July 31, 2005
Bootcheck-ed Out Too Early
Chris Bootcheck gave the Angels six good innings today, allowing just 1 run to the New York Yankees. He threw strikes, 55 out of 79 pitches going his way. Why did Scioscia pull him after six? The Angels bullpen, which worked quite a bit over the last few days, gives up five runs and the teams now find themselves tied at six. It seems Bootcheck could have gone into the seventh. If he gives up a hit or a walk, pull him. Otherwise, give him a chance to go 100 pitches.
Posted by David Pinto at
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Bootcheck was a relief pitcher this season (3 appearances) up until today's game. Maybe he was on a pitch count or he just ran out of gas.
He must have been, because the Angels bullpen has been looking gassed lately . . .
He was a starter in AAA, and doing well, which is one reason the Angels called him up. And yes, the bullpen has been sucky - guess they haven't recovered from the 18 inning loss to Toronto Thursday night. Too bad Soscia didn't give Bootcheck a chance to go a little longer.
