Freddy Garcia to start Game 3. AJ Burnett to the bullpen. Colon looks like he’s off the roster.
If we’re going to discount an entire season (see: AJ Burnett) and make a decision based on two months of work, why is it that Colon was automatically disregarded? Look at the numbers below:
For all the talk about how Colon finished the season poorly and how his velocity diminished, Garcia’s final month was even worse. And for Burnett, the first 162 games do not count apparently.
Regardless, it was a great year for The Bartolo, who was arguably the Yankees 2nd-best starting pitcher (depending on what metric you use).
28 Comments
Bartolo September 29, 2011 09:08
I’m hungry…..
Weight Watchers September 29, 2011 11:58
Call us!
Ben Kábak September 29, 2011 15:49
I like to stuff my mouth with candy.
Darryl Strawberry September 30, 2011 14:53
I like to stuff my nose with candy.
CC Sabathia September 29, 2011 16:07
You stole my Cap’n Crunch, ya freaking hippo!
George Furburger September 29, 2011 09:33
At least Freddy will have more playoff starts this year than any Red Sox pitcher.
John Lackey September 29, 2011 12:54
My son came home from school crying because kids called him ugly. I can’t deal with his shit right now, so I put him in a foster home.
Brett Pedroia September 29, 2011 13:38
Why bother with the paperwork, Just give him to me! Please..pretty please
Eduardo Núñez September 29, 2011 09:35
i no get it either cos tigers bezt avg come vs finese pichers and door poorly vs hard throwers althoug colon dip in velocity anz his fastball look flat like redsox
Robinson Cano September 29, 2011 11:58
Only on Jes!
Eduardo Núñez September 29, 2011 09:42
also it coulz be strategy to give colon breather maybe beter in alcs
A.J. September 29, 2011 09:48
Can’t believe I’m saying it, but I actually think I deserve the ball Game 3.
Reality September 29, 2011 11:59
No, you don’t.
Ki m Last September 29, 2011 15:39
Deserve lumps
Pete C. September 30, 2011 05:13
Yeah, lump him up.
R2-D2 September 29, 2011 10:03
The theory of the hot hand is in play here
CJ September 29, 2011 10:12
And Garcia has been terrible lately.
Luke Skywalker September 29, 2011 11:59
Goddamnit, R2! Try to increase the power!
Alvaro Fernandez September 29, 2011 10:27
Bartolo started in the bullpen and hope to see him at the earliest sign of trouble.
Box607 September 29, 2011 11:42
Maybe Bartolo is injured?
Ice Home Alaska September 29, 2011 12:03
The prevailing theory is that Freddy battles.
When Bartolo blows up, he really blows up. Fredddy might not have his best stuff but he can usually eke out 5 innings while Bartolo might have already given up 7 runs in 3.
Ben Kábak September 29, 2011 15:50
I’d like to battle you. In the sack. Vrooom
King of the Centaurs September 29, 2011 15:10
It could be that they know something we don’t about the strain on Bart’s shoulder.
Joseph September 29, 2011 15:29
Colon and Garcia were about even.
Colon had one more start, his one Tues vs TB, to lower his ERA but truth be told…Garcia was on a better two game trend coming into this series than he was. He stunk at beginning of Sep & Colon was more mediocre towards the end.
I wouldn’t be surprised if they played rock, paper, scissors to decide who got the start in Gm 3 though.
Brandon September 29, 2011 15:30
Rest him. He’s your #4 starter if we make it to the ALCS. CC, Nova, Garcia, CC on three days, Colon, Nova, CC
Steve Balboni's Bastard September 29, 2011 15:41
Colon. garcia. AJ. Hughes. Isn’t that pick your poison at this point? Garcia had a great start to finish vs Boston. That wins this.
Sergio Mitre September 29, 2011 16:16
If I wasn’t injured we wouldn’t even be arguing about who should pitch Game 3.
Javy Vazquez September 30, 2011 16:41
anybody meese me?