Red Sox (Bello) vs Blue Jays (Lauer): 4/29/26, 3:07pm

[Brock Beauchamp]

The question of the year: was the opposing pitching good last night, or are the Red Sox just that bad?

	FRI	SAT	SUN	MON	TUE	TOT
Tyler Rogers	0	14	11	0	14	39
Tommy Nance	13	0	0	16	0	29
Spencer Miles	28	0	0	0	0	28
Mason Fluharty	13	8	0	0	13	34
Louis Varland	0	30	20	0	15	65
Joe Mantiply	19	0	0	12	0	31
Jeff Hoffman	0	0	24	0	10	34
Braydon Fisher	14	0	19	0	0	33

[ComeTogether]

 

 

 

 

[Brownie19]

I think there's a good chance Varland is unavailable today.  4 in 5 days, including a 30 pitch outing in there is really pushing it.  Rogers would be 4 in 5 days as well.  Let's hope the offense steps up and the high leverage guys get a rest.

[Orgfiller]

12 minutes ago, Brownie19 said:

I think there's a good chance Varland is unavailable today.  4 in 5 days, including a 30 pitch outing in there is really pushing it.  Rogers would be 4 in 5 days as well.  Let's hope the offense steps up and the high leverage guys get a rest.

I'm not sure if Rogers has those same restrictions. Sure, he probably shouldn't be throwing on 3 consecutive days except on emergencies, but I'm not sure if there's the same need for concern with him throwing 4 out of 5 days. He's old and might get general body soreness but it's not like his arm is under extreme duress to warrant the same worry.

[Brownie19]

3 minutes ago, Orgfiller said:

I'm not sure if Rogers has those same restrictions. Sure, he probably shouldn't be throwing on 3 consecutive days except on emergencies, but I'm not sure if there's the same need for concern with him throwing 4 out of 5 days. He's old and might get general body soreness but it's not like his arm is under extreme duress to warrant the same worry.

100%  That's why I just mentioned him after Varland.  I'd be quite surprised if they used Varland tonight.  Less surprised if Rogers pitched.

[JaysFan99]

I hope Piñango is back in the lineup today.  I'd like to see what the young guy can do.

Also, do you think Straw is a viable leadoff hitter if we get the 2021 version of him?  I know that's Springer's spot, but having Straw's speed at the top would be nice.  Not sure what kind of OBP is ideal for a leadoff hitter.  Springer can hit behind Oka in the 5 spot.

[hanton]

27 minutes ago, Brownie19 said:

I think there's a good chance Varland is unavailable today.  4 in 5 days, including a 30 pitch outing in there is really pushing it.  Rogers would be 4 in 5 days as well.  Let's hope the offense steps up and the high leverage guys get a rest.

hope they test miles with some high leverage innings

[glory]

Varland will definitely be available today. JS had Hoffman pitching 4 in 5 days on five separate occasions in 2025. I don't think that's going to deter how JS uses the pen. It probably should (overuse might be a reason for Hoffman's issues last season, at least partly), but it won't be. 

[mphenhef]

33 minutes ago, JaysFan99 said:

I hope Piñango is back in the lineup today.  I'd like to see what the young guy can do.

Also, do you think Straw is a viable leadoff hitter if we get the 2021 version of him?  I know that's Springer's spot, but having Straw's speed at the top would be nice.  Not sure what kind of OBP is ideal for a leadoff hitter.  Springer can hit behind Oka in the 5 spot.

What kind of OBP is ideal for a lead off hitter?  The higher the better.

[Omar]

All things considered,  I think if Varland stays in the closing role it will be better for him (ie. less innings pitched) in terms of overall innings pitched vs his 2025 appearances.  Sure he will get his appearances but I believe John Schneider won't use him multiple innings.   Now he can go out there with the knowledge he is a one inning guy for the most part and just HAM.  

[Brownie19]

51 minutes ago, JaysFan99 said:

I hope Piñango is back in the lineup today.  I'd like to see what the young guy can do.

Also, do you think Straw is a viable leadoff hitter if we get the 2021 version of him?  I know that's Springer's spot, but having Straw's speed at the top would be nice.  Not sure what kind of OBP is ideal for a leadoff hitter.  Springer can hit behind Oka in the 5 spot.

No, I do not think Straw is a viable leadoff hitter.  He's not a viable starting player.  He's a 4th OF/defensive replacement.

I'd also like to see Pinango get some more at bats.  We've just been facing a barrage of lefties as of late.

[RA Whiffleball]

I think Fisher, Miles, Hoffman, Fluharty, and Rogers are all in play.  

Big game today, to lose a home series to them when we miss Crochet would be a disappointment.

Hopefully our offense can run up a big lead.