Parra's Workload
After another stellar outing by Parra yesterday I got curious about his past workload. Here are his yearly IP according to The Baseball Cube:
2002 - 49.2
2003 - 138.2
2004 - 73.1
2005 - 91.0
2006 - 86.0
2007 - 133.0
Assuming he is past his arm problems, it is conceivable that even if he makes the team out of spring training we are not going to have a full year of him. If you use this law of 30 that everybody was referencing with Gallardo, we probably shouldn't expect more than 160-165 innings. That being the case, what is the best way to distribute those innings or do we consider him a special circumstance that isn't bound by that 30 inning rule because he is older than Gallardo?
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tricky
This is a good reason to "maintain the depth", though. Based on what we've seen so far, I would give Parra a rotation slot, and if everything goes well--he pitches well, he stays healthy--deal with the innings when that comes up. If he hits 150 or so and starts flagging, send him down or send him to the 'pen, but it seems like since he's pitching so well, we might as well get whatever we can out of him for as long as it's safe to expect his arm to work.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 16, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
second that, the tricky part
by goirish2107 on Mar 16, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
160 innings seems to be the consensus
If they can limit his innings at AAA, then they can call him up and ride him through August and September.
I'm just afraid that if he starts the year in the rotation, Ned would figure out that he's really good and burn him up right away. Then they'd be stuck throwing Capuano, Bush, or Vargas (assuming they're all still on the roster) in important games in August and September.
And in response to your opinion, Jeff, I agree but I think pitching in the minors goes beyond gaining "15 innings" or so. They can keep his work consistent down there, and there isn't as much stress on his arm working to AAA batters as there is in the MLB.
That being said, if he starts the year in the rotation, I won't complain. He deserves it. I just hope we still have him in September.
by Jordan M on Mar 16, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't know
Innings pitched becomes an issue for pitches as young as Gallardo, 20-23 range. Parra is 25. He is close to his "peak performance age," so his arm should be something the Brewers can ride all season. I think that can be seen in the way the Brewers are treating him in Spring Training. They are trying to get him more innings...not less.
by jimmyb1799 on Mar 16, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
6-man?
by baumann on Mar 17, 2008 6:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting Idea
by Jordan M on Mar 17, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
With 6 pitchers
by brewfan2 on Mar 17, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about starter by committee?
Maybe the pairs could be a bit flexible. If Sheets throws a complete game, Vargas may start the next game and the partners would shift one spot as appropriate. I'd be happy to help Yost and Maddux keep track of innings and who needs a start.
Three or four guys in the bullpen are on clean-up duty... Gagne, Turnbow, Shouse and maybe McClung, just for fun.
by DaleCoop14 on Mar 18, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey
As long as a combo of 2 of them can get through 6 innings.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Mar 18, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or...How about
Game 1: Sheets 2 innings, Suppan 2 innings, Manny 2 innings, Mota 1 inning, Torres 1 inning, Gagne 1 inning.
Game 2: Gallardo 2 innings, Vargas 2 innings, Villy 2 innings, Shouse 1 inning, Riske 1 inning, Turnbow 1 inning.
Each guy gets a day off to rest and then they're right back at it after their day off. If pitch counts are low, some pitchers could go over 2 innings. This would also leave 5 hitters on the bench and theoretically could bat for the pitcher every AB.
by brewfan2 on Mar 18, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We would
by DaleCoop14 on Mar 18, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Problems
- Shouse 1 inning = :(
- If someone implodes, say Turnbow is having a bad day and gives up 5 runs without getting an out, you don't have anybody to go to.
by Jordan M on Mar 18, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Mar 18, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Other
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Mar 18, 2008 5:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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