How damning is it for Joe Thatcher

[Oz27]

That we're using a starter out of the 'pen before even thinking about getting him into this game. Scioscia clearly has zero faith in him.

[laagamer]

How damning is it that Santiago is already in?
 

We gave up innings ago. 

[RallyMo]

How damning is it that Santiago is already in?

We gave up innings ago.

Good call.

Let's get them tomorrow.

Edited August 1, 2014 by RallyMo

[ukyah]

well this thread went well.

[seenoevil]

Santiago has been pitching well of late. I think he has earned it

[Angel Oracle]

I'm thinking that Thatcher isn't long for this team.

His pitching compared to the rest of the pen is like comparing Frieri to Street.

When Wilson returns, Thatcher very well could be on his way out.

Shows how overrated we had Borenstein?

Waiver wire deal to get a REAL lefty reliever, who can actually pitch inside to lefties?

Edited August 1, 2014 by Angel Oracle

[Sherlock31]

I have 0 faith in him as well, Sosh gave him chances, and he blew them.

[SoCALkid]

Pretty Damn Damning.

[stevestevens]

Santiago was the right call especially since he will probably start in Skaggs spot in four days.

[Freezer]

Waiver wire deal to get a REAL lefty reliever, who can actually pitch inside to lefties?

In my opinion, there is no way that a REAL lefty reliever would make his way to us on te waiver wire.

Edited August 1, 2014 by Freezer

[bloodbrother]

It is pretty funny that they acquire him yet seemingly try to avoid using him

 

honestly don't blame them though. I haven't been impressed with what I've seen and he's easily the worst arm in this pen

[AngelsLakersFan]

Ever since we got him I've been wondering why exactly we got him...

[Oz27]

I'm thinking that Thatcher isn't long for this team.

His pitching compared to the rest of the pen is like comparing Frieri to Street.

When Wilson returns, Thatcher very well could be on his way out.

Shows how overrated we had Borenstein?

Waiver wire deal to get a REAL lefty reliever, who can actually pitch inside to lefties?

We're probably going to have to make a couple of roster moves in the next couple of days. When Wilson starts I'd guess he'll replace Shuck but I also think they'll try to bring up a reliever who can give them a couple of innings (probably Salas, unfortunately) in the next couple of days if need be, with Santiago and Rasmus probably unavailable tomorrow and Hector potentially staying in the rotation for another start or more because of the Skaggs issue. It's extremely unlikely, although not impossible, Thatcher becomes the odd one out. Who'd you rather take off the roster right now, Rasmus or Thatcher?

[Oz27]

Santiago was the right call especially since he will probably start in Skaggs spot in four days.

I agree it was the right call. My point is it SHOULDN'T be. The starter out of the 'pen thing should be what you turn to when all your available relievers are done. If we don't have enough faith in Thatcher for that, why is he here?

[Mudville]

How many innings did the relief corps cover?

[ukyah]

I agree it was the right call. My point is it SHOULDN'T be. The starter out of the 'pen thing should be what you turn to when all your available relievers are done. If we don't have enough faith in Thatcher for that, why is he here?

 

as a lefty specialist, meaning one hitter at a time usually. i'm just answering the question. he's got a long history of success, so i'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt. i hope he gets back on track.

Edited August 1, 2014 by ukyah

[Ray McKigney]

as a lefty specialist, meaning one hitter at a time usually. i'm just answering the question. he's got a long history of success, so i'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt. i hope he gets back on track.

 

This is exactly what DiPoto said about him. He's here for those rare situations. 

[arch stanton]

He hasn't pitched since plunking Davis 10 days ago.It made more sense using Santiago for multiple innings knowing that CJ would start Saturday and that he would likely end up in Skaggs' next rotation turn anyway. We have to wait for lower leverage innings to let Thatcher work out his bugs.

[Angel Oracle]

Very true, unfortunately unless an unlikely blowout happens, there likely won't be a chance for him in a low leverage spot until the Red Sox series in 7 days.