Went to the met game last night…..
It was interesting to say the least. I figured Webb (11-2) against Pelfrey. What a dilemma…
However, Pelfrey was incredible. He had command of his pitches. Struck out 8. Even got to hit in the 8th. He gave up a puny hit to start the 9th (just over the glove of Castillo).
Then Randolph has the balls to take him out? Why? The man is having his best outing ever. A shutout, a complete game, a chance to give this pathetic bullpen a rest. He brings in Billy Wagner (who then blows it).
I am just so tired of managers and pitching coaches treating these pitchers like babies. If a pitcher goes 100-110 pitches in 5 innings – that is one thing. But there was NOTHING wrong with Pelfrey. The comment was – the experience factor… That is such bull$%#%. As I write this – Wagner has blown his third straight game.
That is another story. One that should stop opening his ‘redneck’ mouth and start pitching!
God – this Met team gives me the red ass!
Posted under Mets 08
This post was written by Gary Harding on June 12, 2008
OK, pitch counts are ridiculous. They are ruining the game entirely. This is a stat that is over used and does more to hurt the game than help it. In the past, no one really cared how many pitches a starter threw. You were pulled when you either were getting shelled or you were tired. I know all the crap about it being used to prolong careers and such, but I don’t buy the nonsense at all. It is changing the game for the worse, in my humble opinion.
As for the Mets, don’t Get Me Started. I will get into trouble if I express my opinion on that situation.
Then that was you I saw on the tv. At least they won that game. This season is going so bad. Thank god the hockey season isn’t too far off!!
Actually – my wife said that she saw us on the Diamond Vision screen at the middle of the 8th inning as Pelfrey was walking off the field.
Just for a quick second (I think my gut broke the camera… LOL
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