Time to firebarn Brian Schlitter

[InternetApex]

I can't believe we have a thread about Brian Schlitter.

I can't believe we have one about David Ross.

If we can have a firebarn thread for Jeff Samardzija, we can have one for David Ross.

HEY!

I just missed you. Wanted to say hello.

I kind of hope Snork re-signs with the Cubs this offseason. Best case he's a solid #3, worst case we've already got the thread warmed up.

No. He's perfect right where he is.

A burning barn?

Not quite perfect I guess.

[SKO]

BUMP

[Eli]

BUMP

Well, he struck out Myers before the home run, so I can't be too tough on him.

[Bort]

That was some bullshit umping.

[SKO]

That was some bullshit umping.

Fair enough. FIREBARN HOLBROOK

[Tonker]

The Cubs have been absolutely fucking hosed by Holbrook today.

EDIT:

[Bonk]

That was some bullshit umping.

It was utterly amazing he actually got three strikes on a hitter. There was zero chance he was going to get a fourth.

Maddon should've pulled him after the blown call.

[Bonk]

Also, Schitter = German for Kevin Gregg.

[SKO]

Bump. Sonofabitch

[Quality Start Machine]

Light up the barn.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

I see that he's diversifying.  Instead of just allowing in his own runs, he's moved on to also alienating his teammates by allowing inherited runners to score.  So that's...something.

[SKO]

I see that he's diversifying.  Instead of just allowing in his own runs, he's moved on to also alienating his teammates by allowing inherited runners to score.  So that's...something.

I get that Joe has to use him because they were taxed by the extra innings game, Lester didn't go deep, Ramirez is hurt, etc. I get that.

But why not try Motte (and yes, I know he gave up the homer but he'd been scoreless until then) try to wiggle you out of the men-on-base jam, and then see if Schlitter can go an inning on his own without sharting himself? Using Schlitter in the higher leverage situation is just bad.

[Slaky]

There's gotta be someone as good or better in Iowa.

[Quality Start Machine]

There's gotta be someone as good or better in Iowa.

I was hoping Rivero would seize the opportunity, but he's been significantly less than good so far.

[Powdered Toast Man]

Joe Maddon's no idiot...methinks Schlitter is going to be spending a little time butthugging that bench while Edwin Jackson moves ahead of him in the bullpen.