Roth getting the start!

[Halos of Anaheim]

If Scioscia is trying to catch the Rangers off guard, why let the Rangers know who they're facing the night before? It's 2013, all the players need to do is check fangraphs and some of his tape before the game. Should have made it a game time decision.

[CaliAngel]

Nah its fine the point is it gets in their heads when hardly anybody's faced him before.

 

We might regret it tomorrow after the 1st couple innings (just hope he doesn't walk anybody), but I like this move by Skip.

[arch stanton]

Good to use him first and save Jerome in case they get into another situation where they need to get Beltre and Cruz later in the game.

[DMVol]

I'm guessing it's only going to be a 3 inning or so start, but neat.

You obviously don't want to overdo things but he's basically been a starter so he shouldn't run out of gas like a reliever might...If (and that's a huge question) he is pitching well in the 4th or even the 5th, I don't pull him just because I can...have the pen ready but if he's getting them out, let it roll....

[YouthofToday]

He doesn't have the stuff to be a starter. No way should he go through an order a 3rd time.

[Dreams]

Chuck called it.

[seenoevil]

hyman roth

[fan_since79]

As long as he doesn't hang any breaking balls to Cruz, he should do fine.

 

The kid looks good out there on the mound. Confident and in control.

[EDinTUSTIN]

I'm guessing it's only going to be a 3 inning or so start, but neat.

 I think that will depend on how well he is pitching. If he happens to be in a groove and dominating I am sure Mike will let him go as long as he can, which would be a good thing. May as well see how he holds up in a starter's role. Who knows, he may turn some heads.

[Chris]

Cy Roth

[adenhart34]

If Scioscia is trying to catch the Rangers off guard, why let the Rangers know who they're facing the night before? It's 2013, all the players need to do is check fangraphs and some of his tape before the game. Should have made it a game time decision.

all the players need to do is check fangraphs

fangraphs

 

what

[tdawg87]

I like this decision. Even if the kid gets shelled I still like the gamble. Jerome has had a not-so stellar history against Texas so sending out an unknown rookie could work in their favor.

[Inside Pitch]

He doesn't have the stuff to be a starter. No way should he go through an order a 3rd time.

 

Normally I'd agree with you but left handed junkball types always look hittable.  Seeing Roth pitch in the CWS, he seemed to get better as his stuff got softer.  I haven't seen enough of this guy to make any bold claims but, I really am looking forward to seeing whether or not the Rangers will swing at his non-strikes.

 

Unless people were Gamecock fans there really isn't much of a book on him professionally.  .

[DropOfAnaheim]

 

Gutsy move by the Mikester. The chances of losing today are high anyway, so why not see if there is lightning in a bottle of David Lee Roth approved spirits...

[DropOfAnaheim]

Roth is a soft tossing lefty. Thank goodness we aren't facing him.

[tomsred]

It's definitely our turn to cash in on a soft tossing lefty.

[AZMike]

Roth is a soft tossing lefty. Thank goodness we aren't facing him.

Instead we're facing Cy Darvish* 

 

 

(*I actually wouldn't be very surprised if he wins CYA this year) 

[Angel Oracle]

Who knows, maybe he can become another Jaime Moyer?

Of course Moyer never had the awesome Butcher as his pitching coach.

Uh, nevermind

[Chuck]

He doesn't have the stuff to be a starter. No way should he go through an order a 3rd time.

Totally disagree. He's always been a starter and has a really good changeup and breaking ball to go with an effective 88-90 MPH fastball.

[mota_madness]

Who's roth?  but really he may surprise us with a quality start if scioscia is willing to leave him in long enough. 

[OneLove22]

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/58218/small-sample-size-alert-the-junkballing-genius-of-michael-roth

 

Good luck vs. Darvish lol.

[tdawg87]

Thanks Anger fan!

[OneLove22]

Thanks Anger fan!

 

Just wishing y'all luck.

[Halos of Anaheim]

what

Many players use fangraphs for scouting their opponents.

[Lou]

hyman roth

 

I'm going in to take a nap. When I wake, if the money's on the table, I'll know I have a partner. If it isn't, I'll know I don't.