games 1,6

#2 games 2,7

4 days rest in between

my bad, still starters usually have 5 days of rest. I thought RJ and Schilling were going on 3 days in that 2001 Championship run.

 

[ConcernedMember 10+ year member]

Also, depending on your previous series your #1 pitcher may not pitch game 1.

 

[wilzyx 5,000+ posts]

my bad, still starters usually have 5 days of rest. I thought RJ and Schilling were going on 3 days in that 2001 Championship run.

didnt rj actually make 3 appearances? 2 starts and a relief appearance?

 

[ConcernedMember 10+ year member]

I can't remember, but I know both pitchers went on 3 days rest IIRC.