Anyone worried about the # innings for the pen?

[DoubleOffTheWall]

Not to rain on this parade of victory we r on, but anyone concerned about the # innings our BP guys are throwing?

If shoemaker struggles tmrw, who pitches?

Rasmus is out, so i guess that would be Roth who only threw 0.1 innings.

Street has gone 4 days in a row.

I think with the expansion of rosters we can cushion the # of innings soon.

But Id hate to see this pen gassed and making mistakes once the playoffs begin.

[Stradling]

AO is.

[stormngt]

With the expansion of the rosters it should only effect us tomorrow

Not to rain on this parade of victory we r on, but anyone concerned about the # innings our BP guys are throwing?

If shoemaker struggles tmrw, who pitches?

Rasmus is out, so i guess that would be Roth who only threw 0.1 innings.

Street has gone 4 days in a row.

I think with the expansion of rosters we can cushion the # of innings soon.

But Id hate to see this pen gassed and making mistakes once the playoffs begin.

[tomsred]

Shoemaker, followed by Morin, followed by Grilli, Salas, and Smith if necessary.  Should be enough unless it goes extras.

[DowningRules]

I'm worried every time an Angels pitcher gets within 10 miles of a pitching mound.  They are delicate creatures.  That said, ya gotta go with whatever works to get to the post season and worry about innings pitched at that time.  There is some smoke and mirror magic going on right now and alas, Scioscia is doing a pretty good job at managing with the hand he's been dealt.

[NachoPop]

Will be interesting to see who pitched well when the rosters expand.

Hope to see the likes of Thatcher, Pestano, Kohn, Bedrock get a shot and make the most of it

[Kenny]

It's unavoidable. They're holding in there strong, though. Let's just hope Shoemaker and Santiago get some innings in to give the core pen guys a break.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Im a little concerned. Not so much for now but for in a few weeks. Its obviously one of our strengths, one of the biggest ones. Hoping it still is for when the games really really count...

[arch stanton]

I don't like to hypothetical myself into a panic attack. It's not June anymore. It was better to secure last night's win and have to possibly punt tonight than to punt last night with no sure bets today. At this point every game won, especially against the direct competition for the division, is wise pen use.

[Spirit]

In light of all the goodness that's going on in Angels land, I'm thankful someone was able to find something to be unhappy/concerned about. 

Edited August 31, 2014 by Geoff

[Angel Oracle]

AO is.

Meh, Pestano and Bedrock Jr. could well aid them in September.

That plus they have a road trip coming up where not many good pitchers will be facing them, and hopefully the offense finally puts together a solid 2 week stretch for the first time since before the ASB.

That will be the time hopefully for the pen to have a bit of a reset and recharge for a tough 2 weeks to close the regular season.

[Blarg]

Roster expansion  is putting several new guys in the pen. Whether they have anything to offer is another issue but if the Angels can get a an inning out of each of the new guys it creates a rest period for main core. The only concern is over working Street but since he is a  10 year vet I really don't worry about him as much as the younger guys.

[nate]

I am a bit, and also Street pitching 4 in a row.

 

After this last game with Oakland the schedule gets softer for about two weeks.  Hopefully that means we can rest them.  Of course we will also have the expanded roster.

[ItzTacosYerrp]

Sosh usually yanks them after 1 inning

I like that bc our best relievers can pitch multiple days to secure victories

[Second Base]

Roster expansion will put Pestano, Rucinski, and potentially some in like Gott or Diaz into the pen. I

It will NOT decrease the pressure or innings on our set up men and closer, but in blowouts they'll be able to rest,

[yk9001]

Not to rain on this parade of victory we r on, but anyone concerned about the # innings our BP guys are throwing?

If shoemaker struggles tmrw, who pitches?

Rasmus is out, so i guess that would be Roth who only threw 0.1 innings.

Street has gone 4 days in a row.

I think with the expansion of rosters we can cushion the # of innings soon.

But Id hate to see this pen gassed and making mistakes once the playoffs begin.

 

Let's rest them and put position players out there.

[Lou]

 want to see Aybar pitch

[Inside Pitch]

 want to see Aybar pitch

Over/under on the number of pitches before he throws an eephus pitch?   You know he would be the guy to try it.  Or throw underhand.

[Stradling]

Over/under on the number of pitches before he throws an eephus pitch? You know he would be the guy to try it. Or throw underhand.

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[Mark68]

I'm concerned only for today. Tomorrow is an off day, and Tuesday, we should have Thatcher, Bedrosian, Pestano, at the very least.