Scioscia, why the hell did you pull Jered against a .190 hitter?

[CaliAngel]

Weavers out there rolling along, hit a couple speed bumps during the game sure, but had 0 runs scored through 6 2/3. Has 2 outs in the 7th, a .190 hitter coming to the plate, and Scioscia decides to PULL HIM OUT OF THE F***ING GAME?!?! Are you kidding me!?!

 

Scioscia: for gods sake, atleast let the starter try to get himself out of a jam when he's up by 3 runs and has pitched a pretty stellar game. Up to that point in the game, he earned the opportunity to get out of it. Instead you take the ball out of his hand, bring in a cold reliever who *shocker* WALKS the first batter he faces, and just as quickly gives up 3 runs. Way to take a W out of one of your best pitchers hands, asshat.

 

Absolutely abysmal managerial decision by Scioscia, and it cost Weaver another W.

 

What the hell were you thinking Scioscia? Get yer head outta yer ass!

Edited May 26, 2015 by CaliAngel

[bloodbrother]

Dumb decision by Sosh, again.

[CaliAngel]

Angels bailing Scioscia out of a dumb managerial decision if they win right here.

 

Game shouldn't even be tied right now.

[Stradling]

Bad bad decision by Sosh

[tdawg87]

It was dumb but since they won all is forgiven.

[Sherlock31]

Typical sosh moment

[tomsred]

I would like to know what Weaver said to Scioscia first, wouldn't be the first time he said he was getting tired.

[Erstad Grit]

They talked for a while on the mound, maybe Weaver said he was done. 

[Docwaukee]

Weave looked sharp tonight.  I figured that since Hector went 120 last night they'd let weaver go a few more considering he had a shutout going.  

 

The speculation was that MS asked Weave if he was done and would have left him in if Weave was still up for it.  

 

It felt like a bad move and at the time I wasn't thrilled.  

[tomsred]

Why focus on this crap, we won this game.  On to the next one, let's build some momentum.  Looking ahead, the pitching matchups are looking a little better.  Maybe we have a chance at a streak.  Plus we are getting closer to the time when we can get some hitting help, somewhere.

[Docwaukee]

because it's a baseball forum where we discuss baseball.  

[tomsred]

because it's a baseball forum where we discuss baseball.  

 

True, I'd just rather discuss something constructive rather than destructive, but carry on.

[HeavenlyHalos]

I understand that sentiment, but it would be simple enough not to click on a thread that was obviously going to have this discussion. Sure, we did win tonight, which I love, but there are certain moves like this that increase or decrease your odds of winning which I think are fair to question and discuss. For instance, I appreciate that you brought up that he may have said he was tired, which is a very valid point.

[Docwaukee]

True, I'd just rather discuss something constructive rather than destructive, but carry on.

win or lose, there is always something to be learned.  

[Stradling]

win or lose, there is always someone to blame.

fixed

[ukyah]

what if he had left him in and weaver gave up the 3 runs? this would be a thread about how weaver was tired, has a history of fatiguing at this exact point in the game, and why didn't he bring in the fresh reliever.

[Lou]

They talked for a while on the mound, maybe Weaver said he was done.

this is exactly what I thought. Even Vic commented how MS went out to the mound real quick and thought it might be just to see how he's feeling.

When MS is set on pulling the starter, he walks out slowly to the mound

[tdawg87]

Well it would have been impossible for Weaver to have given up 3 runs to the next batter as there was only one baserunner.

[Lou]

Well it would have been impossible for Weaver to have given up 3 runs to the next batter as there was only one baserunner.

he didn't say "to the next batter"

big dummy

[arch stanton]

I'm going to disagree that it was dumb. He got a favorable matchup with a fresh reliever. He didn't get the job done. With Grilli and Jepsen gone, Morin lost, they really need the lefties to get the out or two in the 7th to get to Smith and Street. It didn't work this time but I still think it's the right call.

[ELEVEN]

The Morin injury hurts. We need Rasmus back healthy too.

[ispy45]

I was at the game. Normally Mike points to the Bullpen while walking  the grass. Mike did not do that. Mike and Weaver had a long conversation. It looks like Weaver said he was done.

[AngelsFaninGA]

Curious as to why Weaver was suddenly done at 104 pitches. Injury?

[Blarg]

His new delivery and increased fastball speed is probably causing more fatigue.

 

That and watching Aybar run the bases.

[AngelsLakersFan]

Didn't Weaver throw a bunch of pitches last time out?