The Unresolved Bullpen Angst Thread

[CT III]

The Blackhawks have to win tonight, because I am nowhere near ready to come back to this shit.

The Blackhawks aint winnin' shit tonight.

I hate you.

Skak kills all joy.

I know - fuck that Skak guy for knowing when the Hawks actually playwhat day of the week it actually is.

Dammit.

[Eli]

But is ERA really the most effective measurement of a pitcher coming out of the pen? Generally with runners on base? Just a question. Harmless, at that.

Nah, it's not.  I just used it because it's the easiest number to grasp for a comparison.  I don't think Apex would have looked kindly on any of the super-statfaggy numbers, so I left it alone.

I'll also agree with PenFoe that this is just Mike Wuertz we're talking about.  Relievers can swing a team maybe 2-3 wins a year, so we shouldn't get too bent out of shape.  My bad for letting this all escalate.

[Tank]

The Blackhawks have to win tonight, because I am nowhere near ready to come back to this shit.

The Blackhawks aint winnin' shit tonight.

I hate you.

Skak kills all joy.

I know - fuck that Skak guy for knowing when the Hawks actually playwhat day of the week it actually is.

Dammit.

Holiday weekends fuck me up, too.

I still feel like that brutal Game 4 was played like 3 or 4 days ago.

[Apexx]

But is ERA really the most effective measurement of a pitcher coming out of the pen? Generally with runners on base? Just a question. Harmless, at that.

Nah, it's not.  I just used it because it's the easiest number to grasp for a comparison.  I don't think Apex would have looked kindly on any of the super-statfaggy numbers, so I left it alone.

I'll also agree with PenFoe that this is just Mike Wuertz we're talking about.  Relievers can swing a team maybe 2-3 wins a year, so we shouldn't get too bent out of shape.  My bad for letting this all escalate.

Well, ok then. I always kind of liked Wuertz. But Lou, Dusty, Rothschild and the Tribune Company ruined him. Look at the numbers... They'll tell you he was Rock Solid for five years. And that he gave up more of his HRs on 0 days rest than on 1 or 2. A guy can get a reputation like that, deserved or otherwise.

[Kermit, B.]

Is this really going to turn into "The One That Got Away" thread?
Because that would be a really shitty thread.

Nope.  I just like using the "Insert Code" button.

[Jon]

Is this really going to turn into "The One That Got Away" thread?
Because that would be a really shitty thread.

Nope.  I just like using the "Insert Code" button.

It reminds him of the heady days when he used to have his own Cubs site.

[Waco Kid]

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2009/05/cubs-call-up-fox-send-down-scales-and-cotts-put-miles-on-dl.html

Cotts & Scales to Iowa, Miles to the "DL".

Welcome back positive.

[Kermit, B.]

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2009/05/cubs-call-up-fox-send-down-scales-and-cotts-put-miles-on-dl.html

Cotts & Scales to Iowa, Miles to the "DL".

Welcome back positive.

I would give you imitation crab meat if you were here right now.

[Brownie]

Why is David Patton still on this club?

[Dave B]

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2009/05/cubs-call-up-fox-send-down-scales-and-cotts-put-miles-on-dl.html

Cotts & Scales to Iowa, Miles to the "DL".

Welcome back positive.

Up comes Jake Fox (where's he gonna play?), a lefty reliver with a 5.40 ERA, and a SS.

[Waco Kid]

Why is David Patton still on this club?

David Patton seems to be Hendry's newest Rich Hill.

[Kermit, B.]

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2009/05/cubs-call-up-fox-send-down-scales-and-cotts-put-miles-on-dl.html

Cotts & Scales to Iowa, Miles to the "DL".

Welcome back positive.

Up comes Jake Fox (where's he gonna play?), a lefty reliver with a 5.40 ERA, and a SS.

Lee to the Mets for Johan Santana.  Fox and Hoffpauir platoon at first.

[MAD]

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2009/05/cubs-call-up-fox-send-down-scales-and-cotts-put-miles-on-dl.html

Cotts & Scales to Iowa, Miles to the "DL".

Welcome back positive.

Up comes Jake Fox (where's he gonna play?), a lefty reliver with a 5.40 ERA, and a SS.

Stick a candle in his hand and see if he can light a fire under #25's Punch-and-Judy ass.

Although I fear his glove to be of McGriffian quality.  Hope I'm wrong.

[Tank]

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2009/05/cubs-call-up-fox-send-down-scales-and-cotts-put-miles-on-dl.html

Cotts & Scales to Iowa, Miles to the "DL".

Welcome back positive.

Up comes Jake Fox (where's he gonna play?), a lefty reliver with a 5.40 ERA, and a SS.

Lee to the Mets for Johan Santana.  Fox and Hoffpauir platoon at first.

Yes.

I mean, we already gave them Angel Pagan, right? (PTBNP.)

[RV]

Rube will fit perfectly in this bullpen. Small sample vs. lefties:

6 IP, 9 H, 2 BB



This should end well.