Bring up Hughes

by Travis G on Aug 27, 2008 11:43 PM EDT

Phil Hughes pitched well tonight in Scranton's 3-2 win over Buffalo. Why not let him take over Ponson or Rasner's spot in the rotation? If he sucks, so what? At least he'll be learning in the Bigs as opposed to Ponson and Rasner who at this point are just taking up space. They have no long term future with the club. Hughes does.

- Not to pile on Arod (who had a solid game), but Tyler Kepner pointed out that he hasn't driven in a runner in the playoffs since Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS. 38 runners have been on base since then, none of them driven home by Alex.

- Three runs or less counter: 56 games (42%). They're not even giving themselves a chance to win in nearly half their games.

Tweet Comment 7 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

Call Phil up

I’m so sick of seeing Rasner and Ponson. Plz bring Hughes up, Travis makes a great point by saying he could gain some experience in the majors too.

"Hey Derek do you actually drive the Edge?","I don't drive that piece of crap!"

by Da Shiz on Aug 28, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions

well

i just think that even if Hughes sucks, it will be better than watching Ponson/Rasner suck bc he’s still in the learning phase. the aforementioned duo are what they are. they’re not getting any better. i’d rather watch a team of up and comers lose than ‘experienced’ vets lose. the up and comers will get better. not so for the vets.

by Travis G on Aug 28, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Also

Any innings we can add to this year increase the amount he can pitch next year and beyond.

by seanp23 on Aug 28, 2008 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions

Tonight was the night

when “outside shot at the playoffs” turned into “not a snowball’s chance in hell.” Girardi knows that, even if he won’t admit it to the media. So does Cashman. We’ll see Phil soon.

by DocBrown82 on Aug 28, 2008 1:05 AM EDT reply actions

jscape and anaconda

1986

I lived in NYC

the day after the Mets won the series, I wore my Red Sox cap, as usual

hang tough

by Frank Malzone on Aug 28, 2008 1:56 AM EDT reply actions

Makes sense

Plus the next time he’d be able to start on normal rest would be Sept. 1 anyway, so no roster move would even be necessary.

"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death

by matthaggs on Aug 28, 2008 8:12 AM EDT reply actions

Cue the fat lady ...

Bring up Hughes, bring up Ajax, bring back Billy … It doesn’t matter anymore. Get ready for some big and necessary changes to this enigma of a lineup.

"Baseball is the background music of my life." -George Will

by Ronster22 on Aug 28, 2008 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions