Larry Rothschild -- How long is the leash?

[rynefan]

I don't know that Marshall has preformed more than expectations. He's been fine, but about what we thought he would be. Rich Hill was a bust. As has Guzman been so far, though lately has looked a bit better. Mitre was crap. Maybe I'm wrong in this, I guess its just a gut feeling he hasn't been what he should be.

 

I believe Marshall has been above expectations. His ERA is over 4.00, but that's mainly because he's taken out with runners on base that the reliever fails to strand. I have seen numerous times that Marshall pitched a gem, but the RP screws him over. Marshall has actually been one of our best pitchers this year so far.

 

I agree with you on this year. I think my problems with Marshall in the past have been more mental. He has great stuff, it just seems like he's pitching scared sometimes-- but maybe I'm crazy.

 

Yeah, I agree about Marshall. His stuff looks great, but I think he lets the nerves get the best of him.

[Three Finger]

i thought the irrational dislike of rothschild's performance in recent years was something that was reserved for cubs.com

 

i don't really understand where the "they have performed under expectations" stuff comes from, especially when you talk about the rotation. who has underperformed? seriously, who? i feel like it's the other way around. lilly has become a great pitcher. dempster was awesome last season and has been better than his era suggests this year. marquis was a leage average starter or better for 2 years. marshall has managed to keep his era under 4 for the past few years despite giving up bombs and not missing bats.

 

seriously, who has underperformed? i dont understand why people always want to get rid of this guy for no reason even though our pitching is always a strength.

 

I'm not about to have a bronze bust of Rothschild on my desk any time soon, but I am willing to admit based on the evidence provided that I was mistaken in thinking he was pedestrian. I think my biggest issue was lack of homegrown talent being successful as far as pitchers go since coming to the majors. (Hill, Mitre, Prior despite one season) But you're right, I was mistaken.