For the love of God stop taking starting pitchers out when they're cruising along and they have 80-85 pitches thrown. Pineda. 80 pitches thrown and was cruising...taken out after the 6th. Berrios last night. 81 pitches thrown and was strong through 7...taken out and the guy in the pen gives up a grand slam. Stop babying these guys.
It's not just the deadline. It's the offseason. Where are Parker, Mejia, Magil and Morin right now? This front office has no clue how to structure an effective bullpen. None.
Well I just saw him fail to get an out against one of the worst offenses in the league and his ERA when not playing in San Fran is pretty high. Wasn't a huge fan of the trade when it was made and definitely am not a fan right now.
Do guys forget how to pitch effectively immediately when they get off of a plane? The guy is a veteran. I'm sure pitching 2,3 or even 4 games in a row is a lot more tiring than just getting off a plane where he was probably sitting first class.