Rowand44 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Jas, you said somethings just weren't right with Brandon when he got back down to Charlotte, could you elaborate?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 QUOTE(3E8 @ Jun 19, 2005 -> 10:35 PM) I agree with you. I'd like to see us add a veteran who can work long innings out of the bullpen and make spot starts if needed. id like to see kip wells back, its possible but i know it wont happen, or maybe aaron harang, hes doin decent this year, other than that i dont know who would be a decent fifth or long reliever option thats available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jun 19, 2005 -> 07:37 PM) Jas, you said somethings just weren't right with Brandon when he got back down to Charlotte, could you elaborate?? Can't comment on that, but to say the least Brandon didn't enjoy Charlotte and that ballpark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jun 19, 2005 -> 09:41 PM) Can't comment on that, but to say the least Brandon didn't enjoy Charlotte and that ballpark. CMON, CMON. Just playing, thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 Updated the Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 In the past 24 hours I have been pissed that I would see El Duque pitching tomorrow, then elated that I would see Garland, and now excited to see B-Mac's home debut. Go get 'em Brandon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I'm hoping the best for McCarthy, but unless he's magically developed a servicable changeup, or 3 mph on his fastball, it may be a struggle. He's essentially a two pitch pitcher: plus curveball, straight low 90's fastball. With these soft tossers, if you don't have good location up/down, inside/outside, you will be hit hard. Perhaps a start against the lowly Kansas City Royals will be just what is needed for his confidence. However, both of his starts, most noticeably in Texas, hard hit outs were recording throughout his innings pitched . If Sergio Mitre can string together two quality starts, anyone should be able to. You'd think by accident some pitcher from our minor leagues within 5 years would experience immediate success. And we don't even need a complete game, 10 K shutout--just enough to keep our team in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jun 19, 2005 -> 08:48 PM) I'm hoping the best for McCarthy, but unless he's magically developed a servicable changeup, or 3 mph on his fastball, it may be a struggle. He's essentially a two pitch pitcher: plus curveball, straight low 90's fastball. With these soft tossers, if you don't have good location up/down, inside/outside, you will be hit hard. Perhaps a start against the lowly Kansas City Royals will be just what is needed for his confidence. However, both of his starts, most noticeably in Texas, hard hit outs were recording throughout his innings pitched . If Sergio Mitre can string together two quality starts, anyone should be able to. You'd think by accident some pitcher from our minor leagues within 5 years would experience immediate success. And we don't even need a complete game, 10 K shutout--just enough to keep our team in the game. Brandon has more than a serviceable changeup, problem was it wasn't utilized his first time up. The changeup is one of the big reasons he dominated during spring training. In fact his curveball wasn't even working that well in Arizona, so once he gets rolling you'll see him whipping out a good to plus curve and a good to plus changeup along with his FB which is a good pitch (based on his command and the downward plane he gets). I also get the feeling you'll see the changeup a little bit more this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudyguy09 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 (edited) this start against the royals should be a pretty good one which should boost this kids confidence a lot so if hes gotta come up at least its against the roylas Edited June 20, 2005 by Cloudyguy09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Hopefully Bmac can go out there and pitch a great game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 I'm doubling back. Tuesday is looking like the day again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 With the off-days on Thursday the 23rd and Monday the 27th, won't they be able to skip McCarthy's second turn in the rotation and pitch Garland against the Cubs on Sunday instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 20, 2005 -> 12:31 AM) With the off-days on Thursday the 23rd and Monday the 27th, won't they be able to skip McCarthy's second turn in the rotation and pitch Garland against the Cubs on Sunday instead? But Bmac owns the cubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 (edited) But Bmac owns the cubs <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He will own them at the Cell too. The wind blowing in at Wrigley meant nothing in his first start. Edited June 20, 2005 by Jabroni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Ozzie hasn't tampered with the rotation order yet this season and I don't expect him to do so. So expect Garcia, Contreras and BMAC once again vs the Cubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 He is starting today....100% on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 (edited) Gage, you have more flip-flops in this thread then John Kerry. Good going on the scoop. Edited June 20, 2005 by kapkomet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jun 19, 2005 -> 08:02 PM) Bmac will get his first win when he pitches Monday or Tuesday...book it. Does he get a shaving cream pie for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Ozzie hasn't tampered with the rotation order yet this season and I don't expect him to do so. So expect Garcia, Contreras and BMAC once again vs the Cubs. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ands the Cubs will have Sergio Mitre, Greg Maddux, and Jerome Williams in that order. We miss Zambrano, thank God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I was pissed about sending the same three out there until I saw there guys. Looks like we have a shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 LET'S GO GET EM BRANDON!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintso Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 20, 2005 -> 12:37 PM) Ands the Cubs will have Sergio Mitre, Greg Maddux, and Jerome Williams in that order. We miss Zambrano, thank God. In his last start against us he owned us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 20, 2005 -> 01:37 PM) Ands the Cubs will have Sergio Mitre, Greg Maddux, and Jerome Williams in that order. We miss Zambrano, thank God. I hope we destroy old man Maddux for his Buehrle comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jun 20, 2005 -> 01:34 PM) I hope we destroy old man Maddux for his Buehrle comment. Well, Timo is hitting .421 against Maddux in his career....with 2 home runs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jun 20, 2005 -> 02:34 PM) I hope we destroy old man Maddux for his Buehrle comment. what did he say? i know buehrle accused maddux of cheatin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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