Shoe says bullpen session went great. Can throw 100 pitches easily

[stevestevens]

https://twitter.com/MikeDiGiovanna/status/517054426482106368

 

He is ready to go

[stevestevens]

Well maybe he did not say "easily" but I was just too excited and that is what my mind was thinking.  

 

I hope he is going in game 2.

[Richard]

**** YES! 

[QuinlansMinion]

Wont celebrate until I see how effective he can be.  But this is great news.  

[T.G.]

Hopefully this is the best news of the day... to be followed by the demise of the A's.

[Hollyw00d]

100 effective pitches or 100 "please god, don't let my torso break in half" pitches?

[fan_since79]

This is the best news I've heard in days. I'm suddenly feeling much better about the postseason.

 

CJ still has to come through, however. No more nibbling!

[tdawg87]

He will still start game 3 because Sosh

[fan_since79]

Watch Scioscia put him on a 70-pitch limit and the bullpen end up struggling.

[tdawg87]

Watch Scioscia put him on a 70-pitch limit and the bullpen end up struggling.

 

Well that would be the pen's fault. They should be more than prepared to throw a shit ton of innings this postseason, regardless.

[WallyWorld]

I actually don't mind him pitching game 3. Follow the splits and let CJ pitch at home where he has a better chance of succeeding. Worst case scenario and the Angels are down 0-2 heading into Sunday, Shoemaker would be the guy I'd want out there anyway (after Weaver). He's one of the key reasons the Angels are where they are so might as well let it rest on his shoulders.

 

edit: the other benefit of CJ going in g2 is that, even if he shits the bed and we have to use the pen extensively, there's an off day afterward.

Edited September 30, 2014 by WallyWorld

[Jay]

Good news.

[tdawg87]

I actually don't mind him pitching game 3. Follow the splits and let CJ pitch at home where he has a better chance of succeeding. Worst case scenario and the Angels are down 0-2 heading into Sunday, Shoemaker would be the guy I'd want out there anyway (after Weaver). He's one of the key reasons the Angels are where they are so might as well let it rest on his shoulders.

 

edit: the other benefit of CJ going in g2 is that, even if he shits the bed and we have to use the pen extensively, there's an off day afterward.

 

True, but Shoe is acey at home, while CJ is a solid 3.9774532.

 

I'm also under the impression that if CJ sucks, it doesn't matter where he pitches. The marine layer has no effect on walking every ****ing batter ever.

[Angel Oracle]

Nibs' home ERA (3.82) is much lower than his road ERA (5.31).

He also walks fewer batters at home (36 in 94 innings) vs on the road (49 in 81 innings). 

 

Shoemaker, subtracting the one KC road start, has a 3.40 road ERA vs 2.10 home ERA.

 

One thing to consider is that Nibs has surprisingly had just two poor outings in Oakland over the past 3 years, and just one until his most recent.

 

Basically 6 of one, and half dozen of the other

 

But a game 3 start does give Shoemaker two extra days to ensure being healthy enough.

Plus whether he pitches in game 2 or game 3, Shoemaker will only have one ALDS start.  

Edited September 30, 2014 by Angel Oracle

[fan_since79]

Well that would be the pen's fault. They should be more than prepared to throw a shit ton of innings this postseason, regardless.

 

It's just that Shoe could be pitching a gem, and Scioscia would still remove him after five. "Needs to be stretched out" or some nonsense like that.

 

If he's pitching well and says he feels fine, he should go 7-8 innings. No matter how good the bullpen has been, it's still an unknown if we're holding a small lead and they have to go four innings. I'm not hoping for much from our sleepy offense.

[bloodbrother]

This is great to hear. Gotta wonder where is stamina will be since he hasn't pitched since Mid September, but the important thing is it sounds like they'll have Shoe for sure for the ALDS

 

I'm actually OK with him starting game 3. That's the crucial game. You got your best pitcher(this season) on the mound either looking to 1. Complete the sweep, 2. turn the tide of the series if it's tied 1-1, and 3. Trying to fight off elimination if they are down 0-2 in the series

Edited September 30, 2014 by bloodbrother

[stevestevens]

Gotta wonder where is stamina will be since he hasn't pitched since Mid September

His Beard keeps getting longer. If anything he will have more stamina

[Don]

This is great to hear. Gotta wonder where is stamina will be since he hasn't pitched since Mid September, but the important thing is it sounds like they'll have Shoe for sure for the ALDS

 

I'm actually OK with him starting game 3. That's the crucial game. You got your best pitcher(this season) on the mound either looking to 1. Complete the sweep, 2. turn the tide of the series if it's tied 1-1, and 3. Trying to fight off elimination if they are down 0-2 in the series

Hopefully he's been able to run and do some leg work while he was out. That's a huge part of in-game stamina.

[Angelsfirst]

He will still start game 3 because Sosh

This, unfortunately.

[Angelsfirst]

Just somehow gotta piece together a win for game 2. That's assuming Weaver is Weaver in game 1 and our offense shows up. But while I prefer having Shoe pitch game 2, there have been some good points made about him starting game 3. I'm just glad he's healthy.

[TroutCron]

Shoe has been great against the other team's ace this season. Game three will be either Shields or Lester. I like Shoe going against those guys not Wilson. On the other hand, if it goes five games I sure don't want Nibs pitching.

[Taylor]

I'm fine with CJ pitching as long as it's not on the road or at home.

[vlad27]

Good news !