Bochy riding horses into the ground

by foothillsfan on Aug 29, 2009 12:35 PM PDT Comment 41 comments

from Aug. 14 to Sept. 9 there's only 1 off day, it's Monday. But Bochy plans to just skip the 5th starter spot--Martinez has been sent to Fresno--so the Big Three starters will go 6 times in a row on their usual 4 days of rest. Timmy is scheduled for Wednesday vs the Phils. Last night Timm looked gassed late in the game (a decoy? maybe), he was coughing into a towel sitting on the bench. Give em a break, Bochy, rosters expand on Tuesday, we could use Pucetas or a bunch of relievers for one of the Phila games. Gonna need a 5th starter soon anyway.

Zito has shown better stamina recently than is usual for him. Sanchez is known for wearing down as the year goes on. Cain and Lincecum are warriors, but why risk their health? This is too soon to start treating the staff like it's do or die.

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I say do.

The starters are definitely not as sharp and it makes me think of Atlanta through the 90’s. The big 3 always looked tired and vulnerable when the playoffs came. I like Pucettas and think he would make a nice 5thstarter but with all the Arb clock crap, he would never be allowed to tamper with that game.

by MoreroidsforZito on Aug 29, 2009 12:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nobody cares about Pucetas' arb clock

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by groug on Aug 29, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This

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by marcello on Aug 29, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not even Pucetas?

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by Josh from Hollywood on Aug 29, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nope.

Sometimes, there's a man...well, he's the man for his time and place.

by I'm_a_Man on Aug 29, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Personally I am glad have a four man rotation for a stretch. There is a big fall off in quality when we come around to our fifth starter. Furthermore if the tiring of pitchers in a concern, we still have a pretty awesome bullpen that I would be happy to let come in an inning or two earlier on occasion.

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by Scottsdale on Aug 29, 2009 12:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I think with the way the schedule works out, a 4-man rotation works out great. However, my huge problem with it on this team is I don’t want the starters to be throwing out 120+ pitches every time out.

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by SeeingStars on Aug 29, 2009 1:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wasn’t there another fanpost earlier about how Bochy is an idiot for not skipping 5th starter as much as possible and get Lincecum and Cain 2 more starts?

Fans will find a way to complain about any decision..

by jctGamer on Aug 29, 2009 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This.

Sometimes, there's a man...well, he's the man for his time and place.

by I'm_a_Man on Aug 29, 2009 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Opinions are like assholes, and so are most sports fans.

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by Josh from Hollywood on Aug 29, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Everyone’s got one and everyone else’s stinks.

Utter frustration and futility.

by Johnny Disaster on Aug 29, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The whole purpose of them can be ruined by forcing things into them carelessly.

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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 29, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lovingly, on the other hand ...

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by shanghaijim on Aug 29, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

by jctGamer on Aug 29, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And if you don't you must be full of shit.

by MoreroidsforZito on Aug 29, 2009 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some will find a way to complain about any fans opinion. :)

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by cybermaldonado on Aug 29, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like the skipping the fifth man thing, although I like it less with the amount of pitches Timmy threw last night. I understand why he did it, but I have a feeling he’s going to struggle in Philadelphia in his next start. Perhaps Brad Penny will be signed, or since the rosters will be expanded, he should abandon his plan and give them the extra day of rest with a call up getting the start. Considering it’s the Phillies with that heart of the order, a lefty would be a good idea.

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by rxmeister on Aug 29, 2009 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm, Madbum is a lefty, isn’t he?

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by rxmeister on Aug 29, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t believe there is any way he will get called up and I don’t think he should be. His K rate is way down this year, for whatever reason. I think he starts next year in Fresno and makes his debut sometime in August or September if all goes well.

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by I'm_a_Man on Aug 29, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m good with that plan.

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by raisingcain on Aug 30, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wild Horses...

…couldn’t drag Bochy away…

by Hoist That Rag on Aug 29, 2009 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A classic mistake: riding horses instead of a Dugtrio. What a fool.

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by Zetsuboushita on Aug 29, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ive got a feeling Penny will be signed, and yeah people would complain either way

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by CB30 on Aug 29, 2009 4:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’ve got a feeling that keeps me on my toes, oh yeah

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by Natto on Aug 29, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I gotta feeling that tonight’s gonna be a good night

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by SeeingStars on Aug 29, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve got this burning feeling between my thighs

by jctGamer on Aug 29, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

When your pee is like a torch... setting fire to the porch,

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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 29, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like my song better.

by Natto on Aug 30, 2009 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Natto likes wet dreams more.

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by WalrusMan on Aug 30, 2009 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really, WalrusMan?

You, of all people, want to bring up wet dreams? Knowing full well what we’re going to say is in your wet dreams?

At the very least, I applaud your courage.

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by groug on Aug 30, 2009 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bring on the dancing horses
Headless and all alone
Shiver and say the words
Of every lie you’ve heard
First I’m gonna make it
Then I’m gonna break it
Till it falls apart

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by satyricrash on Aug 29, 2009 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Was at the game until the 4th (on behalf of fans with little kids, thanks, dickwad front office for the 6:05 start)

Another great crowd, great spirit, huge energy on Pablo’s Splash job. Just a fabulous spirit. WOO HOO!

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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 29, 2009 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

DAMN. This was for the post game thread. Sorry.

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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 29, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

really? I have a three year old, and I like the 6:05 start. Allows me to leave after naptime, and early enough that we’re not cutting into bedtime too much.

by tyrannoman on Aug 29, 2009 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That wasn't Pablo

Barry Bonds came up wearing his Panda Look alike outfit.

by bradleybear on Aug 29, 2009 10:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i doubt we will go to a 4 man rotation

someone will be up to take the 5th spot before timmy goes again

by HOLDEMUPwuzzBANNED on Aug 30, 2009 12:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope your’re right, with Sept 1 on Tuesday, that would be easy to do. We’ll see.
The role of ego is always much bigger in sports than a casual fan like me can appreciate. Like letting Zito throw so many pitches last nite…at least he didn’t seem to be laboring…woops, wrong thread.

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by foothillsfan on Aug 30, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs