Good to see Dusty let Homer stay in and get the CG tonite...he deserved at least a shot.
Good to see Dusty let Homer stay in and get the CG tonite...he deserved at least a shot.
Tony Cloninger (05-14-2013)
I have no problem at all with the decision to let Homer pitch the 9th. He looked very strong and seemed to be having an easy time of it. Homer's not a kid anymore!!!
jimbo (05-14-2013)
While I would hope Dusty has learned that you don't let Homer do this 4 or 5 times in a row, I think there's something to be said for helping Homer get the confidence that he can reach back for it on #125 should the situation arrive in October. And what better time to do that than when a gopherball makes no difference?
Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.
See, I don't look at it quite that way. Where they would back off is his off day throwing session. That'll be the light day. I agree that they probably shouldn't push him next time out, but here's the thing...pushing Homer is probably around the 125-130 mark. 100 is kinda babying him IMO. 100 is a good spot for a Mike Leake or a Bronson Arroyo. Smaller build, more stress on the arm with all the breaking balls. Same for Cueto, he's a stronger guys, but the extra torque he puts on his body just with the Tiant-twist alone would make me lean towards 100'ish for Johnny. Latos and Homer...their normal work-load SHOULD be higher than those other guys. Especially Homer with his delivery and effort.
dubc47834 (05-15-2013)
125 stress-free pitches against a piss-poor Marlins team isn't anything to get upset about. It's ok to let a guy stretch it out a bit and get a complete game. Geesh the coddling and babying of pitchers goes a little tooooooo far sometimes.
dubc47834 (05-15-2013),ProfessorTofty (05-14-2013),Tony Cloninger (05-14-2013),_Sir_Charles_ (05-14-2013)
It's a matter of preference. And face it, tonight was fun to watch!
But again, I'd rather keep my option of him "pushing it" open for his next start. What if it is one of those days where the bullpen has been taxed and they need help from the starter. There's a 90 percent chance everything will work out just fine here, so I acknowledge it's not the end of the world.
3rd highest pitch count in the Majors this year going for a non-shutout complete game up 4 against the Marlins? Not my cup of tea.
mbgrayson (05-14-2013),Red Raindog (05-14-2013)
117 was the most Homer threw last year. Threw 115 in the no-no.
I haven't seen Homer hit that kind of number on the gun since his rookie season.
Also, he threw unquestionably his best breaking ball in the 9th as well.
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Only 2-3 'pressure' at bats. Homer did a great job staying out of trouble.
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