Showing posts with label Questionable Managing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Questionable Managing. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Julio Teheran and even more questionable bullpen decisions

Julio Teheran was allowed to throw 128 pitches in a complete game shutout last night.  I am not sure how I feel about this right now, but the game was virtually over (5-0 after 8 innings is basically 99.8% over).  There have been a slew of pitcher injuries recently, and I am terrified that our 23-year-old phenom is next.  On the other hand, Teheran has built up the arm strength to throw over 120 pitches and as Carlos Rodon (potential #1 overall pick this year) has reminded us, the only way to know how you perform in those situations is to get there in game situations.

I have no idea what the right decision is here, but I am concerned.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Bad Bullpen Decisions Everywhere

As I'm typing, the Braves have their first comfortable lead in a long time. The bats were alive for the first time in weeks, including strong at-bats from virtually everyone who stepped in. With that in mind I think tonight is a perfect opportunity to discuss something I have intended to write about for a while: bullpen usage.  Specifically each team made a questionable move that may not have effected the outcome of tonight's game but could prove to be problematic down the road.