Fifth.  So, one out, bases loaded, in the first inning?  That's the plan?  Sounds good to me.  Hope it works.

another subject here..why are they throwing Varland tonight ?? in Lopez's spot? something wrong with Ryan? why bring a guy up that cant get thru 3 innings at AAA? this is like bringing up Drobnok..very disappointing that this team has no other pitcher ML ready...maybe give Festa a try ??

9 minutes ago, MinnInPa said:

another subject here..why are they throwing Varland tonight ?? in Lopez's spot? something wrong with Ryan? why bring a guy up that cant get thru 3 innings at AAA? this is like bringing up Drobnok..very disappointing that this team has no other pitcher ML ready...maybe give Festa a try ??

Pablo is fine, they have a stretch here with very few off-days and brought up Louie just for the day to give the rotation an extra days rest. Lopez will start the next game. Festa is not on the 40-man roster and can't be brought up without a corresponding move, also he pitched friday and isn't ready to go again today