2009-07-09 Cardinals (Pineiro) at Milwaukee (Parra) : 1:05 PM CT [Brewers lose, 5-1]

[SeriesFinale]

I was really worried when I saw that CV was coming in - didn't he single-handedly lose a game for Manny Parra earlier this season? He has not been good lately.

Disappointing outing by CV, sure, but if the Brewers lose, CV won't have done it "single-handedly."

 

 

 

[mls4]

I know I'm late in posting this, but I could have thought of 2 or 3 better options in that situation than Villaneuva. Even knowing Coffey threw 2 innings yesterday.

[dlk9s]

Macha is so disgusted.

[topper09er]

CV is not good enough to be a 8th inning setup guy who get used in close games. At least a few run margin for him from now on. Coffey, DiF and Stetter only in close games.

 

Also, I love how everyone is so shocked that the backup catcher got used, as if you use your backup catcher like 80% of games so you better save him for extra innings.

[sargennm]

What a choke job by the whole team except Manny and prince.

[jwill535]

Why would you walk the guy to get to Puljos. I know that sets up the DP but why put another guy on who is going to score now.

 

As I type this COffey lights the field on fire.

[Team Canada]

Good grief.

[eanelson4]

What a bunch of Rubes. Way to waste a great outing by Parra...

[badgerfletch]

Who would have thought that the inning after Parra is taken out is the really ugly one

[crewcrazy]

Tough to see Manny's good start go to waste with a full-on bullpen implosion. Still a couple innings left, but would it kill anyone to get an out? Yeesh.

[SeriesFinale]

Well, this is disheartening.

 

Wow. What a gut-stab, right before the Dodgers come in and the All-Star Break.

[brewdude15]

CAN WE GET AN OUT, PLEASE!?!

[topper09er]

was that a playable ball? McGehee defense has been horrible at 3rd.

[crewcrazy]

Why would you walk the guy to get to Puljos. I know that sets up the DP but why put another guy on who is going to score now.

It wasn't an intentional walk -- Stetter just couldn't find the strike zone against his only hitter.

[topper09er]

wow, this is kind of thing that can cause a horrible stretch, at least we have the ASB because it looks like a dodger sweep

[mls4]

I can't understand what has happened to DiFelice.

[eanelson4]

Why leave Coffey in here? He pitched 2 yesterday, the team is probably not going to come back. Put someone else in there and let him rest.

[owbc]

The problem was that the bullpen did exactly the same things Parra usually does. Falling behind hitters, walking a backup catcher, and giving Pujols a 2-0 meatball.

[dlk9s]

From the "How Appropriate" Department:

 

My baby took a monstrous dump during the Stetter walk.

[davemakovec]

I wasn't meaning to imply that CV lost this one by himself, but he did lose that Braves game by himself.

 

This one goes on CV, Stetter (some time to lose the strike zone), Coffey, Macha, and the offense, who have gotten destroyed by Joel Pineiro.

 

That is, of course, barring a miracle.

[natronek8780]

I have had a problem with Macha's bullpen decisions from day one this year. I anticipated this was going to be a loss as soon as Villanueva came in. I just don't understand why he doesn't put Difelice in these higher leverage situations when Coffey is not available. Then to bring in Coffey later just amazing. If he was available then, why not before?

 

Great start for Parra. The bright side is we need him to look good for the rest of the year. Unfortunately, we can't keep finding ways to lose if we have a chance in 2009.

[Patrick425]

I'm assuming the shadows are getting tricky at Miller Park again since the Cards are struggling so much this inning.

[jwill535]

Would it be ok for Parra to shove CV, Stetter and Coffey?

[eanelson4]

I was trying to type it while he was up, but I wasn't logged in:

 

Why pitch to Pujols there? If it were me, I put him on in a heartbeat with 2nd base open and take my chances with Ludwick. Pujols is just way too good.

[sdcheezhd]

I didn't have too much problem with CV. He's only in there for 2 batters and I guess the thought is how much damage can he do? The problem is bringing in Coffey. He's 0-5 against Pujols but he had 40 pitches yesterday. You need a K there so leave in Stetter even if it's a rightie. Even if he still can't find the plate, walking Pujols isn't the worst thing in the world there.