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If a team got beat really bad over 3/4 games and had to use 5/6 pitchers every game then whats left of relief, if any?
Do they give up and leave one unlucky pitcher just to finish the game?
Do they give up and leave one unlucky pitcher just to finish the game?
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In a run like that, when the bullpen has been worked hard over a series of games (or a club is carrying a lot of injuries) you might see a starter who gets hit about early, stay in and 'take one for the team' as the manager tries to rest the overworked arms or reconstitute the pen.
In the build up to a game, you'll sometimes hear that a starter really needs to go deep into the game. It's always worth checking out how a pen has been worked and who's likely to be available in relief. |
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I was thinking the Toronto Boston game. Was thinking of running with Boston again but at 1.6 i layed them.
One worry is the potentially short staffed Toronto bull pen. Happy to take on the Boston bats and lester at 1.6 |
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Fec!teaches me to oppose the red socks
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Covers.com will give you a full breakdown (including days' rest) of the bullpens.
My worry with Drabek would always be his WHIP. You just cannot give people free bases in the majors; offenses will likely as not exploit you, and to do that against a team hitting like Boston is asking for big trouble. With them on the road, a bet on the Bosox on the runline comes into play. |
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Sorry, the game is in the top of the 5th!
I'm watching King Felix break my heart and the rain in Canada and didn't realise  |
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Was on tigers yesterday but today was not sure if Felix wud get run support. Only one run in it currently. I backed vet el cos i was bored. U in London?
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I hope you weren't too deep on Vettel and Felix did you a favour
 I'm not in London (not in the UK!) |
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I thought you worked for coral! Well i laid off my stake and Greened up! I got sick of waiting so laid at low odds. However i lost it on the st Louis then pads then reds! Louis was up 3 zip as well. On Detroit tonight! In tigers
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