with what fredi did. The only thing I would have done differently was bring Gregg in in the top of the 9th, which is normally a pretty standard move… Definitely a painful loss though, but you kind of felt it looming all game…

I had a problem with Nelson being stretched into the 9th. Should’ve switched to either Gregg, or since Fredi was apparently playing for extra innings, Lindstrom.

Olsen is cruising sitting, i believe, at 90 pitches. the only hit he has given up is a groundball to the shortstop that was beat out by the fastest player on the field. he’s spotting his fastball and changeup while making every Rockie look foolish at the plate. you have a 2-0 lead. your team is a horrible at hitting with runners in scoring position.

not to mention – we begin the Philly series tomorrow, and follow up with the mets. REST THE BULLPEN!

instead of olsen finishing what he started Fredi pulls him, and in sequence, Waechter, Pinto, and Nelson give up a run in the 7, 8, and 9. As soon as he pulled olsen for Gonzos bat i told my father that we were gonna lose. i knew it. My buddy phil immediatly texted me “what the fuck is fredi doing?” so I know im not alone on this one. The least gonzo can do is go down swinging instead of looking at strike 3 with the bases loaded – olsen could have done that.

Just like in the Chicago series when he left Hendrikson out for the 7th inning with D. Lee, Aramis, and Edmonds due up – he doesnt know how to handle this staff. It’s a shame to be a Marlins fan sitting at home and watching this take place.

I dont have a problem with pinch hitting for a pitcher in a situation like that – only when he’s mowing down the lineup the whole afternoon and it is only the 6th inning. let the kid pitch. i wont be surprised if our ever outspoken scotty has something to say about the move in the comming days.

Sorry about the oversight.

The Marlins play on Tuesday, I think I will remember your pick is here, but if I don’t remind me.