per Bruce Levine AM 1000

I don't know why we release this until we know who we're playing.

 

Call me silly, but I would wait.

I had heard we were only going to keep 10 pitchers (instead of 11) because of the need for more pinch hitters in National League parks. This seems to make a lot of sense to me and makes me wonder how accurate this report is?

I don't know why we release this until we know who we're playing.

 

Call me silly, but I would wait.

I agree. I dont see the rush.

I alse heard that the rotation would stay in the same order on the Score. The Sox are practicing at the Cell today and the next few days.

I am kinda surprised that Gload wasn't added, especially with as rested as the pen is, there really isn't a need for at least one of the relievers. Then again you have the extra hitter in the NLs park, because the DH will be on the bench instead of the game.

I wouldn't be surprised to see it stay the same, but this is Bruce Levine. This certianly isn't guaranteed.

I don't know why we release this until we know who we're playing.

 

Call me silly, but I would wait.

 

 

I agree Stl has a ton of LH batters, Houston does not I say Levine is full of it until NLCS is decided.

Bench Viz and Marte.

 

Add BMAC and Gload.

 

IMO.

at this point why would we add BMAC?

at this point why would we add BMAC?

 

Yeah I don't see a reason for adding him either. I think we use what got us there for the most part. Don't make too many changes. But I would like to see Gload be on the team used as a pinch hitter.

If it aint broke...

Curious, what was the opening day line-up? I'm pretty sure that with the exception of who started (pitching), this is the exact line-up, right? How often has that happened where the team that started is the same that ended? All we have lost from the beginning is Shingo, right?

Edited October 19, 200520 yr by Kid Gleason

Curious, what was the opening day line-up? I'm pretty sure that with the exception of who started (pitching), this is the exact line-up, right? How often has that happened where the team that started is the same that ended? All we have lost from the beginning is Shingo, right?

 

 

Gload was on the Opening Day roster. He's been replaced by Blum.

Jenks was added and so was Blum so someone else had to have been sent down. But I forgot.

But I mean starting. Usually by the end of the year an injury has knocked somebody out or somebody has been replaced by a deadline. But Kenny actually stuck with our opening day starters, and they will be the last ones on the field.

Yeah I don't see a reason for adding him either. I think we use what got us there for the most part. Don't make too many changes. But I would like to see Gload be on the team used as a pinch hitter.

 

Yeah, as much as I love BMAC (and i do) there is no new argument for him being on the roster. At this point I do think Gload would be a solid addition, the bullpen is rested, no need for Viz add Gload so I dont see Blum pinch hitting in a tight spot in a national league park (not to mention his LH bat).

Jenks was added and so was Blum so someone else had to have been sent down. But I forgot.

 

I believe his name was Shingo.

at this point why would we add BMAC?

There have been several unconfirmed reports over the last few days that El Duque's shoulder was bothering him again.

How's about this for a reason to keep Blum on the roster (if we play Houston): he hits .294/.320/.436 in the Juice Box. He played there for two years. He can play all infield positions.

 

Gload, while a good slap hitter, plays 1b and some outfield (yikes). I'm just sayin', if it's HOuston, I want Blum.

 

He hasn't hit for hamburgers in Busch, so things go out the window if we end up playing the Cards.

How's about this for a reason to keep Blum on the roster (if we play Houston):  he hits .294/.320/.436 in the Juice Box.  He played there for two years.  He can play all infield positions. 

 

Gload, while a good slap hitter, plays 1b and some outfield (yikes).  I'm just sayin', if it's HOuston, I want Blum.

 

He hasn't hit for hamburgers in Busch, so things go out the window if we end up playing the Cards.

This has been said before, and I'll say it again. If we get into a situation where our only chance of winning rides somehow on the choice between Geoff Blum and Ross Gload...we're really in trouble.

This has been said before, and I'll say it again.  If we get into a situation where our only chance of winning rides somehow on the choice between Geoff Blum and Ross Gload...we're really in trouble.

 

People said the samething about Orlando Hernandez too, and we all know how that turned out.

 

The World Series history is littered with nameless players who came up at that one defining moment, and became a hero. Heck, I doubt Braves fans were really excited about having Francisco Cabrera on the playoff roster before the playoffs started. At this point in the season every guy is vital. One pitch could be the difference between Joe Carter and Joe Schmo.

People said the samething about Orlando Hernandez too, and we all know how that turned out. 

 

The World Series history is littered with nameless players who came up at that one defining moment, and became a hero. Heck, I doubt Braves fans were really excited about having Francisco Cabrera on the playoff roster before the playoffs started.  At this point in the season every guy is vital.  One pitch could be the difference between Joe Carter and Joe Schmo.

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