4/20/08 Brewers (Gallardo) at Reds (Harang): 12:15 PM CDT

[bucks2281]

I would give Shouse the save opportunity.

Me too. And, we don't have an off-day this week. 7 games in 7 days. Time to give Gagne a breather.

[And That]

It's a shame that Gross is about to lose all his playing time as he's a hair away from being spot on the ball.

[mikerollins]

The "burnout" argument holds merit, it's really the only argument I can understand for why you shouldn't do it. Mathematically, if we were assuming any pitcher can throw an unlimited amount throughout the year, it would be in a team's best interest to use the better relievers first to ensure that the tie is not broken and therefore the offense continues to get chances to win.

 

But if you're saying that doing it throughout the course of the year may put too much of a strain on your closer and make him ineffective later in the year, I can buy that.

You worded it WAY better than I've been trying to word it. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

 

I do understand that April games count the same as September games, but if you haven't done it from April-August (my logic) then you are probably able to get away with it in September.

[lcbj68c]

Bullpen management issues and debates are so exhausting to read and comprehend. Long-term, short-term, blah blah blah. No offense to you guys debating this, but I dont think there is seemingly a foolproof reasoning behind any of it. I think there are percentages with things in the short term, but long term offers so many if, come, maybe's that you almost have to play for today and make today's win just as important as a potential september situation.

[And That]

Who brought in the Cubs fans? They're beginning to boo plays that aren't even close.

[dlk9s]

I want them to run the Major League play right now.

[adambr2]

At this point they may as well just intentionally walk Kendall to load 'em for Rickie.

[And That]

No double play, that's all I ask. Pop it up if you have to, Jason.

[mikerollins]

WOO HOO!!!!!!!!

 

C'mon Rickie or JJ! I don't care who http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[lcbj68c]

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEncarnacion

[And That]

Ouch on Encarnacion.

[giffted1]

Powell just totally jinked the Reds there. Awesome.

[Marc Newfield of Dreams]

WHEW! I'll take it.

 

What's that saying about lucky and good? http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[Schlitz001]

Encarnacion is not clutch.

[Ennder]

Weeks has a chance to be a hero or a pretty large goat here (what is this 3 times in a row up with RISP?).

 

I'll take the WP~

[dlk9s]

When Jim Powell said that neither team had made an error today, I thought, "Very nice jinx, Jim. Well played."

 

Then, bingo.

[And That]

Yay for defensive breakdowns that aren't ours!

[trwi7]

YES YES YES!!!!!!!!

[moofnelson]

Yes!! We now don't have to rely on Weeks to drive in a run!! That wild pitch was huge!

[Schlitz001]

Rickie Weeks with a a bases loaded wild pitch.

[adambr2]

Gagne again eh?

[And That]

Is Gagne up/available today?

[dlk9s]

Yes!! We now don't have to rely on Weeks to drive in a run!! That wild pitch was huge!

I would LOVE some insurance runs.

 

[moofnelson]

Encarnicion has 6 errors and the whole Brewer team has 7.

[whizkid]

C'mon Ned, Torrez or Mota to face Encarnacion, then Shouse.