World Series Rotation

[mosox]

From what I'm reading and hearing Tito has it set this way:

Wakefield, Schilling, Pedro, Lowe.

It looks like Arroyo goes to the bullpen.

[elsrbueno]

man, it feels so good to be talking about the World Series rotation. Lowe has DEFINATELY earned his way back in. His 2 starts were amazing. Arroyo also has been good out of the pen and like Terry always says, "give the team the best chance to win." Bronson dominates righties, and may be used to get some KEY outs late in games against guys like

 

Biggio, Bagwell, and Kent (if Houston wins)

Pujols, Rolen, Renteria (if St. Louis wins)

 

Wake's probably better off at Fenway, and although Lowe's been better at home historically, he really stepped it up last night, and on normal rest, he'd be ready Monday at the earliest.

 

Schill through Tuesday, so his day would be Sunday, and Pedro would have been ready for game 1 had he not pitched last night. Frankly, I don't think there's much argument about what the rotation probably SHOULD be (based on rest):

 

Wakefield, Schilling, Martinez, Lowe.

 

If Schill's foot falls off and can't be sewn back on before Sunday (because that's probably the only way he won't be pitching), I'd pull Pedro back to game 2 (because he is so much better at home), and have no problems pitching Arroyo.

 

It's going to be good to get these guys some rest before Saturday's game. Take the 2 days off boys, you've earned it.

[sarasoxfan]

whats even more amazing is that he pitched last night on 2 days rest.

[Ortees24]

I'm not a big D-Lowe fan, and never really like him out of the bullpin... but I must say he was fool'n the hell out of the Spankees last night. I question Francona on the Pedro "pump-up" but then again...I've been questioning management since '75.' Look for our apponents to go after the first pitch in the Series.

[elsrbueno]

Originally posted by Ortees24@Oct 21 2004, 11:03 AM

I'm not a big D-Lowe fan, and never really like him out of the bullpin... but I must say he was fool'n the hell out of the Spankees last night. I question Francona on the Pedro "pump-up" but then again...I've been questioning management since '75.' Look for our apponents to go after the first pitch in the Series.

Let's face it: D-Lowe pitched his way out of the rotation in September. Nobody (including Francona and company) had a lot of faith in him. It seems his entire career with the Sox has been up and down.

 

As the #4, Derek would only get 1 start in a 7 game series. That means expect him available out of the bullpen in the first couple games, and last couple games.

 

I think having 5 dependable starters really makes this team strong. If one of our starters needs to be lifted early (for whatever reason), we KNOW we've got Bronson in the 'pen.

[Johnny_RedSox]

Game 1 - Tim Wakefield

Game 2 - Curt Schilling

Game 3 - Pedro Martinez

Game 4 - Derek Lowe

 

I LIKE IT, Arroyo for long reliefe in case, Timlin, Myers, etc..Foulke to close

 

our pitching is superior to the Cards, hitting well they are great, we are great

 

SOX IN 6!

[mosox]

Starting Wakefield Saturday is also means Mirabelli will be catching and Tek will be a pinch hitter or mid to late inning replacement. Some of the national "experts" will try ot make something of this, but they don't know what we know. Belli has been a guy who has had alot of big games with the bat and I'm perfectly comfortable with him playing for Tek as long as Wake is in the game.