July 6, 200521 yr Casey Fossum won't start Wednesday. After watching his bullpen struggle again tonight, manager Lou Piniella said he plans to use a reliever initially and then bring in Fossum later on. ''I've made up my mind and that's what we're going to do,'' Piniella said. ''People are going to think I'm crazy, but we're just going to try it. Starting tomorrow, I'll bring in whatever reliever I feel like starting the game with, and I'll bring my starter in in the third inning and we'll play nine innings of baseball that way.'' We don't think you're crazy, Lou. You're just a bad manager. Piniella didn't announce who would start in place of Fossum. This latest scheme isn't likely to survive the All-Star break, assuming it even makes it through the night. Jul. 6 - 12:25 am et http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playernews.asp?sport=MLB
July 6, 200521 yr Wow. This stragedy is something that has been floating around for awhile. Presumably a starter is better than a reliever than why not have him pitch the most crucial situations of the game. It would be interesting to see how it works out.
July 6, 200521 yr Author Wow. This stragedy is something that has been floating around for awhile. Presumably a starter is better than a reliever than why not have him pitch the most crucial situations of the game. It would be interesting to see how it works out. 841881[/snapback] How crucial are those last 3 innings if you get buried in the first 3?
July 6, 200521 yr Eh, were not going anywhere anyway. Might as well have a lil fun with it And yes, Lou is a pretty lousy manager.
July 6, 200521 yr Eh, were not going anywhere anyway. Might as well have a lil fun with it? 841884[/snapback] BRILLIANT! You're exactly right. They have 27 wins, may as well try something. Won't hurt.
July 6, 200521 yr I wouldnt go that far. He knows unless he resigns that his contract basically forces him to coach it out. Also, Lou is a winner and a proffesional, I would hope he wouldnt do this to these guys. Hes even said his anger is towards the FO, and that he likes the team and loves that they play hard for him. I mean, like mark and I agree, why wouldnt you try this for one game at this point?
July 6, 200521 yr He should also get all the position players to play a dfferent position every inning untill everyone has played every position once.
July 6, 200521 yr I can follow the logic. As long as the "reliever" doesn't screw up too bad at the start, it could work out pretty well.
July 7, 200521 yr I don't think it's that bad an idea. No "crazier" than batting a pitcher 8th or the hidden ball trick
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