Diamondbacks Bullpen

Gorfo57 · Veteran Presence Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 1834

I think Melvin was thinking win in the top of the 8th. Was thinking Augie could start something by getting on base. With Young, Hudson, and Byrnes to follow, a 2 run HR or rally might have tipped the scales in our bullpen's favor. Maybe he felt a slapper like Ojeda had a better chance of getting wood on the ball than Clark facing Heath Bell? That boy can flat out bring it.

It's what I've come to expect watching Melvin manage over the years. He always sticks with a starter to get through an inning when due up the following inning.
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shoewizard · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:00 pm Post subject:

foulpole · Hall of Famer Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 4089

Well, they stole one tonight...

Let's get 'em tomorrow.

BTW, they are still chasing us.

swishin13 · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:03 pm Post subject:

dirtygary · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:05 pm Post subject:

Up in Kayenta with no cell service or tv. "Watched" the game with espn's bottom line.

We shouldn't have won tonight with the way Peavy was throwing. Almost stole it, but nobody was hitting.

Great start, Livo. Any run support and his start is looking a lot better.

Owings and #5 are still the weak links.

Gotta get 'em back tomorrow and Wednesday.
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swishin13 · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:06 pm Post subject:

David B · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:07 pm Post subject:

Let's see...managerial decisions that came up during this thread...

I think it was smart not to bunt with Salazar up in the second, two on, and none out. Even if he moves them over, you're depending on Montero and Cirillo to bring them in. It didn't work out this time, but I'd rather have Salazar up with the extra out to play with.

I've got no problem with BoMel sticking with Hernandez through seven. Bullpen has been used a lot, and it's not like Cruz came in and shut 'em down when he was sent in. As much use as the bullpen has gotten this season, if they changed pitchers every time some of you think they should, the relievers would all be crippled by now.

Pinch hitting with Augie? I'm not crazy about that move. I'm sure he considered using Clark, but my guess is that, since Petco isn't a HR park, Melvin was concerned about Clark clogging the bases in a one-run game and thus having to send in a pinch runner and burn through two players.

Letting Salazar hit in the ninth? I'm ok with that. With Montero, Cirillo, and the pitcher coming up, you have to save some guys to hit for them.

Letting Montero hit? Bad move. You've got much stronger options on the bench, particularly Upton.

Lastly, the lineup construction tonight. It was an awfully soft bottom of the order, but I'm sure Melvin thought he had a better shot against Peavy with the lefties. I think most managers would have tried a similar tact.
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shoewizard · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:13 pm Post subject:

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shoewizard · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:28 pm Post subject:

David B · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:33 pm Post subject:

The at bat in the ninth was against Hoffman, not Peavy. Montero came into the game 3-for-7 against Peavy, so I can see where staring him was a calculated move. But with Peavy out of the game, you have to look at your options...

Montero .217, .669 in 161 AB against RH
Clark .239, .754 in 134 AB againsr RH
Upton .208, .553 in 48 AB agsinst RH
Snyder .236. .744 in 157 AB against RH

Not a slam dunk in the bunch, but Clark and Snyder would have been clearly better choices to Montero. Clark is also 2-for-5 vs Hoffman. I threw Upton's name out there without researching the matter, but my general premise remains the same. Melvin had stronger options to Montero to hit in the ninth.
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shoewizard · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:57 pm Post subject:

Oh...I'm sure I'll find another outlet.....there is always so much to choose from.

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stu · Veteran Presence Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 1804

In 35 pa's Clark is 258/343/581 as a ph.

David B · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:09 pm Post subject:

If you can't use your PV pinch hitter in the ninth inning, with two outs (thus, no chance to hit into a game ending double play), the tying runners on, on the road in the middle of a penant race, substituting for a clearly inferior hitter, then when the fuck can you use him?
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swishin13 · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:15 pm Post subject:

shoewizard · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:20 pm Post subject:

swishin13 · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:26 pm Post subject: