T R U Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 How come Wright got a save.. We were winnin by 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 How come Wright got a save.. We were winnin by 11 A save can be earned by pitching effectively for three innings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted August 24, 2003 Author Share Posted August 24, 2003 How? I thought you could only get a save by pitching in a save opportunity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 He worked the last three innings, and in MLB's goofy rules, working the last 3 innings in a blowout gets you a worthless save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted August 24, 2003 Author Share Posted August 24, 2003 haha thats stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 How? I thought you could only get a save by pitching in a save opportunity Straight out of the Official Baseball Rules......... SAVES FOR RELIEF PITCHERS 10.20 Credit a pitcher with a save when he meets all three of the following conditions: (1) He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his club; and (2) He is not the winning pitcher; and (3) He qualifies under one of the following conditions: (a) He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning; or (B) He enters the game, regardless of the count, with the potential tying run either on base, or at bat, or on deck (that is, the potential tying run is either already on base or is one of the first two batsmen he faces); or © He pitches effectively for at least three innings. No more than one save may be credited in each game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmr31 Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 The question looms. Why give a save in a blowout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 The question looms. Why give a save in a blowout? Because the rules doesn't exclude blowouts. I agree that it seems dumb, but the rules allow for it, so the pitcher deserves it if he does his job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmr31 Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Because the rules doesn't exclude blowouts. I agree that it seems dumb, but the rules allow for it, so the pitcher deserves it if he does his job. So the official scorer has no discretion at all in those games, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 So the official scorer has no discretion at all in those games, correct? His discretion is if he felt the pitcher pitched effectively. Why would he take away a stat from a guy who earned it according to the rules? The save rule has been the same since it was originated. Pitchers get a few cheap saves like this every year. You just now waking up and catching this? There is no doubt that the save rule can be somewhat deceptive. I get your point, but this doesn't happen often enough for me to go on a "change the save rule" campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmr31 Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Rex i found what youre looking for over on the off topic board. Go check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Just for you Bmr......... OAKLAND ip h r er bb so hr era T Hudson (W, 13-4) 6 6 2 0 1 0 0 2.40 M Neu (S, 1) 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 3.55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted August 24, 2003 Author Share Posted August 24, 2003 Thats stupid... A save should be the 3 runs or less not this blowout crap that isnt saving anything... Oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Thats stupid... A save should be the 3 runs or less not this blowout crap that isnt saving anything... Oh well The rule has been that way for 30 years or so....... why b**** now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmr31 Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 The rule has been that way for 30 years or so....... why b**** now? The same reason, to a lessor extent, as why blacks b****ed about not receiving equality for some many years. Because its still wrong, no matter how long it has existed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 The same reason, to a lessor extent, as why blacks b****ed about not receiving equality for some many years. Because its still wrong, no matter how long it has existed. Yeah, well there is only a slight difference between the two..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmr31 Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Yeah, well there is only a slight difference between the two..... Huge difference, but same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted August 25, 2003 Author Share Posted August 25, 2003 im not b****ing I am just sayin its a dumb rule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Yeah, well there is only a slight difference between the two..... Today's Award for best use of Green goes to Rex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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