IQ Test

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:25 am

I wasn't sure about my pitching strategy this week, but let's put this out there as see if it works (I am smart or lucky) or doesn't (I am stupid or unlucky).

I have a plethora of two start pitchers this week, so I opted to go with seven starters and two relievers (Francisco Rodriguez and all $151 of Manny Acosta). The guys I am starting are:

Baker, @DET and vs CLE

Bonser, vs TB

Beuhrle, vs OAK and @TB

Grienke, @SEA and @OAK

Wolf, vs COL and @ARI

Eveland, @CHW and vs KC

Penny, vs PIT

Twelve starts and some of them are not bad match-ups. Now here comes the tricky part:

1) Would you have started Kazmir, then using the DL rule sat him in favor of Eveland's second start vs KC and avoided a road-trip for him @CWS? I thought about it, but with Kazmir on the pine soaking in Asorbine Jr (was there ever an Asorbine Sr?), I needed the K's so I took the risk.

2) I am the only player in the Main who sat Brett Myers (one start vs HOU at home). It is counter to why I risked Eveland above as he has better K potential than my other one start pitchers Penny (vs PIT) or Bonser (vs TB). I liked Penny and Bonsers match-up better. I know Myers pitched well in his last start, but he threw 115 pitches (a lot for a guy who was a reliever last year) and although he only gave up five hits vs the Cubbies, three were HR's. I just see a blow-up coming. Should I have started Myers and who should I have sat? Acosta, Penny, Bonser...anyone else?

Also, I left Correia (vs ARI) on the bench. Just thoughts...

[ April 15, 2008, 06:59 AM: Message edited by: Edwards Kings ]

Navel Lint · Post by **Navel Lint** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:17 am

Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

I wasn't sure about my pitching strategy this week, but let's put this out there as see if it works (I am smart or lucky) or doesn't (I am stupid or unlucky).

I have a plethora of two start pitchers this week, so I opted to go with seven starters and two relievers (Francisco Rodriguez and all $151 of Manny Acosta). The guys I am starting are:

Baker, @DET and vs CLE

Bonser, vs TB

Beuhrle, vs OAK and @TB

Grienke, @SEA and @OAK

Wolf, vs COL and @ARI

Eveland, @CHW and vs KC

Penny, vs PIT

Twelve starts and some of them are not bad match-ups. Now here comes the tricky part:

1) Would you have started Kazmir, then using the DL rule sat him in favor of Eveland's second start vs KC and avoided a road-trip for him @CWS? I thought about it, but with Kazmir on the pine soaking in Asorbine Jr (was there ever an Asorbine Sr?), I needed the K's so I took the risk.

2) I am the only player in the Main who sat Brett Myers (one start vs HOU at home). It is counter to why I risked Eveland above as he has better K potential than my other one start pitchers Penny (vs PIT) or Bonser (vs TB). I liked Penny and Bonsers match-up better. I know Myers pitched well in his last start, but he threw 115 pitches (a lot for a guy who was a reliever last year) and although he only gave up five hits vs the Cubbies, three were HR's. I just see a blow-up coming. Should I have started Myers and who should I have sat? Acosta, Penny, Bonser...anyone else?

Also, I left Correia (vs ARI) on the bench. Just thoughts... I have Scott Baker. I sat him on the bench this week and put newly FAABed Manny Acosta ($48) in his place.

bjoak · Post by **bjoak** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:11 am

Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

I wasn't sure about my pitching strategy this week, but let's put this out there as see if it works (I am smart or lucky) or doesn't (I am stupid or unlucky).

I have a plethora of two start pitchers this week, so I opted to go with seven starters and two relievers (Francisco Rodriguez and all $151 of Manny Acosta). The guys I am starting are:

Baker, @DET and vs CLE

Bonser, vs TB

Beuhrle, vs OAK and @TB

Grienke, @SEA and @OAK

Wolf, vs COL and @ARI

Eveland, @CHW and vs KC

Penny, vs PIT

Twelve starts and some of them are not bad match-ups. Now here comes the tricky part:

1) Would you have started Kazmir, then using the DL rule sat him in favor of Eveland's second start vs KC and avoided a road-trip for him @CWS? I thought about it, but with Kazmir on the pine soaking in Asorbine Jr (was there ever an Asorbine Sr?), I needed the K's so I took the risk.

2) I am the only player in the Main who sat Brett Myers (one start vs HOU at home). It is counter to why I risked Eveland above as he has better K potential than my other one start pitchers Penny (vs PIT) or Bonser (vs TB). I liked Penny and Bonsers match-up better. I know Myers pitched well in his last start, but he threw 115 pitches (a lot for a guy who was a reliever last year) and although he only gave up five hits vs the Cubbies, three were HR's. I just see a blow-up coming. Should I have started Myers and who should I have sat? Acosta, Penny, Bonser...anyone else?

Also, I left Correia (vs ARI) on the bench. Just thoughts... It surprises me that you wouldn't even consider sitting any of these other guys in favor of Eveland, except Penny and Greinke.

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:41 am

Originally posted by bjoak:

It surprises me that you wouldn't even consider sitting any of these other guys in favor of Eveland, except Penny and Greinke. I must be having trouble with my basic english skills because I cannot understand what you are trying to say. I am starting Eveland for both starts, so I am already favoring Eveland or do I need some more brain food? Are you saying I should not consider sitting Eveland no matter where he starts?

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:43 am

Originally posted by rucrew2:

I have Scott Baker. I sat him on the bench this week and put newly FAABed Manny Acosta ($48) in his place. Are you concerned about the DET start or the CLE start or both?

Navel Lint · Post by **Navel Lint** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:59 am

Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

quote:Originally posted by rucrew2:

I have Scott Baker. I sat him on the bench this week and put newly FAABed Manny Acosta ($48) in his place. Are you concerned about the DET start or the CLE start or both? [/QUOTE]I’m a S Baker fan, but I watched the game he pitched against the Sox last Wed and I wasn’t very impressed. He did strike out 7 in 5 innings but the Sox were swinging at everything. The pitches they didn’t miss were hit hard.

I was more worried about the Cle game even though it’s at home, but after what Det did last night I’m glad I don’t have to worry about them either.

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:14 am

Originally posted by rucrew2:

quote:Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

quote:Originally posted by rucrew2:

I have Scott Baker. I sat him on the bench this week and put newly FAABed Manny Acosta ($48) in his place. Are you concerned about the DET start or the CLE start or both? [/QUOTE]I’m a S Baker fan, but I watched the game he pitched against the Sox last Wed and I wasn’t very impressed. He did strike out 7 in 5 innings but the Sox were swinging at everything. The pitches they didn’t miss were hit hard.

I was more worried about the Cle game even though it’s at home, but after what Det did last night I’m glad I don’t have to worry about them either. [/QUOTE]Makes sense. I hope the cold weather in DET tonight will help him out.

bjoak · Post by **bjoak** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:48 am

Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

quote:Originally posted by bjoak:

It surprises me that you wouldn't even consider sitting any of these other guys in favor of Eveland, except Penny and Greinke. I must be having trouble with my basic english skills because I cannot understand what you are trying to say. I am starting Eveland for both starts, so I am already favoring Eveland or do I need some more brain food? Are you saying I should not consider sitting Eveland no matter where he starts? [/QUOTE]Sounded like you were considering sitting Eveland whereas it was a foregone conclusion that Randy Wolf, for example, would be in your lineup.

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:50 am

Only for the one start @CWS. I guess I should have as Eveland pitched 4 2/3, 5 hits, 3 walks and 4 ER with only 2 K's. Ouch!

Oh, well!

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:11 am

Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

I wasn't sure about my pitching strategy this week, but let's put this out there as see if it works (I am smart or lucky) or doesn't (I am stupid or unlucky).

I have a plethora of two start pitchers this week, so I opted to go with seven starters and two relievers (Francisco Rodriguez and all $151 of Manny Acosta). The guys I am starting are:

Baker, @DET and vs CLE

Bonser, vs TB

Beuhrle, vs OAK and @TB

Grienke, @SEA and @OAK

Wolf, vs COL and @ARI

Eveland, @CHW and vs KC

Penny, vs PIT

Twelve starts and some of them are not bad match-ups. Now here comes the tricky part:

1) Would you have started Kazmir, then using the DL rule sat him in favor of Eveland's second start vs KC and avoided a road-trip for him @CWS? I thought about it, but with Kazmir on the pine soaking in Asorbine Jr (was there ever an Asorbine Sr?), I needed the K's so I took the risk.

2) I am the only player in the Main who sat Brett Myers (one start vs HOU at home). It is counter to why I risked Eveland above as he has better K potential than my other one start pitchers Penny (vs PIT) or Bonser (vs TB). I liked Penny and Bonsers match-up better. I know Myers pitched well in his last start, but he threw 115 pitches (a lot for a guy who was a reliever last year) and although he only gave up five hits vs the Cubbies, three were HR's. I just see a blow-up coming. Should I have started Myers and who should I have sat? Acosta, Penny, Bonser...anyone else?

Also, I left Correia (vs ARI) on the bench. Just thoughts... IQ Test results...FLUNKED!

1) Eveland pitched 4 2/3, 5 hits, 3 walks and 4 ER with only 2 K's. Should have started Kazmir and put Eveland in for his second start.

2) Bret Myers did give up a long ball (this post assumes the Phillies pull him at 100 pitches at the completion of the sixth inning). That solo shot was the only run he gave up. He as a WHIP of 1.000 for the game, and ERA of 1.500 and seven K's. However, the Phillies just let him bat in the bottom of the inning, so I do not know what the Phillies have in mind.

Navel Lint · Post by **Navel Lint** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:55 am

Originally posted by rucrew2:

quote:Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

quote:Originally posted by rucrew2:

I have Scott Baker. I sat him on the bench this week and put newly FAABed Manny Acosta ($48) in his place. Are you concerned about the DET start or the CLE start or both? [/QUOTE]I’m a S Baker fan, but I watched the game he pitched against the Sox last Wed and I wasn’t very impressed. He did strike out 7 in 5 innings but the Sox were swinging at everything. The pitches they didn’t miss were hit hard.

I was more worried about the Cle game even though it’s at home, but after what Det did last night I’m glad I don’t have to worry about them either. [/QUOTE]I shouldn't watch anymore.

Baker: 14 inn 2.57 era 11 k's

Acosta: 3 inn 0.00 era 1 sv