Excited to see Romano.Azubuike24;1847938 wrote:Scott Feldman (like Arroyo) can't pitch longer than 4 or 5 innings. Reds pen was great, but it's been the most used pen in the league thus far. Not sustainable.
He's made the stance that saves and hold stats will not factor in to his bullpen usage. He will use his top pitchers earlier than expected if it's a big situation.Azubuike24;1847988 wrote:...Price uses his closer in the 5th inning of a tie game...WTF?
The old Bryan Price would never ever ever use his closer in the 5th.Azubuike24;1847996 wrote:It was baffling. He could've used Stephenson as a quasi-starter (after all, he was in contention for a rotation spot) but pulled him after 3 innings/55 pitches. He looked good too. Then, he went to Iglesias in the 5th, which pushed everyone up. It forced him to have to bat Drew Storen up 7-5 in the 7th with the bases loaded, which was a big gamble, because they can always use more runs. Luckily, it worked out, but today was an example of the old Bryan Price regarding using his pen.
He may have, but the starter leaving to injury after 1 inning is never typical or easy. I'm not a Price fan but he has been better this year. Fingers still crossed very tightly.Azubuike24;1848027 wrote:True.
And given the circumstances, he's managed the pen very well this year. However, I think he made the wrong call today and got lucky.
Agree. Hideous. Now let's win in despite of BryanAzubuike24;1848070 wrote:Well, today Price's awful lineup construction comes full circle.
Righty on the mound, he sits Peraza and doesn't start Scooter, but plays Alcantara at 2B. Then, he hits Alcantara 2nd. Alcantara is the worst player on the 40-man roster and has shown he has no business in the majors. Lets him him 2nd over Cozart/Scooter, the 2 hottest hitters on the team.