It seems like Bush was mad about being sent down to Nashville. Compare that to Wes Obermueller back in 2004:

Obermueller took the setback positively.

“It’s something they knew I need and something I know I need,” he said. “If I have a more consistent rate I think I’ll have more consistent pitching, and more confidence.

“They know I’ll work hard. I’ve got some goals to accomplish here.”

I’d rather see a guy be upset about being sent down than saying, “I needed this.”

i definately thouhgt Bush should have been the odd man out of the rotation once we had everyone healthy, but this is ridculous. what happens now when Sheets goes out in the 3rd inning on tuesday?

Really I am. Though maybe I shouldn’t be. I thought Ned would veto the idea of sending Bush out without much thought, leaving Parra the odd man out of the rotation and likely headed for AAA. I would prefer having him in the pen as the long reliever to McClung, or even in addtion to McClung instead of keeping TBow around as a virtually useless 25th man. Given the lack of options among the relievers, and Ned’s Bush love, I assumed that Parra would get the boot when he couldn’t make it out of the 5th today. I like keeping Parra in the rotation though.

The obvious “odd man out’ is. . . should be. . . must be. . . . Turnbow.
It’s clear he has lost the confidence of Ned (despite what he may say—-actions speak louder than words).
Do YOU want him pitching in a close game?
Didn’t think so.

Cut him loose.
The Pirates just ate $11 mil by saying good bye to Matt Morris.
The Brewers should say bye to Derrick Turnbow.

Looking at the bigger picture, we should be very, very pleased with what the FO and/or Yost have done.

Right now, for the first time all year, we’re counting on all of our starters to be healthy the next time through the rotation. The brain trust didn’t have to make this decision all at once, but they’ve chosen Gallardo, Villanueva, and Parra over the vets. It’s temporary, sure, and Bush didn’t make the decision that hard, but still…if you had told me they would have made this call by May 1, I wouldn’t have believed you. I would’ve guessed Bush would be in the rotation and after all of the set-up shenanigans, Villa would be pitching short relief.

Sort of like the pitcher-batting-8th business, I don’t know that choosing Parra over Bush makes much of a difference, but I really like having a manager/GM/whatever that is willing to make that choice. Can you imagine Lou or Dusty doing that?

I wouldn’t be surprised if they planned to send him back down and he’s been doing great.

I really thought they would just cut Turnbow after yesterday, though McClung and Bush’s roles would overlap then.

Will Brad Nelson give up #31 to Dave Bush or will Bushie have to adjust to a different uniform number as well?

http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/article/what_do_teams_use_to_evaluate_pitchers/

But this guy gets sent down to the minors. On a team that is clearly in contention. Do they have any idea that he has been a decent to good major league starter for over 4 years now? Did he lose his velocity or break into the clubhouse kitchen and steal some sodas?

Seriously, how can a half billion dollar business not be able to recognize that one of their employees is and has been for many years as solid as you can get without being a star. There is NOTHING in his performance record that indicates that he is anything but.

I don’t think we’ll be seeing Zach Jack again any time soon.