oldsox Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 07:39 AM) Axelrod's not going to be in the rotation longer than it'll take Phil or John to get healthy. As long as he keeps going out there and simply gives us a chance to win, that's all I'm asking for. Axelrod would be in starting rotation if he were on the Rockies' roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 07:19 AM) I stole it from NotKennyWilliams on twitter a while back, and used it on Soxtalk first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 12:18 AM) I'm not. I'm feeling New Q being brought way back to Earth tomorrow. Blah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 08:45 AM) hey it was good, I am going to give full credit. It cracked me up the first time I saw it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (oldsox @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 08:43 AM) Axelrod would be in starting rotation if he were on the Rockies' roster. That isnt exactly a ringing endorsement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I'm still not drinking the Axelrod kool-aid. I'm thrilled with how he did yesterday, but I need to see him throw more strikes and pitch with a bit more confidence. He's surviving right now nibbling on the outside of the plate , never throwing anything straight or in the zone with 2 strikes...but eventually that's going to burn him. Maybe that's not the way he normally pitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 An extra thanks to Joe Girardi for f***ing up that bullpen situation last night. Robertson is a stud and was your new closer til he got hurt. If he is available, then he absolutely should have started the 9th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Somewhere...Keith Law and Jim Caple are questioning their career choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 06:19 AM) For having the worst farm system in the history of baseball, the Sox sure got some nice contributions last night from Axelrod, Tank, & Reed. Even though De Aza wasn't brought up with the Sox, you can say him too since he did spend time with the Sox farm system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 02:39 PM) Axelrod's not going to be in the rotation longer than it'll take Phil or John to get healthy. As long as he keeps going out there and simply gives us a chance to win, that's all I'm asking for. Exactly. He is a spot starter at this point. He did a pretty good job yesterday, but Danks and Humber are the rotation guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 08:39 AM) Axelrod's not going to be in the rotation longer than it'll take Phil or John to get healthy. As long as he keeps going out there and simply gives us a chance to win, that's all I'm asking for. If Axelrod pitches well vs the Rangers in his next start I think they would let him pitch over Humber. Danks returning would clearly take his spot but that still seems a month or so away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 10:10 AM) If Axelrod pitches well vs the Rangers in his next start I think they would let him pitch over Humber. Danks returning would clearly take his spot but that still seems a month or so away. Not a chance. If Humber comes back healthy, he gets at least a few starts to prove his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 10:19 AM) Not a chance. If Humber comes back healthy, he gets at least a few starts to prove his stuff. If you break down what Humber has done since the perfect game, and what he has done at USCF over the last year, he really has no business pitching in this rotation. And possibly may not have a spot on the roster at all. Now will they give him a last shot? Probably. But I wouldn't be surprised if he was off the team by the first week of August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 10:27 AM) If you break down what Humber has done since the perfect game, and what he has done at USCF over the last year, he really has no business pitching in this rotation. And possibly may not have a spot on the roster at all. Now will they give him a last shot? Probably. But I wouldn't be surprised if he was off the team by the first week of August. His ceiling is way higher than Axe, which is why he will get a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 09:40 AM) I'm still not drinking the Axelrod kool-aid. I'm thrilled with how he did yesterday, but I need to see him throw more strikes and pitch with a bit more confidence. He's surviving right now nibbling on the outside of the plate , never throwing anything straight or in the zone with 2 strikes...but eventually that's going to burn him. Maybe that's not the way he normally pitches. That is the epitome of a major league pitcher who does not have over powering stuff. He will be in the MLB as long as he can do the things you said. When he can no longer get by with cunning and guile he will be gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 10:32 AM) His ceiling is way higher than Axe, which is why he will get a shot. A little to old to be talking ceiling with Humber it is now results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 11:06 AM) A little to old to be talking ceiling with Humber it is now results. 2011 would be the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 11:46 AM) 2011 would be the results. as would the previous years. Humber does not have the track record of success at his age to be assuming he will pitch well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 01:26 PM) as would the previous years. Humber does not have the track record of success at his age to be assuming he will pitch well. And Axelrod has even less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 01:30 PM) And Axelrod has even less. I agree but if Axelrod is doing the job he will keep it then Sale will be shutdown for a few starts when Danks gets back as will Quintana if he is going well and then when they are all back neither Humber or Axelrod will have a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 01:42 PM) I agree but if Axelrod is doing the job he will keep it then Sale will be shutdown for a few starts when Danks gets back as will Quintana if he is going well and then when they are all back neither Humber or Axelrod will have a job. Or the possibility exists that if everyone is healthy and pitching well, maybe a Gavin Floyd gets dangled to see what happens in this trade market. Regardless I think because of the injury, Humber is clearly ahead of Axelrod on the depth chart. Unless Axe goes on a Quintana like run, he will be out before Humber. Unless there are problems with rookies in the pen, Axe will be the first guy to go to the minors when Danks or Humber is ready to come off the DL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapzk Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 02:42 PM) I agree but if Axelrod is doing the job he will keep it then Sale will be shutdown for a few starts when Danks gets back as will Quintana if he is going well and then when they are all back neither Humber or Axelrod will have a job. I actually doubt they would shut down Sale, have they said anything about Sale limit that I am probably unaware of. Especially being in the thick of the playoff races its going to be really tough having to shut down Sale who has been arguably the best pitcher in the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (kapzk @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 01:49 PM) I actually doubt they would shut down Sale, have they said anything about Sale limit that I am probably unaware of. Especially being in the thick of the playoff races its going to be really tough having to shut down Sale who has been arguably the best pitcher in the league The big thing they have been doing is pushing him back a day or two when ever they get the chance, and using him on 5 to 6 days rest whenever possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 If Axelrod is pitching well I see no reason why you put Humber back in to suck for a few more starts to realize he isn't very good. This all can become moot if the Rangers beat around Axel next week anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 01:42 PM) I agree but if Axelrod is doing the job he will keep it then Sale will be shutdown for a few starts when Danks gets back as will Quintana if he is going well and then when they are all back neither Humber or Axelrod will have a job. Plus major league teams don't have a scouting report on Axelrod yet. Might be beneficial for him at least this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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