tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post4384290635961411048..comments2023-06-25T04:47:18.160-04:00Comments on NationalsFanboyLooser: Yep, that's our worldMikeHarrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15120210292656990693noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-66959752287191545472009-06-27T14:37:59.060-04:002009-06-27T14:37:59.060-04:00I think that the bullpen as AAAA is a fine idea ex...I think that the bullpen as AAAA is a fine idea except putting Zimmermann in a position to hold a 7-0 deficit is not going to be much use as a learning exercise. <br /><br />I missed the game yesterday. Any glaring defense, or just the ususal fat men in the outfield and SS/1b waddling around the place?Bennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-1314557363085574612009-06-27T01:35:08.953-04:002009-06-27T01:35:08.953-04:00from a comment over at thenatsblog.com:
'One o...from a comment over at thenatsblog.com:<br />'One of the things that Earl Weaver did so brilliantly when he managed the Orioles was tp use the bullpen as a training ground for young pitchers. If you look back at the Orioles great pitching staffs in the 70s, you will discover that most of their great pitchers started in bullpen roles and only moved into starting as they matured and became ready. Weaver called it "putting them in a position to succeed" but it also provided him with a constant supply of good middle relievers, and sometimes closers.'<br /><br />what do people think about this idea? it seems appealing to me since we've got guys like JD Martin and Ballester in the minors and Olsen about to push one of our other young starters out of the rotation. Could they possibly be less effective than the unstoppable team of Hanrahan and Colome?Peedurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642799278917800701noreply@blogger.com