IU Scott Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 35 minutes ago, rico said: My point is, or sorta is that Sparky kind of morphed the use of the bullpen into what it is today. Lasorda started it with the Dodgers in '74, Sparky utilized the approach in '75. The Reds bullpen had 4 relief pitchers that were over or hovered around 100 IP. To put that in perspective, Aroldis Chapman(arguably the best reliever in the game), max IP is 71 2/3. Hell, the last few years he is lucky to pitch 50+. Let that soak in for a liitle bit. Listen to an interview with Tommy John and they was talking about how Goose Gossage would have 3 inning Saves. Goose said he could have been the all time reliever if he was used like today's closers are used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Curious if Cubs/Cards have ever had 6 total runs scored in a 3 game series. We seem to be on our way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 39 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Curious if Cubs/Cards have ever had 6 total runs scored in a 3 game series. We seem to be on our way. Curious if the Cubs can get a hit tonight. None through 6... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Flaherty was downright filthy tonight. Bryant in particular struggled big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 What a pickup Matt Wieters turned out to be. Guy has been awesome in Yadi’s absence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 3 hours ago, IU Scott said: Listen to an interview with Tommy John and they was talking about how Goose Gossage would have 3 inning Saves. Goose said he could have been the all time reliever if he was used like today's closers are used. The Dodgers Mike Marshall was the man. Check this out. In 1974 "Iron Mike" appeared in 106 games, all in relief. He compiled a 15-12 record and led the league in saves with 21. His ERA was 2.42. He pitched 208.1 innings that year on his way to the CYA and 3rd in MVP voting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 8 hours ago, rico said: The Dodgers Mike Marshall was the man. Check this out. In 1974 "Iron Mike" appeared in 106 games, all in relief. He compiled a 15-12 record and led the league in saves with 21. His ERA was 2.42. He pitched 208.1 innings that year on his way to the CYA and 3rd in MVP voting. All of my Reds fan friends growing up hated Marshall and all of the Dodgers for that matter. Garvey, Lopes, Cey...The whole lot of them. The Reds and the Dodgers were a big rivalry in the 70s. People forget that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 44 minutes ago, IUFLA said: All of my Reds fan friends growing up hated Marshall and all of the Dodgers for that matter. Garvey, Lopes, Cey...The whole lot of them. The Reds and the Dodgers were a big rivalry in the 70s. People forget that. They were in the NL West and in the 70's one or the other won most of the division titles. Always wonder how they came up with the divisions because the reds and braves were in the West while Chicago and St. Louis was in the East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 minute ago, IU Scott said: They were in the NL West and in the 70's one or the other won most of the division titles. Always wonder how they came up with the divisions because the reds and braves were in the West while Chicago and St. Louis was in the East. In 1969 when they split the divisions, the Cubs and Cardinals conspired (so much for rivalries) to get put in the NL East together by saying they would not support expansion (Padres/Expos) if they didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, IUFLA said: In 1969 when they split the divisions, the Cubs and Cardinals conspired (so much for rivalries) to get put in the NL East together by saying they would not support expansion (Padres/Expos) if they didn't. THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: All of my Reds fan friends growing up hated Marshall and all of the Dodgers for that matter. Garvey, Lopes, Cey...The whole lot of them. The Reds and the Dodgers were a big rivalry in the 70s. People forget that. As a Reds fan growing up I hated the Dodgers and as a kid I was so grossed out by the overly hairy arms of Steve Garvey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Potentially dangerous times for Cubs. 6 games vs Brewers/A's. After that we head on the road (worst NL road record) for 10 straight. No clue where we'll be on August 19th but right now I'd probably settle for 9-7 over this stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Seeking6 said: Potentially dangerous times for Cubs. 6 games vs Brewers/A's. After that we head on the road (worst NL road record) for 10 straight. No clue where we'll be on August 19th but right now I'd probably settle for 9-7 over this stretch. Who are the 10 road games against? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 35 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: Who are the 10 road games against? Reds, Phillies, Pirates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 3 hours ago, IUFLA said: In 1969 when they split the divisions, the Cubs and Cardinals conspired (so much for rivalries) to get put in the NL East together by saying they would not support expansion (Padres/Expos) if they didn't. Kind of funny that teams moving in the AL changed the divisions for the first few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Billingsley99 said: As a Reds fan growing up I hated the Dodgers and as a kid I was so grossed out by the overly hairy arms of Steve Garvey. My hate for them continues to this day. But I must admit they were a well ran organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 17 minutes ago, rico said: Kind of funny that teams moving in the AL changed the divisions for the first few years. Yeah, the Pilots (I actually remember them being on a Saturday NBC game of the week...the scrambled eggs on the bill of the cap was a little much) moving to Milwaukee, then changing divisions when the Senators went to Dallas/Fort Worth made for some confusing times. As far as the Brewers are concerned, if it was up to me, they'd be back in the AL and the Astros would be back in the NL just to spite Selig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 16 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Yeah, the Pilots (I actually remember them being on a Saturday NBC game of the week...the scrambled eggs on the bill of the cap was a little much) moving to Milwaukee, then changing divisions when the Senators went to Dallas/Fort Worth made for some confusing times. As far as the Brewers are concerned, if it was up to me, they'd be back in the AL and the Astros would be back in the NL just to spite Selig. I like the Brewers being in the NL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 24 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Yeah, the Pilots (I actually remember them being on a Saturday NBC game of the week...the scrambled eggs on the bill of the cap was a little much) moving to Milwaukee, then changing divisions when the Senators went to Dallas/Fort Worth made for some confusing times. As far as the Brewers are concerned, if it was up to me, they'd be back in the AL and the Astros would be back in the NL just to spite Selig. If it were up to me there would be 4-6 less teams in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 4 hours ago, IU Scott said: If it were up to me there would be 4-6 less teams in the league MLB will expand not contract... https://tht.fangraphs.com/tht-annual-2018/mlb-needs-to-expand-heres-where/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 4 hours ago, IU Scott said: If it were up to me there would be 4-6 less teams in the league You might be in for some disappointment. My guess is within 5 years MLB will have added multiple teams.Out West, Mexico, Nashville.....couple other markets mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 28 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: You might be in for some disappointment. My guess is within 5 years MLB will have added multiple teams.Out West, Mexico, Nashville.....couple other markets mentioned. Nothing more exciting or disappointing as an expansion draft. Maybe I should say just plain interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Seeking6 said: You might be in for some disappointment. My guess is within 5 years MLB will have added multiple teams.Out West, Mexico, Nashville.....couple other markets mentioned. I never said it would happen but what I thought would be the best for the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 36 minutes ago, IU Scott said: I never said it would happen but what I thought would be the best for the game. Expansion is what is best for the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Yanks/Sawks re-new their rivalry this time at Yankee Stadium. Sawks beat the heck out of the pitching staff and took 3 out of 4 games. I'm hoping the Yankees can return the "favor", although I don't think it will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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