Bush Optioned to clear spot for Cameron

[jeffy]

The same reason only having one back-up catcher handcuffs Yost. We already have a short bench, and he might be less willing to use a back-up infielder in a tie game if he is the only one on the bench.

This gets a bit ridiculous doesn't it...so we always want an unused infielder and catcher sitting on the bench, when the game is over? I'd think you'd want a spare unused outfielder then, as well. So we have 3 guys we don't use and 8 starters, then even with 12 pitchers, you still can't "safely" use more that two pinch hitters in a game.

[endaround]

I'd essentially agree with this. While I didn't mind sending Bush down (he simply isn't adequate for a contending team as a starter) this is a team that needs a quality long reliever. I love the 3 or 4 inning save, and I'm confident that Bush could do this job when the Crew has a 4 run or more lead. That would save the bullpen, oh I don't know, I'm guessing five or six times a year. In effect giving them an off day. I really would have DFAed Turnblow and committed to Bush in this role.

There is very little difference between Bush, Suppan and Villaneuva. (You can throw Capuano in here too). I guess the Brewers must really be screwed then.

 

[joepepsi]

Suppan's ERA age 27 season: 5.32

Bush's ERA age 27 season: 5.12

 

Of course this doesn't "prove" anything. Except that average pitchers who can stay healthy are capable of being valuable major league starters for many seasons.

[GenoSeligPrieb]

"There is very little difference between Bush, Suppan and Villaneuva. (You can throw Capuano in here too)."

 

Maybe you can draft Bush for your AAA fantasy league...