QUOTE(maggsmaggs @ Oct 16, 2005 -> 07:32 PM)
bad pitch to swing at Gooch, why is Duque warming when we have Cotts and Politte?
Because if we can get 2-3 scoreless out of El Duque, that gives us our best pitchers available should the game go to Extra Innings. And if El Duque gets in trouble...we have backup for him in the form of Cotts and Politte.
Which would you prefer, El Duque getting into trouble in the 8th with Cotts and Politte both available, or El Duque getting into trouble in the 12th with Cotts and Politte already used up?