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4/24: In Matusz We Trust

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I'm not a fan of NHL really, but I was watching Washingtons game yesterday with some friends. I'd rather that very much over this product the O's are putting out.... :cussing:

Even if you're not a big NHL fan, you must enjoy the game during the playoffs.

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That's all a moot point if we have a competent bullpen.

Sorry if I'm bing edgy. I'm really upset right now.

That being said, it's not a moot point. Our bullpen is horrible, but the job of any manager is to realize when to use a pitcher. You ride the hot hand in key situations.

You simply cannot bring in a guy who has exhibited no control or ability to throw a sinker with any consistency, especially when he's been lit up like the 4th of July as of late. Every team has a guy or two in their bullpen who isn't that reliable. You use guys like that in games that aren't close one way or the other, for long relief, or for specialized roles. What you don't do is put in your WORST relievers in the most crucial situations, no matter if your bullpen is great or atrocious.

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Sorry if I'm bing edgy. I'm really upset right now.

That being said, it's not a moot point. Our bullpen is horrible, but the job of any manager is to realize when to use a pitcher. You ride the hot hand in key situations.

You simply cannot bring in a guy who has exhibited no control or ability to throw a sinker with any consistency, especially when he's been lit up like the 4th of July as of late. Every team has a guy or two in their bullpen who isn't that reliable. You use guys like that in games that aren't close one way or the other, for long relief, or for specialized roles. What you don't do is put in your WORST relievers in the most crucial situations, no matter if your bullpen is great or atrocious.

I'm just sayin'...if our bullpen were worth a flying crap, we might be saying "Trembley left Matusz in a little too long there, didn't he? But oh well, we still won. High five!"

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Watching Castillo closely. We need someone to step up to take Albers' place.

How much less crappy does our bullpen get if we replace Albers though? We can't count on any of them. JJ comes in and issues walks at the most inopportune time. Cla comes in and issues walks at the most inopportune time. Ohman comes in and issues walks at the most inopportune time.

We have serious issues in our bullpen.

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I'm just sayin'...if our bullpen were worth a flying crap, we might be saying "Trembley left Matusz in a little too long there, didn't he? But oh well, we still won. High five!"

Oh, I agree with this 100%. Our bullpen and inability to score more than two or three runs a game is beyond frustrating.

But you can't compound things by making bad managerial decisions. We don't have the wiggle room that the Yankees have. They make a bad decision, and it usually gets covered up by the fact that they can score enough runs to make up for small errors. One boneheaded play for us is the difference between a close win and yet another sickening loss.

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Oh, I agree with this 100%. Our bullpen and inability to score more than two or three runs a game is beyond frustrating.

But you can't compound things by making bad managerial decisions. We don't have the wiggle room that the Yankees have. They make a bad decision, and it usually gets covered up by the fact that they can score enough runs to make up for small errors. One boneheaded play for us is the difference between a close win and yet another sickening loss.

I'm with you 100%.

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How much less crappy does our bullpen get if we replace Albers though? We can't count on any of them. JJ comes in and issues walks at the most inopportune time. Cla comes in and issues walks at the most inopportune time. Ohman comes in and issues walks at the most inopportune time.

We have serious issues in our bullpen.

True. But I think JJ is acceptable as an 8th inning guy. Uehara could help. Gonzo hopefully can don the job when healthy as closer. Berken is doing great. Hendrickson can be helpful. There is some hope. But who we are using in certain roles is just awful. Castillo could be valuable if he can be a 7th inning guy.

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