macsandz Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) What would it take to throw Edwin in the Twins series? The Sox need to do whatever they can to change up what has become a psychological edge for MIN in this critical match-up. I say pull Floyd and pitch Jackson. That along with Manny's presence can begin a move into a new direction for these games. Something has got to be done to change up the psychology of this series as we all know aside from the absolute beatdown the boys just gave them in the last meeting, the Twins have been in the Sox' heads for sometime now. I would hope the team recognizes that they need to take advantage of the recent brilliant additions of Jackson, Manny and Sale as game-changing new blood and take advantage of them as much as possible in this rivalry. Edited September 7, 2010 by bucket-of-suck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 That ain't a bad idea. Same ol' same ol might mean 2-3 losses. I think we all know Thome is ready to rock us. Might be nice to throw Mark and Danks for that reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 It can't really be done. We're already putting Freddy out there tomorrow coming off a stiff back, then Danks on Wednesday on short rest. Edwin is scheduled to pitch Saturday against KC. He could probably be moved to pitch Thursday against Minnesota, but then you'd have to move people all over the place. It's just not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wedmesday Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 QUOTE (iamshack @ Sep 7, 2010 -> 02:30 AM) It can't really be done. We're already putting Freddy out there tomorrow coming off a stiff back, then Danks on Wednesday on short rest. Edwin is scheduled to pitch Saturday against KC. He could probably be moved to pitch Thursday against Minnesota, but then you'd have to move people all over the place. It's just not worth it. Spinning the rotation like a roulette wheel is never a good idea, but the Twins juju needs to be neutralized, as in the Boston sweep. Edwin has been lights out and may be too new to have "Minnephobia". Manny seems to live in an alternate reality in which fear does not exist. He loves this s** t. I say go for it. The Twins are not going to run the table and they might as well blow a tire at the Cell. OTOH, KC has been a big problem for us all year...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paint it Black Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Awful idea. Jackson has already thrown 110+ pitches in his last two starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 No. The rotation is set. Danks, Floyd, and Buehrle against the Twins is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Career vs. Edwin Jackson: Thome, 8-13, 1 2b, 2 hr, 6 BB, 1.891 OPS Span, 4-9 Cuddyer, 4-6, 1 3b, 1 hr, 6 rbi, 3 BB, 2.227 OPS Mauer, 3-10, 1 2b, 3 BB, .829 OPS Hudson, 2-2 Kubel, 2-9, 1 2b Jackson career vs. the Twins: 8 GP, 5 GS, 1-3, 7.76 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, .315 BAA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Sep 7, 2010 -> 09:46 AM) Career vs. Edwin Jackson: Thome, 8-13, 1 2b, 2 hr, 6 BB, 1.891 OPS Span, 4-9 Cuddyer, 4-6, 1 3b, 1 hr, 6 rbi, 3 BB, 2.227 OPS Mauer, 3-10, 1 2b, 3 BB, .829 OPS Hudson, 2-2 Kubel, 2-9, 1 2b Jackson career vs. the Twins: 8 GP, 5 GS, 1-3, 7.76 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, .315 BAA Welp, that seems to settle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeynach Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I agree too, need to give them something new to look at/worry about. Plus I thought we dont pitch Danks and Buehrle back to back because they are similar pitchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 They aren't pitching back-to-back. Danks, Floyd, Buehrle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I dunno, wouldn't switching up your rotation for the Twins series indicate you're LESS confident in your team's ability to beat them? Wouldn't that be MORE of a psychological mindf*** for the Sox? Like we can't beat them unless we do something drastic? I mean, granted, I want my best pitchers up against them, but I don't see it being a psychological benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 The rotation has been adjusted. 2 lefties negate much of Twins punch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Sep 7, 2010 -> 01:44 PM) 2 lefties negate much of Twins punch Have you looked at Danks's numbers against the Twins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 7, 2010 -> 12:50 PM) Have you looked at Danks's numbers against the Twins? I feel pretty good about him against them at the Cell though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 QUOTE (iamshack @ Sep 7, 2010 -> 01:51 PM) I feel pretty good about him against them at the Cell though. I actually had to sit down and calculate this one because I don't know where to go for double career splits...but his home ERA against the Twins is still 4.58. Then you think for a moment and realize that there's a game 163 shutout built in there...and you worry a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 7, 2010 -> 01:05 PM) I actually had to sit down and calculate this one because I don't know where to go for double career splits...but his home ERA against the Twins is still 4.58. Then you think for a moment and realize that there's a game 163 shutout built in there...and you worry a bit more. Although that does include an April 08 start where gave up 7 ER in 2.1 IP. Take that out and the ERA drops over a full run to 3.55. Then again, you can't just act like it didn't happen, although it was 2.5 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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