tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061385247142324658.post2614688548068440496..comments2024-01-06T16:50:03.906-05:00Comments on Quo Vadimus: My Solution to the Detroit Tigers Bullpen Woes: Chad Durbin to the 'PenScott Warheithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10695028853509424116noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061385247142324658.post-68218473673260879772007-05-29T08:01:00.000-04:002007-05-29T08:01:00.000-04:00I think pulling Durbin was one of those judgment c...I think pulling Durbin was one of those judgment calls that was going to haunt Leyland either way. He keeps him and he gives up a home run or something, and people scream that he should have been taken out. He takes him out and the bullpen blows it, and Leyland's an idiot there too.<BR/><BR/>He can't be afraid to use his bullpen or we're really in trouble. At some point, you have to hope the guys struggling in the 'pen pitch their way out of their slumps.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully sooner rather than later.<BR/><BR/>-ScottScott Warheithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695028853509424116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061385247142324658.post-61822926047100220302007-05-29T01:47:00.000-04:002007-05-29T01:47:00.000-04:00I think its interesting that the same Tigers fans ...I think its interesting that the same Tigers fans that are savaging Leyland for pulling Durbin tonight were largely the same group howling that Durbin should have been pulled from the rotation after his first few starts. I wouldn't blame Leyland for what happened against the Rays, Durbin is the kind of pitcher that tends to serve meatballs up as he gets more tired, its not entirely unreasonable for Leyland to pull him after 6. Six solid innings is all you should ask of Chad Durbin. If it were Verlander, Rogers, Bonderman or even Robertson that left after 88 pitches, I might be willing to rip Leyland.<BR/><BR/>As for the Jonesy tonight, what can you say? It's not everyday you give up the game-winning hit to a future murderer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061385247142324658.post-23770541000805185472007-05-28T13:19:00.000-04:002007-05-28T13:19:00.000-04:00I agree with you on the lefties in the rotation, b...I agree with you on the lefties in the rotation, but that's how the Tigers started last season (and planned to start this season before Rogers was hurt) and I don't think it's the worst idea to have Robertson, Maroth, and Rogers in the rotation. While you are right, Rogers and Maroth are both more location pitchers, Robertson throws in the low to mid 90s and gets a decent amount of strikeouts (unlike, say, Maroth).<BR/><BR/>I think this may be Mike's last season in Detroit anyway. Miller's got to find a spot in the rotation somewhere for next year, and if Rogers comes back, and the choice has to be made between Maroth and Robertson, I think Robertson wins that choice every time.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reading and commenting.<BR/><BR/>-ScottScott Warheithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695028853509424116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061385247142324658.post-63855787288613364662007-05-28T01:56:00.000-04:002007-05-28T01:56:00.000-04:00Lefties... Let's say Rogers comes back healthy wit...Lefties... <BR/><BR/>Let's say Rogers comes back healthy within 6 weeks...That is 3 LH pitchers in the rotation that nibble. Either Maroth or Robertson have to go (in a trade or into the Bullpen). By the time Rogers gets back it could be too late. Miller is a power pitcher and has a totally different style.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com