April 18, 201115 yr Let's change the question then. You're the GM. Your response? Considering the only issue has been the 1st inning you have to just let him work through it and try to figure out a way to get him on track and in rhythm right out of the gate. If he wasn't so good after the rough start a more drastic measure would be in store, but right now it is mental and not physical as the stuff is clearly there after the 1st...
April 18, 201115 yr Considering the only issue has been the 1st inning you have to just let him work through it and try to figure out a way to get him on track and in rhythm right out of the gate. If he wasn't so good after the rough start a more drastic measure would be in store, but right now it is mental and not physical as the stuff is clearly there after the 1st... Does it really matter why it happens or when it happens? MLB is a results-oriented business/game. Can we hang our hat on "well if he can only get past the 1st?"
April 18, 201115 yr Does it really matter why it happens or when it happens? MLB is a results-oriented business/game. Can we hang our hat on "well if he can only get past the 1st?" I'm saying he has been nasty outside of the rough starts, so it is not a matter of him getting smacked around because his stuff is sub-par. This isn't escaping trouble over and over again. It's a mental issue, and on the coaches to get it figured out so that he is nasty from the jump...
April 18, 201115 yr I'm saying he has been nasty outside of the rough starts, so it is not a matter of him getting smacked around because his stuff is sub-par. This isn't escaping trouble over and over again. It's a mental issue, and on the coaches to get it figured out so that he is nasty from the jump... How long do you wait for the mental part to take effect?
April 18, 201115 yr As long as it takes... Even if he continues to have first-inning failures that put the Reds in a hole?
April 18, 201115 yr Even if he continues to have first-inning failures that put the Reds in a hole? As long as he is still shut down the rest of the way, yes...
April 18, 201115 yr As long as he is still shut down the rest of the way, yes... So 5 IP per game, 6.75 ERA, and a WHIP of 1.7 is acceptable? Adding stress on the bullpen? If he continues to fail why does it matter if he's good "most of the innings?"
April 18, 201115 yr As long as it takes... Why? If he's taking you out of ballgames and causing you to go early to an overused bullpen because of his high pitch counts, then he's not doing much good, regardless of what his potential might be or the fact that all of his innings but one are good. For the first time in a long time, the Reds have some nice options in the pitching department and it would be silly to stick with some guy toting a 6.75 ERA simply because he is - or was - designated as the "ace." I think if he keeps this up for another couple of starts, he will be allowed to "figure things out" in Louisville.
April 18, 201115 yr So 5 IP per game, 6.75 ERA, and a WHIP of 1.7 is acceptable? Adding stress on the bullpen? If he continues to fail why does it matter if he's good "most of the innings?" Not good. I am thinking like you. I either need to stop drinking or start drinking more heavily.
April 18, 201115 yr If you made me bet we will see him overcome his 1st inning challenges. I'm just not sure how long we should wait.
April 18, 201115 yr So 5 IP per game, 6.75 ERA, and a WHIP of 1.7 is acceptable? Adding stress on the bullpen? If he continues to fail why does it matter if he's good "most of the innings?" It's an overreaction to a small sample size. If it is June and there is still an issue get back to me...
April 18, 201115 yr If you made me bet we will see him overcome his 1st inning challenges. I'm just not sure how long we should wait. So do I. And at some point I think that Bryan Price has to be held accountable for some of Volquez' first-inning woes.
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