Silva

[Coach]

And please dont say that Grabow is better vs RH.
He sucks versus everyone.

[Ace]

<!--quoteo(post=90312:date=Apr 17 2010, 11:41 AM:name=Coach)-->QUOTE (Coach @ Apr 17 2010, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->If we go with Silva in the rotation, does that mean we have to send down Russell?
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Almost certainly - even though there are a couple righties whom I'd rather see go.

[Runnys]

Send Shark down.....FUCK HIM!

[rok]

<!--quoteo(post=90331:date=Apr 17 2010, 12:19 PM:name=Runnys)-->QUOTE (Runnys @ Apr 17 2010, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Send Shark down.....FUCK HIM!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yep, if it isn't Shark, there is no justice in this world.

[Bricklayer]

I know this would never happen, but what about a 6 man rotation.

[Runnys]

<!--quoteo(post=90347:date=Apr 17 2010, 12:45 PM:name=Bricklayer)-->QUOTE (Bricklayer @ Apr 17 2010, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I know this would never happen, but what about a 6 man rotation.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I would be all for that, but convincing the brass to do it is another story. I know that the BoSox have been talking about it with Dice-K coming back.

[Destined]

Or a 5 man rotation with 6 pitchers. Platoon Silva & Gorz to play the match-ups, and have the non-starter in the pen as the long man.

[mindbodyspirit]

<!--quoteo(post=90321:date=Apr 17 2010, 11:25 AM:name=Ace)-->QUOTE (Ace @ Apr 17 2010, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=90312:date=Apr 17 2010, 11:41 AM:name=Coach)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Coach @ Apr 17 2010, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->If we go with Silva in the rotation, does that mean we have to send down Russell?
I dont see us having 4 LHP in the pen.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Almost certainly - even though there are a couple righties whom I'd rather see go.
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No way we send Russell down. Right now, he's one of the few guys missing bats in the pen. My guess is that Samardjiza is the one sent to AAA whenever Lilly gets back. There's also the possibility of trading Gorzelanny for an established bullpen arm, but it's a little early for that. Personally, I think Lou would go with Marmol and a group of lefties if they got guys out.

[Clapp]

<!--quoteo(post=90487:date=Apr 18 2010, 12:31 AM:name=mindbodyspirit)-->QUOTE (mindbodyspirit @ Apr 18 2010, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=90321:date=Apr 17 2010, 11:25 AM:name=Ace)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ace @ Apr 17 2010, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=90312:date=Apr 17 2010, 11:41 AM:name=Coach)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Coach @ Apr 17 2010, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->If we go with Silva in the rotation, does that mean we have to send down Russell?
I dont see us having 4 LHP in the pen.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Almost certainly - even though there are a couple righties whom I'd rather see go.
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<b>No way we send Russell down.</b> Right now, he's one of the few guys missing bats in the pen. My guess is that Samardjiza is the one sent to AAA whenever Lilly gets back. There's also the possibility of trading Gorzelanny for an established bullpen arm, but it's a little early for that. Personally, I think Lou would go with Marmol and a group of lefties if they got guys out.
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I wouldn't be so sure. Marshall and Grabow sure as hell aren't going anywhere, and you can't get rid of Gorz either. The depth he provides is very, very important with Silva being a huge question mark and injuries. He could be a nice arm out of the pen as well.

I just have a hard time seeing them go with 4 lefties, even if they're all way better options than Samardzija. I still think Russell will be in Iowa, but we'll see. I wish it would be Shark.

[Auz]

Russell would still be a better pitcher than Shark throwing right handed...

[veryzer]

<!--quoteo(post=90486:date=Apr 18 2010, 01:18 AM:name=Destined)-->QUOTE (Destined @ Apr 18 2010, 01:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Or a 5 man rotation with 6 pitchers. Platoon Silva & Gorz to play the match-ups, and have the non-starter in the pen as the long man.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

This.

[Fly]

<!--quoteo(post=90495:date=Apr 18 2010, 10:22 AM:name=veryzer)-->QUOTE (veryzer @ Apr 18 2010, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=90486:date=Apr 18 2010, 01:18 AM:name=Destined)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Destined @ Apr 18 2010, 01:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Or a 5 man rotation with 6 pitchers. Platoon Silva & Gorz to play the match-ups, and have the non-starter in the pen as the long man.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

This.
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The only thing about this that concerns me is that it doesn't really allow for either man to get into any rhythm. My understanding is that pitchers like to go on regular rest as opposed to platooning. I remember the Brewers tried to go with a home/away platoon with Dave Bush and someone else a few years ago and it failed miserably.

[veryzer]

<!--quoteo(post=90500:date=Apr 18 2010, 09:45 AM:name=FlyAtTheThigh)-->QUOTE (FlyAtTheThigh @ Apr 18 2010, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=90495:date=Apr 18 2010, 10:22 AM:name=veryzer)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (veryzer @ Apr 18 2010, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=90486:date=Apr 18 2010, 01:18 AM:name=Destined)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Destined @ Apr 18 2010, 01:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Or a 5 man rotation with 6 pitchers. Platoon Silva & Gorz to play the match-ups, and have the non-starter in the pen as the long man.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

This.
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The only thing about this that concerns me is that it doesn't really allow for either man to get into any rhythm. My understanding is that pitchers like to go on regular rest as opposed to platooning. I remember the Brewers tried to go with a home/away platoon with Dave Bush and someone else a few years ago and it failed miserably.
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Yeah, but Dave Bush sucks.

[Fly]

<!--quoteo(post=90502:date=Apr 18 2010, 10:58 AM:name=veryzer)-->QUOTE (veryzer @ Apr 18 2010, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=90500:date=Apr 18 2010, 09:45 AM:name=FlyAtTheThigh)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (FlyAtTheThigh @ Apr 18 2010, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=90495:date=Apr 18 2010, 10:22 AM:name=veryzer)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (veryzer @ Apr 18 2010, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=90486:date=Apr 18 2010, 01:18 AM:name=Destined)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Destined @ Apr 18 2010, 01:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Or a 5 man rotation with 6 pitchers. Platoon Silva & Gorz to play the match-ups, and have the non-starter in the pen as the long man.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

This.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

The only thing about this that concerns me is that it doesn't really allow for either man to get into any rhythm. My understanding is that pitchers like to go on regular rest as opposed to platooning. I remember the Brewers tried to go with a home/away platoon with Dave Bush and someone else a few years ago and it failed miserably.
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Yeah, but Dave Bush sucks.
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He's certainly no Carlos Silva or Tom Gorzelanny.

[jstraw]

If we have 6 pitchers capable of being effective MLB starters then we have a surplus...an asset that can be leveraged for something we don't have...like...oh, I dunno MIDDLE RELIEF...a MIDDLE INFIELDER...A TRUCKLOAD OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS?

NFW we carry six starters. That's ridiculous.