Time to shake up the bullpen.

[Brian]

8th inning - Wuertz

9th inning - Dempster

 

go with the hot hands Lou

[Butterscup1679666578]

8th inning - Wuertz

9th inning - Dempster

 

go with the hot hands Lou

 

I'm hoping guys like Howry, Eyre, and Ohman become more consistent when (if) we can start getting more than 5 innings out of Zambrano and our 5 slot. Our bullpen is throwing a lot of innings this year so far.

[b_wiggy_66]

Agreed. I would go with Cotts in the 7th as well.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

8th inning - Wuertz

9th inning - Dempster

 

go with the hot hands Lou

 

I'm hoping guys like Howry, Eyre, and Ohman become more consistent when (if) we can start getting more than 5 innings out of Zambrano and our 5 slot. Our bullpen is throwing a lot of innings this year so far.

 

Yep. Having Howry/Cotts/Ohman consistently going for the 6th/7th inning to set up Wuertz and Dempster I think would really strengthen the pen. Although I do like how Wuertz has been used in high leverage situations before the end of the game.

[snoodmonger]

If by "shake up" you mean "lock Eyre in the broom closet," I agree.

[seanimal]

8th inning - Wuertz

9th inning - Dempster

 

go with the hot hands Lou

 

I'm hoping guys like Howry, Eyre, and Ohman become more consistent when (if) we can start getting more than 5 innings out of Zambrano and our 5 slot. Our bullpen is throwing a lot of innings this year so far.

 

Yep. Having Howry/Cotts/Ohman consistently going for the 6th/7th inning to set up Wuertz and Dempster I think would really strengthen the pen. Although I do like how Wuertz has been used in high leverage situations before the end of the game.

 

I agree. I think Wuertz is THE stopper until proven otherwise. The guy has brass balls, and seems to thrive in high-pressure situations. Under no circumstances should Eyre be allowed to pitch to more than 2 batters.

[Pinktermite]

I don't think Lou has done a bad job with the bullpen. He's not the one walking leadoff hitters and giving up home runs at the end of games. If a major leaguer can't throw strikes then find someone who will. Eyre grooving that easy curveball to Fielder last night was simply pathetic.

[NewUserName]

Didnt Lou have bullpen problems in Seatle also.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I agree.

 

9th inning: Dempster

8th inning: Wuertz

 

I'd like to use Cotts for the seventh, but he might still be needed for the long man.

[soapy]

8th inning - Wuertz

9th inning - Dempster

 

go with the hot hands Lou

 

I'm hoping guys like Howry, Eyre, and Ohman become more consistent when (if) we can start getting more than 5 innings out of Zambrano and our 5 slot. Our bullpen is throwing a lot of innings this year so far.

 

Yep. Having Howry/Cotts/Ohman consistently going for the 6th/7th inning to set up Wuertz and Dempster I think would really strengthen the pen. Although I do like how Wuertz has been used in high leverage situations before the end of the game.

 

I agree. I think Wuertz is THE stopper until proven otherwise. The guy has brass balls, and seems to thrive in high-pressure situations. Under no circumstances should Eyre be allowed to pitch to more than 2 batters.

 

join.

 

i like using wuertz in big situations rather than labeling him as the 8th inning guy or whatever. he's their best reliever and should be brought in at the most important moment regardless of the inning.

[cheapseats]

8th inning - Wuertz

9th inning - Dempster

 

go with the hot hands Lou

 

I'm hoping guys like Howry, Eyre, and Ohman become more consistent when (if) we can start getting more than 5 innings out of Zambrano and our 5 slot. Our bullpen is throwing a lot of innings this year so far.

 

Yep. Having Howry/Cotts/Ohman consistently going for the 6th/7th inning to set up Wuertz and Dempster I think would really strengthen the pen. Although I do like how Wuertz has been used in high leverage situations before the end of the game.

 

I agree. I think Wuertz is THE stopper until proven otherwise. The guy has brass balls, and seems to thrive in high-pressure situations. Under no circumstances should Eyre be allowed to pitch to more than 2 batters.

 

join.

 

i like using wuertz in big situations rather than labeling him as the 8th inning guy or whatever. he's their best reliever and should be brought in at the most important moment regardless of the inning.

 

Yes.