2014 Miguel Gonzalez Today

[UpstateNYfan]

It seems to me that both he and Chen have this great barrier that hits them in the 5th or 6th inning that they have trouble overcoming. Almost an expectation of problems or that their limit has been reached. I actually think that Norris has greater tenacity or bull dog approach than either of these guys.

[tntoriole]

MG needs to have a good outing or he is going to get pushed in his rotation spot by Gausman soon.

[Malike]

I had a dream I was at the game tonight. The Astro's scored 12 runs, I hope I'm very wrong.

[OFFNY]

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PITTSBURGH PIRATES O (MAY 20th)

Josh Harrison - RF

Neil Walker - 2B

Andrew McCutchen - CF

Pedro Alvarez - 3B

Starling Marte - LF

Ike Davis - 1B

Jordy Mercer - SS

Chris Stewart - C

Francisco Liriano - LHP (0-3, 4.25 ERA)

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Good game.

When Gausman pitched 5 days ago with Gonzalez piggy-backing, some wondered why he (Gonzalez) only pitched 2 innings.

I'm wondering if the reason was because when Gausman exited the game, we were behind by a score of 5-0 after only 4 innings, and Showalter was thinking ahead ...... perhaps he wanted to have Miguel throw only 2 innings, a minimal amount of pitches, and hope that his arm would be extra-fresh in his next start (tonight.)

Gonzalez threw 6 innings of one-run ball on 94 pitches tonight before he gave up the solo shot in the 7th inning, so if that was indeed what Bucky was thinking, perhaps the strategy worked out effectively.

[BarclaySouthway]

Good game.

When Gausman pitched 5 days ago with Gonzalez piggy-backing, some wondered why he (Gonzalez) only pitched 2 innings.

I'm wondering if the reason was because when Gausman exited the game, we were behind by a score of 5-0 after only 4 innings, and Showalter was thinking ahead ...... perhaps he wanted to have Miguel throw only 2 innings, a minimal amount of pitches, and hope that his arm would be extra-fresh in his next start (tonight.)

Gonzalez threw 6 innings of one-run ball on 94 pitches tonight before he gave up the solo shot in the 7th inning, so if that was indeed what Bucky was thinking, perhaps the strategy worked out effectively.

I'd say it worked beautifully. He looked like the old Miguel most of the night. Sat 92-93 the whole outing with good location. Got them to wave at many breaking balls. Very encouraging. I wonder how Buck will work out this extra rest that Miguel seems to thrive on.

[OrangeJerseys]

Good job Miguelito.

[LookitsPuck]

Great job by Miggy.

And I'll ask again: what the hell was Buck/Duquette thinking calling up Gausman on 3 days rest to pitch in place of Gonzo?

[Tx Oriole]

Sending some love Gonzo's way. He looked good. I'll take this outing every single time.

Me too.

[Tx Oriole]

Great job by Miggy.

And I'll ask again: what the hell was Buck/Duquette thinking calling up Gausman on 3 days rest to pitch in place of Gonzo?

Whatever they were thinking worked.

[Jonesy10]

Besides Jimenez, Gonzalez has the best ERA out of our starters in the last calendar year. Most underrated pitcher in the AL.

[Guest]

Good game today.

[Frobby]

Rick Dempsey made the absolutely false statement that Gonzalez pitches better when he's ahead in the game than he does when the score is tied or he's behind. Statistically, the opposite is true.

[ShaneDawg85]

Rick Dempsey made the absolutely false statement that Gonzalez pitches better when he's ahead in the game than he does when the score is tied or he's behind. Statistically, the opposite is true.

I heard that too, and I had a hard time believing it. Then I had to remind myself, Rick Dempsey says lots of things.

[Ruzious]

With the O's bullpen - especially when Hunter gets healthy - if starters go 6 innings and give up 2 runs, they should get the win 90% of the time.

[scOtt]

Solid outing.

Last night, Ubaldo screwed. Tonight, Miguel screwed. This is getting old.