Was I right to do this?

damientheomen3 · 04-02-2010, 03:02 PM

I'm playing a universe in which I create a prospect pitcher and watch all of his games, from the minors to the majors. In one start, the opponents had runners on first and third, one out in the 4th. My guy hadn't let up a run in that 3 1/3 innings, and was at about 55 pitches (105 seems to be his limit). There's a rain delay, for 27 minutes, then my guy allows a 2 run single, followed by 2 walks, leaving the bases loaded with 1 out. I changed myself to allow substitutions so I could take my guy out, having allowed 2 runs and 5 walks through 3 1/3. If you were the manager, would you take him out at that point?

Kelric · 04-02-2010, 03:23 PM

Possibly. The rain delay would have hurt him enough that I'd seriously consider it.

TGH-Adfabre · 04-02-2010, 03:42 PM

I agree. Pull him.

CD1083 · 04-02-2010, 03:59 PM

What level? Was this low minors, AAA? Majors?

If this was minors, I'd keep him in there, see what he can do.

If we're talking majors, it depends on when in the season you are.
Early in the year, I say pull him. Late in the year, force him to get out of the jam on his own.

damientheomen3 · 04-02-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chase Davis

What level? Was this low minors, AAA? Majors?

If this was minors, I'd keep him in there, see what he can do.

If we're talking majors, it depends on when in the season you are.
Early in the year, I say pull him. Late in the year, force him to get out of the jam on his own.

It was AAA (in fact it turned out to be his last AAA start before getting called up)

CD1083 · 04-02-2010, 04:06 PM

I'd say you were probably ok in pulling him.
I'd have pulled him right after the rain delay if you were worried about his health.

I'd rather have my SP out there than my bullpen unless they are really lousy.

04-02-2010, 03:42 PM	#3
TGH-Adfabre Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,601	I agree. Pull him. __________________ You mock me, therefore I am My wife

04-02-2010, 03:23 PM	#2
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,992	Possibly. The rain delay would have hurt him enough that I'd seriously consider it.

04-02-2010, 03:59 PM	#4
CD1083 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,590	What level? Was this low minors, AAA? Majors? If this was minors, I'd keep him in there, see what he can do. If we're talking majors, it depends on when in the season you are. Early in the year, I say pull him. Late in the year, force him to get out of the jam on his own.

04-02-2010, 04:06 PM	#6
CD1083 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,590	I'd say you were probably ok in pulling him. I'd have pulled him right after the rain delay if you were worried about his health. I'd rather have my SP out there than my bullpen unless they are really lousy.