My SP Holds the rEcord For SS ERA, Should He Start 1 More Game?

The Game · 12-08-2015, 06:11 PM

I just clinched the division. I have 2 games left. The #5 SP is due up next then my #1. Should I start my #1 in the season ender, or bump him up one game (We had a day off, so it would be normal rest). The date is 9/28. Playoffs start 10/1.

Honorable_Pawn · 12-08-2015, 06:20 PM

rest

Honorable_Pawn · 12-08-2015, 06:23 PM

and to expound. With 290 innings no one can ever say it was a cheapie.

tejdog1 · 12-08-2015, 06:32 PM

Save him for Game 1 of the playoffs. Nothing trumps playoffs.

Marsupilami · 12-08-2015, 07:22 PM

records are a nice thing, but winning beat records.
you want to win the world series. for that you want to start your best guys in the playoffs.

if roles were slightly reversed and your SP would be very close to the record and could claim the record with a good last game, i still wouldnt consider starting him

deacon2817 · 12-08-2015, 08:40 PM

why take a chance of him getting injured? Sit him down till the playoffs.

Orcin · 12-09-2015, 10:52 AM

What would Ted Williams do?

bwburke94 · 12-09-2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Orcin

What would Ted Williams do?

As a manager, Ted Williams was not in that situation.

Anyway, I'd save the guy for Game 1.

Assos · 12-09-2015, 12:42 PM

Rest please, but the competitor in me says, pitch another SHO!

faithful2thecall · 12-09-2015, 01:39 PM

Rest him for Game 1.

ashantewarrier · 12-09-2015, 03:23 PM

Rest him! What if he gets injured?

TheMaus2 · 12-09-2015, 07:02 PM

Be a man and let him start on normal rest!!!

The Game · 12-10-2015, 08:26 AM

24 votes for sitting him. Thinking it would have been closer. Thanx for voting.

tejdog1 · 12-12-2015, 07:52 PM

You know what, though? We all have the benefit of rational "out of the moment" thought. Having intimate knowledge of this (the Harvey decision in Game 5)... would you do things different if you were actually in the dugout dealing with these guys for reals? I think you might.

Marsupilami · 12-12-2015, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tejdog1

You know what, though? We all have the benefit of rational "out of the moment" thought. Having intimate knowledge of this (the Harvey decision in Game 5)... would you do things different if you were actually in the dugout dealing with these guys for reals? I think you might.

totally different. Harvey already pitched a great game, and the question was when to pull him out.

here, OP is considering if to start a pitcher or not. this is better compared to the Harvey Inningslimit that came up during the season. the manager(or higher powers to be) had plenty of time to consider when and how often to bench him (or not) as the season ran out

Hannibal05 · 12-16-2015, 10:48 AM

You play for rings not records. It's a no brainer in my opinion. In real life you would be chastised by the fans and media if you sacrificed your post season for one record. They would be calling for your termination.

JMDurron · 12-29-2015, 01:57 PM

Play him, don't take my record away!

T-Bone · 12-29-2015, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tejdog1

Save him for Game 1 of the playoffs. Nothing trumps playoffs.

Agreed!

View Poll Results: Should i start my #1 Who Holds The Single Season ERA Title?
Start Him on Normal rest	6	13.64%
Bump Him Up	1	2.27%
Sit Him	37	84.09%
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The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	My SP Holds the Record For SS ERA, Should He Start 1 More Game? I just clinched the division. I have 2 games left. The #5 SP is due up next then my #1. Should I start my #1 in the season ender, or bump him up one game (We had a day off, so it would be normal rest). The date is 9/28. Playoffs start 10/1. Attached Images __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong" Last edited by The Game; 12-08-2015 at 06:20 PM.

12-08-2015, 07:22 PM	#5
Marsupilami Major Leagues Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 328	records are a nice thing, but winning beat records. you want to win the world series. for that you want to start your best guys in the playoffs. if roles were slightly reversed and your SP would be very close to the record and could claim the record with a good last game, i still wouldnt consider starting him

12-08-2015, 08:40 PM	#6
deacon2817 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Long Island N.Y. Posts: 196	why take a chance of him getting injured? Sit him down till the playoffs.

12-09-2015, 10:52 AM	#7
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,850	What would Ted Williams do?

12-09-2015, 12:42 PM	#9
Assos All Star Starter Join Date: May 2004 Location: Just on the fair side of the foul pole! Posts: 1,772	Rest please, but the competitor in me says, pitch another SHO!

12-09-2015, 01:39 PM	#10
faithful2thecall Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Minnesota Posts: 151	Rest him for Game 1.

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TheMaus2 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The OOTP Forums. Always. Posts: 1,952	Be a man and let him start on normal rest!!! __________________ I write a monthly newsletter on the Food Baseball Association. I also listen to music no one's ever heard of in hopes of looking cool and alternative.

12-10-2015, 08:26 AM	#13
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	24 votes for sitting him. Thinking it would have been closer. Thanx for voting. __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

12-12-2015, 07:52 PM	#14
tejdog1 All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 1,647	You know what, though? We all have the benefit of rational "out of the moment" thought. Having intimate knowledge of this (the Harvey decision in Game 5)... would you do things different if you were actually in the dugout dealing with these guys for reals? I think you might. __________________ It's amazing How you make your face just like a wall How you take your heart and turn it off How I turn my head and lose it all And it's unnerving How just one move puts me by myself There you go just trusting someone else Now I know I put us both through hell ~Matchbox 20, "Leave" Everyone knows it's spelled "TRAID", not trade

12-16-2015, 10:48 AM	#16
Hannibal05 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 35	You play for rings not records. It's a no brainer in my opinion. In real life you would be chastised by the fans and media if you sacrificed your post season for one record. They would be calling for your termination. __________________ "Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer." --Ted Williams

12-29-2015, 01:57 PM	#17
JMDurron All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,262	Play him, don't take my record away!