Managing the Bullpen in Omaha

[msstate7]

If we win Saturday and Monday, we wouldn't play again until Friday, when I assume we'd pitch Graveman again

Big if, but something to keep in mind.

Didnt realize that and it actually gives me a better feeling about our chances.

[Raytoraid83]

When opposing teams fans are saying they'd rather see the 2000 version of Pedro Martinez than Girodo you're doing something right. The man doesn't get enough credit for hard he busted his ass to get to the position he's in now.

[The Croom Diaries]

"Because Girodo's effectiveness comes from him being murder on LH'ed hitters. By starting a Righty, the other team gets their lefty's in the line-up- then we bring Girodo in. Start him, and you will see a team combat that and start more RH'ed hitters "


this is a good answer. take notes TCD.

This makes sense.

Take notes? I don't disagree with that point, although if it is as simple as switching out righties and lefties in a platoon all they have to do is pinch hit.

[The Croom Diaries]

If we win Saturday and Monday, we wouldn't play again until Friday, when I assume we'd pitch Graveman again

Big if, but something to keep in mind.

This is a funky set up. You kind of have a decision to make there because if you pitch your ace on Friday then he wouldn't be fully rested until a Game 3 in the Championship series. But on the other hand, if you don't pitch your ace on Friday and lose, then go with him on Saturday he won't be fully rested until after the CWS is completed.

[CadaverDawg]

I really like Kendall against Oregon State the more I look at their lineup. Last night they hit a lot of fly balls and they have a RH dominant lineup, so Kendall could do well against them. Plus, nothing frustrates a team like OSU that is used to facing those big Pac12 arms, than to throw a sinker baller at them and them start hitting a ton of ground balls. I'm thinking Graveman with Ross as the first man out of the pen against OSU, and Holder to close it.

It's hard to plan ahead in this format because like many of you have said, we will have days between games so guys like Ross should be available most of the week. Plus, I think Game 1 is SO important, especially in a bracket like we have, that we will need to do whatever it takes to get that first game.

Basically, I think we go in there and try to frustrate the shit out of those big arms they have by playing our typical hit and run style mixed with some bunt singles, etc, and try to get an early lead....and then frustrate the shit out of them by throwing Kendall and Ross and try to get them hammering everything into the ground. We can beat this team, but they will be confident that there is no way they lose to us

[Will James]

We've essentially been starting two relief pitchers (unless Graveman's pitching), getting about 1-2 times through the lineup with each, and then going to the closer. It's weird as hell and definitely unconventional, but it's worked and you can't argue with results. I say keep doing it.

Thats the future of the game my friend.

[CadaverDawg]

Thats the future of the game my friend.

I believe this. It really makes no sense not too if you have the arms to match up and give teams fits.

[SaltyDawg]

When opposing teams fans are saying they'd rather see the 2000 version of Pedro Martinez than Girodo you're doing something right. The man doesn't get enough credit for hard he busted his ass to get to the position he's in now.

I'm not discounting Girodo one bit. I think getting drafted where he did is a credit to how far he has come in its own right.

UVA's fan base is completely delusional and have absolutely no baseball knowledge, using what they say in an argument shouldn't hold any weight at all.

[I seen it dawg]

Don't be surprised if you see Girodo in a MLB bullpen next summer. He is there as a LH specialist.

[Will James]

I believe this. It really makes no sense not too if you have the arms to match up and give teams fits.

The Astros are tinkering around with this in their farm system. It's the next evolution for sure, the 5 man rotation's days are numbered.

[Spider-Man]

I have a good feeling about this CWS.

[Coach34]

The Astros are tinkering around with this in their farm system. It's the next evolution for sure, the 5 man rotation's days are numbered.

It's the pitching counter to a manager's platoon match-ups. Pitch guys less pitches but start them more often- and use what you have to create advantages in the righty-lefty match-ups. And then you also dont see a guy but once-maybe twice in a game-which is another advantage for the pitcher.

[msstate7]

I have a good feeling about this CWS.

If Frazier and renfroe stay hot, we could make some noise. I don't think we can beat these teams if Adam and hunter go cold.

[Goat Holder]

I'd much rather have a Stratton or a Rodon, but yeah, if it's working let's keep doing it. Problem is, you have to have alot of pitchers to make it work.

[CadaverDawg]

I'd much rather have a Stratton or a Rodon, but yeah, if it's working let's keep doing it. Problem is, you have to have alot of pitchers to make it work.

Then it's not a problem...we've got em

[Todd4State]

The Astros are tinkering around with this in their farm system. It's the next evolution for sure, the 5 man rotation's days are numbered.

I think they are going to have to expand rosters to make it happen. And that is something that MLB has talked about doing- expanding rosters from 25 to 28.