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Giants 7, Rockies 3; Register and Reynolds send Rockies into Relapse

Rockies pitchers only need to tighten up the last 20 percent of their innings, it would seem, as the San Francisco Giants scored all seven runs in just two of the ten frames the teams played Friday afternoon, scoring three off of Rockies starter Greg Reynolds in the third, and four more in the tenth off losing pitcher Steven Register. Juan Morillo, Manny Corpas, Josh Fogg and Randy Flores all contributed scoreless innings in the loss, and Yorvit Torrealba was the only Rockie position player to register two hits.

The Big Question: While not ideal by any means, Reynolds' performance showed some encouraging signs, chiefly an 8-3 GB/FB rate. His biggest drawback remains an inability to avoid contact, as just one of the  twelve outs he recorded was by strikeout. Where are we at with Greg? Would people rather roll the dice on him, with the understanding that he could get hammered again like last summer without pinpoint location? Or would they rather put their money on Jorge de la Rosa, who is getting hammered by opponents and inner demons this Spring, but could wind up the K machine that he became last season... 

Understanding how pitchers evolve, this one isn't necessarily as easy as going with the flavor of the month.

The smaller question: Since when did Josh Fogg become foreordained for a roster spot out of the pen? Is this the slot we've been projecting to go to Glendon Rusch, or is he going after Juan Morillo's status and that Taylor Buchholz injury opening?

Patrick Saunders:

Fogg, apparently destined for a long relief role, worked out of a jam in the eighth.

Tracy Ringolsby:

RHP Josh Fogg, making a case for himself in the bullpen if not the rotation, worked two shutout innings

If it is indeed the slot we were originally projecting would go to Rusch, the current projected pen would leave the Rockies right handed heavy, with only Alan Embree pitching from the left: 

8th/9th: Corpas and Street

7th/8th: Grilli and Speier

Lefty two or three out guy: Embree

Long guy/mop-up/emergency starter: Fogg? Rusch?

Last man: Morillo? Nobody's mentioning him anymore, but he did throw another scoreless inning today...

Confusing the issue is the fact that Rusch hasn't had a single "official" Cactus League inning yet, although he did pitch as recently as March 4th in the B game against the Diamondbacks and this past week in an intrasquad game where he gave up a pair of runs on three hits.

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I think

the utility of the wrap rating has lost its way.

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by Russ Oates on Mar 13, 2009 8:20 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Slump or meltdown?

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by Russ Oates on Mar 13, 2009 8:24 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

It just needs to get its head on straight in game situations...

you should see it in practices, it looks great there.

by Rox Girl on Mar 13, 2009 8:28 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

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by Rox Girl on Mar 13, 2009 8:21 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

So, frightenedinamte#2

was able to get that little problem fixed by the tech team.

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by Russ Oates on Mar 13, 2009 8:28 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well,

if you ask the woman who did my eye test at the DMV when I was getting my junior license, I’m dyslexic and the above would tell you I have dysgraphia. But the former was only because I memorized the line most likely to be asked when I was on a different line much closer to an eye chart. I needed a new prescription for my lenses and couldn’t tell what the letters were from the specified distance.

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by Russ Oates on Mar 13, 2009 8:36 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm terrified that you have a drivers liscense now.

"Better move your rental cars, I am about to take BP."
-Glendon Rusch

by Hizilla on Mar 13, 2009 10:09 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seven years ago, dude.

I can see perfectly fine now.

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by Russ Oates on Mar 13, 2009 10:26 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's only

destiny after it happens. So, don’t let that come back and bite you when he doesn’t make the ’pen.

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by Russ Oates on Mar 13, 2009 8:42 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Rusch has pitched two official innings

But that’s not a lot to compare to Fogg’s six. I knew Fogg was no longer in contention for a roster spot, but I had assumed that meant he was no longer in contention for anything.

by WolfMarauder on Mar 13, 2009 8:52 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

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by RockpileRanter on Mar 13, 2009 9:12 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Reynolds

I like the improved GB/FB rate that he put up today – but I would worry if the team has to rely on him as the 5th starter our of camp. I really hope that either Smith or JDLR can get their acts figured out in time to join the team.

On a somewhat related note – it looks like April 21 (@ARI) (someone please correct me on my simple math) will be the first time that a 5th starter will be needed (unless they want to stretch out the rest early). In this case the team could send the guys with options down and give them a few more weeks to evaluate/develop and could give a little more time to clear up the bullpen questions. Just a thought.

"Better move your rental cars, I am about to take BP."
-Glendon Rusch

by Hizilla on Mar 13, 2009 10:16 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd assume that this is what happens

Now for the #5 starter…I suggested Pedro Martinez….but NO…I was out voted.

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by Redhawk on Mar 14, 2009 12:41 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reynolds

Was anybody at the game that can tell us how he was throwing and what the gun was saying?

by roxhead on Mar 13, 2009 11:08 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember when

the squad thought it had pitching depth? Its a shame nobody wants to earn a job on this team.

by Teekalong on Mar 14, 2009 12:32 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

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