Comments on: J.A. Happ to the Bullpen: Good Idea/Bad Idea http://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/ Your source for Phillies news, events, trade rumors, tickets, bars and other fun stuff. Sat, 26 May 2012 05:17:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: jcolehttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-125056 jcole Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:28:53 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-125056 Moyer to the 'pen. Enough said. He can't get through the 2nd inning without loading the bases at least once (if he's lucky). OR! moyer and martinez share the 5th starter spot... Every 5th game, martinez goes the first 4-5 innings, and then moyers goes the next 4 innings, if he can make it. Moyer is a great prescence, but he has surely seen better days. Happ is a great piece in the rotation. amazingly solid, and hopefully it's not just a kendrick-like fluke. Moyer to the ‘pen. Enough said. He can’t get through the 2nd inning without loading the bases at least once (if he’s lucky).
OR! moyer and martinez share the 5th starter spot… Every 5th game, martinez goes the first 4-5 innings, and then moyers goes the next 4 innings, if he can make it.
Moyer is a great prescence, but he has surely seen better days.
Happ is a great piece in the rotation. amazingly solid, and hopefully it’s not just a kendrick-like fluke.

]]> By: David Ahttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124926 David A Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:49:18 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124926 oh yeah - here is the boxscore i just found on internet...Reading IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA Martinez, P 4.0 2 1 1 0 9 1 2.25gave up 1st inning homer.yes 9 strikeouts....unless its a typo oh yeah – here is the boxscore i just found on internet…

Reading IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martinez, P 4.0 2 1 1 0 9 1 2.25

gave up 1st inning homer.

yes 9 strikeouts….unless its a typo

]]> By: David Ahttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124924 David A Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:47:25 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124924 Did I see that Pedro has 9 strikeouts through 4 innings???? uhoh....I think it fairly obvious that Pedro (if pitchin well) should be our 4th or 5th starter with Happ staying and Moyer movin to pen for rest of season to mop up and THEN make a decision to keep Moyer on playoff roster or not.Would love to see Moyer in dugout though regardless on being on the "roster"...some sort of "assistant pitching coach". at least for the rest of this year. Did I see that Pedro has 9 strikeouts through 4 innings???? uhoh….I think it fairly obvious that Pedro (if pitchin well) should be our 4th or 5th starter with Happ staying and Moyer movin to pen for rest of season to mop up and THEN make a decision to keep Moyer on playoff roster or not.

Would love to see Moyer in dugout though regardless on being on the “roster”…some sort of “assistant pitching coach”. at least for the rest of this year.

]]> By: Geoffhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124851 Geoff Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:56:05 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124851 iM PISSED! Moyer freaking BLOWS!!!!! Happ must stay! iM PISSED! Moyer freaking BLOWS!!!!! Happ must stay!

]]> By: Mannyhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124843 Manny Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:06:50 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124843 MLB.com headline: "Happ's spot in rotation may be tenuous"Seriously?? This just really upsets me... If it's just gonna be a Happ vs. Martinez duel for that spot, you bet that I'll be rooting AGAINST Martinez in his minor league games....What does this guy have to do to stay in our rotation? His ERA is still better than Cliff Lee's...helloooooo (hopefully this won't change after tonight)... MLB.com headline: “Happ’s spot in rotation may be tenuous”

Seriously?? This just really upsets me… If it’s just gonna be a Happ vs. Martinez duel for that spot, you bet that I’ll be rooting AGAINST Martinez in his minor league games….

What does this guy have to do to stay in our rotation? His ERA is still better than Cliff Lee’s…helloooooo (hopefully this won’t change after tonight)…

]]> By: Confessions of a Philly Santahttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124842 Confessions of a Philly Santa Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:04:49 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124842 I know why Philly really booed me. But I'll never tell.... I know why Philly really booed me. But I’ll never tell….

]]> By: The Dipsyhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124841 The Dipsy Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:04:25 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124841 Geoff. If I, me, The Dipsy, were running the team, Moyer would be in the bullpen so fast it would make your head spin. Let him take some time to acclimate himself to relieving. Go to Clearwater. Relax. Learn to pitch an inning a day. Come back in three weeks when you're ready. I actually think that he would be a good change up lefty. I would have no problem sitting him down and, after explaining how lucky he his to be making 12m over the next two years at 47, and pointing out that his ERA is 5.55, tell him that he will be going to the bullpen. "Ultimate team guy"? Ok....lets see it. I would also root for him to do well.The Dipsy Geoff. If I, me, The Dipsy, were running the team, Moyer would be in the bullpen so fast it would make your head spin. Let him take some time to acclimate himself to relieving. Go to Clearwater. Relax. Learn to pitch an inning a day. Come back in three weeks when you’re ready. I actually think that he would be a good change up lefty. I would have no problem sitting him down and, after explaining how lucky he his to be making 12m over the next two years at 47, and pointing out that his ERA is 5.55, tell him that he will be going to the bullpen. “Ultimate team guy”? Ok….lets see it. I would also root for him to do well.

The Dipsy

]]> By: Geoffhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124840 Geoff Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:55:49 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124840 Its like he has blackmail photos of someone because NOBODY is mentioning taking MOyer out of the rotation outside of the Internet like its some CIA top secret or something. Its like he has blackmail photos of someone because NOBODY is mentioning taking MOyer out of the rotation outside of the Internet like its some CIA top secret or something.

]]> By: Plaxhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124836 Plax Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:39:19 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124836 You're the Greatest of All Time! I had to make sure that you would never be forgotten. Mission Accomplished.... You’re the Greatest of All Time! I had to make sure that you would never be forgotten. Mission Accomplished….

]]> By: Chedda Bobhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124834 Chedda Bob Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:28:37 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124834 Thanks Plax! Because of you the dream lives on..... Thanks Plax! Because of you the dream lives on…..

]]> By: Don Mhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124833 Don M Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:27:39 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124833 even Phillies.com mentions "Happ may be pitching for his spot in rotation"and the other headline is "Moyer can't contain Colorado's bats in opener"... Happ has been the most consistent starting pitcher all season.. and because he was ALSO very good when he started the year in the bullpen, they might put him there?? I just don't get the logic ... you are paying Moyer regardless, why not give yourself the best chance to win.. instead of the best chance of needing help from the bullpen early?Is there something in Moyer's contract that he gets EXTRA money if he's removed from the rotation or something?? Because they clearly have some motivation behind wanting him to stay in the rotation .. WIN TOTALS, SCHMIN TOTALS even Phillies.com mentions “Happ may be pitching for his spot in rotation”

and the other headline is “Moyer can’t contain Colorado’s bats in opener”

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Happ has been the most consistent starting pitcher all season.. and because he was ALSO very good when he started the year in the bullpen, they might put him there?? I just don’t get the logic … you are paying Moyer regardless, why not give yourself the best chance to win.. instead of the best chance of needing help from the bullpen early?

Is there something in Moyer’s contract that he gets EXTRA money if he’s removed from the rotation or something?? Because they clearly have some motivation behind wanting him to stay in the rotation .. WIN TOTALS, SCHMIN TOTALS

]]> By: The Dipsyhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124832 The Dipsy Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:27:05 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124832 Georgie. Luv ya. Mean it.The Dipsy Georgie. Luv ya. Mean it.

The Dipsy

]]> By: Georgiehttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124831 Georgie Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:23:36 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124831 Ok BIIIGGGG HUG, and Dips, that should be familiar to you, lol. Ok BIIIGGGG HUG, and Dips, that should be familiar to you, lol.

]]> By: Frat Manhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124830 Frat Man Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:22:27 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124830 Beer guts are sexy..... Beer guts are sexy…..

]]> By: Chuckhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124829 Chuck Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:21:36 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124829 Oh yeah...that WAS the topic, huh?....Yes....it's a BAD idea!! Oh yeah…that WAS the topic, huh?….

Yes….it’s a BAD idea!!

]]> By: Pat Gallenhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124828 Pat Gallen Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:20:00 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124828 SO, from what I gathered, everyone thinks its a horrible idea to drop Happ in the pen? Duly noted. SO, from what I gathered, everyone thinks its a horrible idea to drop Happ in the pen? Duly noted.

]]> By: Chuckhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124827 Chuck Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:18:16 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124827 Ok Ok....GROUP HUG......let's all just make up and forgive/forget.....well maybe not totally forget....oh, whatever...I get it..A BIGGER issue......GO PHILS!!!! GO HAPP!!!!! LET'S WIN TONIGHT!!!! Ok Ok….GROUP HUG……let’s all just make up and forgive/forget…..well maybe not totally forget….oh, whatever…I get it..

A BIGGER issue……GO PHILS!!!! GO HAPP!!!!! LET’S WIN TONIGHT!!!!

]]> By: Frat Manhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124826 Frat Man Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:17:57 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124826 Is 40 too old to still be playing Beer Pong? Is 40 too old to still be playing Beer Pong?

]]> By: Georgiehttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124825 Georgie Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:16:42 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124825 Dipsy, my husband and his entire family "tease because they love", unfortunately they are usually the only ones who find it funny, and they end up either hurting peoples' feelings or pissing them off. I am at the complete other end of the spectrum, I try NOT to hurt people or be mean-spirited, so I obviously have a problem with your distinctive sense of humor, although I will admit once in a while, you do crack me up. Dipsy, my husband and his entire family “tease because they love”, unfortunately they are usually the only ones who find it funny, and they end up either hurting peoples’ feelings or pissing them off. I am at the complete other end of the spectrum, I try NOT to hurt people or be mean-spirited, so I obviously have a problem with your distinctive sense of humor, although I will admit once in a while, you do crack me up.

]]> By: A former Druken Macho Frat Manhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/08/j-a-happ-to-the-bullpen-good-ideabad-idea/comment-page-3/#comment-124824 A former Druken Macho Frat Man Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:13:20 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=7160#comment-124824 Those were the days........ Those were the days……..

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