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Bryan Baker Optioned


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Just now, Big Mac said:

Why would you make this move today and go into tonight's game one reliever down rather than just make the move tomorrow morning?

I was wondering the same thing, maybe they think it’s better to not even have the option of pitching Baker tonight. 

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Baker's problem is that he fools around with too many pitch types.   He should be a two or three pitch pitcher.   He always seems like he needs to throw every different pitch to each hitter.

EDIT: Of course, this could a catcher issue, too.

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3 minutes ago, Big Mac said:

Why would you make this move today and go into tonight's game one reliever down rather than just make the move tomorrow morning?

 

2 minutes ago, Brian88 said:

I was wondering the same thing, maybe they think it’s better to not even have the option of pitching Baker tonight. 

Cause they don't like Baker.

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6 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said:

Baker has been one of the bigger disappointments this season.  He has electric stuff at times but I was ready to throw my phone at the TV the other day when he got ahead 0-2 on some chump (IKF?) and then couldn't put him away.

Agreed and what really sucks is he was so good to begin the season. 

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4 minutes ago, Big Mac said:

Why would you make this move today and go into tonight's game one reliever down rather than just make the move tomorrow morning?

Everyone is rested after yesterday but I see you’re point.  If you’re up by 10 tonight or down by 10, you could have got a few final innings from him.  Doesn’t bother me at all though.  Everyone that can’t be counted on to help close out tough games needs to make room for someone who can.

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This is very surprising to me. I'm more of a Baker supporter than most, but the guy has the capability to strike guys out in high leverage situations. I'd prefer him in the 'pen over the likes of Irvin, Krebiel, or Perez at this point.

Perez has no options remaining. Irvin only has one.

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9 minutes ago, clapdiddy said:

Baker's problem is that he fools around with too many pitch types.   He should be a two or three pitch pitcher.   He always seems like he needs to throw every different pitch to each hitter.

EDIT: Of course, this could a catcher issue, too.

Aren't all the calls coming from the dugout?

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