Comments on: World Series Rotation http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:51:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Chris http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21169 Chris Sat, 21 Oct 2006 17:11:37 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21169 I meant Gomez at DH against the A's in the comment above. I meant Gomez at DH against the A’s in the comment above.

]]> By: Chris http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21168 Chris Sat, 21 Oct 2006 17:10:46 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21168 Starting Verlander in game 1 is a typical Leland move. He does this to give guys a charge. Robertson struggled against the Yankees, and then Leland started him in game 1 against the As. I think he's doing the same thing with Verlander. Justin hasn't had a great performance in the playoffs yet, and with this move Leland says "I believe in you." It may work, it may not - but Leland doesn't ever seem to let his guys think they might fail. He's not afraid to bat Inge 3rd early in the season, play Gomez at 3rd, or let Andrew Miller think he's considering putting him on the roster (I haven't seen the roster yet, is he on it?). Or letting Ledezma pitch in the 8th inning of a tight playoff game. I think treating everybody like a professional that he expects to produce has been no small part of the turnaround this year. The moves don't always make sense in a traditional sense, but maybe that's why the Tigers have succeeded this year. Instead of managing like he's afraid to lose, Leland manages like he expects to win. Starting Verlander in game 1 is a typical Leland move. He does this to give guys a charge. Robertson struggled against the Yankees, and then Leland started him in game 1 against the As. I think he’s doing the same thing with Verlander. Justin hasn’t had a great performance in the playoffs yet, and with this move Leland says “I believe in you.”

It may work, it may not - but Leland doesn’t ever seem to let his guys think they might fail. He’s not afraid to bat Inge 3rd early in the season, play Gomez at 3rd, or let Andrew Miller think he’s considering putting him on the roster (I haven’t seen the roster yet, is he on it?). Or letting Ledezma pitch in the 8th inning of a tight playoff game. I think treating everybody like a professional that he expects to produce has been no small part of the turnaround this year.

The moves don’t always make sense in a traditional sense, but maybe that’s why the Tigers have succeeded this year. Instead of managing like he’s afraid to lose, Leland manages like he expects to win.

]]> By: Bob S. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21151 Bob S. Sat, 21 Oct 2006 13:54:12 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21151 Most pitcher's performance suffers with short rest.Which is why Mickey Lolich in 1968 is quite possibly the most exceptional pitching performance in World Series history. Most pitcher’s performance suffers with short rest.Which is why Mickey Lolich in 1968 is quite possibly the most exceptional pitching performance in World Series history.

]]> By: PHT in HK http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21102 PHT in HK Sat, 21 Oct 2006 06:30:54 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21102 Good analysis by Sean to think through 7 games up front. I am have a hard time thinking past game 1. Good analysis by Sean to think through 7 games up front. I am have a hard time thinking past game 1.

]]> By: Mark http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21101 Mark Sat, 21 Oct 2006 06:09:43 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21101 Vote now: Does Yadier Molina wax his eyebrows?? http://www.greatsportsnews.com/mlb/yadier_molina_eyebrows Vote now: Does Yadier Molina wax his eyebrows??

http://www.greatsportsnews.com.....a_eyebrows

]]> By: Kyle J http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21084 Kyle J Sat, 21 Oct 2006 04:07:01 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21084 Interesting that LaRussa is waiting until games 3 and 4 to pitch Carpenter and Suppan. That means they'd both have to pitch on short rest to start them both twice (games 6 and 7). He probably figures it's better to give them their normal rest now and pitch them on short rest later, rather than vice versa. Either way, it's to our advantage. Isn't there pretty good evidence that pitchers' performance suffers when going on short rest in the postseason? On the other hand, it puts a bit of pressure on the Tigers to get those first two. Not a ton of pressure, but I'm sure the Cards will be happy with a split. Interesting that LaRussa is waiting until games 3 and 4 to pitch Carpenter and Suppan. That means they’d both have to pitch on short rest to start them both twice (games 6 and 7). He probably figures it’s better to give them their normal rest now and pitch them on short rest later, rather than vice versa.

Either way, it’s to our advantage. Isn’t there pretty good evidence that pitchers’ performance suffers when going on short rest in the postseason?

On the other hand, it puts a bit of pressure on the Tigers to get those first two. Not a ton of pressure, but I’m sure the Cards will be happy with a split.

]]> By: Cameron in Singapore http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21081 Cameron in Singapore Sat, 21 Oct 2006 03:27:54 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21081 Very suprising. I certainly didn't expect Bonderman to wait until Game 4 to pitch. Very suprising. I certainly didn’t expect Bonderman to wait until Game 4 to pitch.

]]> By: Sean http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21068 Sean Sat, 21 Oct 2006 01:29:28 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21068 I would think the decision to go with Verlander game one is to strike a powerful cord with the Cardinals, and make sure his bullpen is at is most ready if he needs help. Plus, if there is a game seven, doesn't Bonderman become the long relief guy if the starter gets hit? I would rather have him coming out of the bullpen than Verlander. I would think the decision to go with Verlander game one is to strike a powerful cord with the Cardinals, and make sure his bullpen is at is most ready if he needs help. Plus, if there is a game seven, doesn’t Bonderman become the long relief guy if the starter gets hit? I would rather have him coming out of the bullpen than Verlander.

]]> By: Greg http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21053 Greg Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:20:51 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21053 Shouldn't Lou Whitaker be included with anything involving Alan Trammell during the Series? Shouldn’t Lou Whitaker be included with anything involving Alan Trammell during the Series?

]]> By: Bob S. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21049 Bob S. Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:12:48 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/world-series-rotation/#comment-21049 I think it might have something to do with 1)matchups,and 2)pitching in the friendly confines of Comerica. I think it might have something to do with 1)matchups,and 2)pitching in the friendly confines of Comerica.

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