July 5, 200422 yr 07/04/2004 2:17 PM ET Notes: Expect Fogg for Tuesday Bucs turn to right-hander to pitch on short rest By Ed Eagle / MLB.com PITTSBURGH --Although the Pirates have been reluctant to publicly announce their starting pitcher for Tuesday's contest against the Florida Marlins in Miami, right-hander Josh Fogg has confirmed that he will be making the start on three days' rest. Fogg, who threw 91 pitches in 6 1/3 innings Friday during the Bucs' 13-2 win over the Brewers, has not pitched on such short rest during his big-league career. However, he does not believe fatigue will be a factor on Tuesday. "I don't throw the ball hard enough to get any wear and tear," Fogg joked. "When you are throwing the ball 85 miles an hour, you are not really straining yourself too much. "I feel good. I've felt good the last month and a half. I'm looking forward to getting out there as often as I can." Fogg threw a bullpen session on Sunday morning in preparation for the start. He said the only change in his normal routine is that he will "tone his workouts down a little bit." Fogg's outing on Tuesday, barring a rainout on Sunday which would push each starter back one day, will mark the first time manager Lloyd McClendon has ever used one of his starters on three days' rest.
July 5, 200422 yr Author Their starter for Tuesday was previously unannounced. Willis will start for the Marlins.
July 5, 200422 yr I'm curious too. If anyone hears anything that sheds more insight into this, plese post.
July 5, 200422 yr Why Fogg? 6-6, 6.35 ERA. This move doesn't make sense. 440981[/snapback] So the fish can win of course. :thumbup
July 5, 200422 yr When I first saw this thread, I thought there was going to be heavy fog at PPS or something, haha.
July 5, 200422 yr So who is it today? Fogg or Wells? Guess it doesn't matter that much. We'll have a favorable match up regardless.
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