A Lesson for Macha

Venezuela trounced Italy yesterday, but it was no fault of Marvelous Mark DiFelice. He started and threw four scoreless innings, striking out one and allowing only three baserunners--all hits, no walks, as is his custom.

And not to go too crazy on the analysis here, but the VZ lineup is quite strong--DiF faced Melvin Mora, Bobby Abreu, Miguel Cabrera, and Magglio Ordonez, among others. That same lineup racked up 7 runs in 4 innings after DiFelice left the game.

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Is there any innings limit in the WBC?

DiFelice was at only 45 pitches. I’m kind of surprised they didn’t let him try and go five.

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by TheJay on Mar 8, 2009 10:02 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He could've gone as many as 70 pitches

So yeah, it’s weird that he was pulled this early.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Mar 8, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think the WBC is kinda like Little League

ON ESPN they talked about a reliever who had a 70 pitch limit in the first round pitch count during the US/Canada game, so I’m guessing the managers have consulted with the major league club and set how much a guy can pitch in a 3-4 day stretch.

by Getting Yosted on Mar 8, 2009 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've always liked DeFelice

I think he should be on the major league roster. I don’t know where he stands as far as options go, but I think he’d be excellent in long relief.

by dishingoutdimes on Mar 8, 2009 11:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

If Looper does start the season on the DL

And McClung is in the starting rotation I would think there is a very good chance that DeFelice will start in the bullpen this season as the designated long reliever.

by Saltire on Mar 8, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Acknowledging it's early

Obviously, we’re a month away from opening day, etc, but:

1) If Looper isn’t ready by Opening Day, and
2) McClung continues to struggle this spring (21.60 ERA in his first two outings)

Would DiFelice, Chase Wright or Nick Green be your top choice for the remaining rotation spot?

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Mar 8, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DiFi

Though I like the other two, they’re going to have to put up good numbers at 3A to surpass Mark.

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by Jordan M on Mar 8, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Chase Wright...

For no good reason.

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by CATALYST on Mar 8, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

by molitorfan on Mar 8, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm just getting around to getting into the WBC...

sounds like I’ll be spending a bit of time today catching up on DiFelice and the other Brewers playing. But first, this Japan-Korea game that happens to go on right now…

by Zeyes on Mar 9, 2009 6:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And for kicks...

Second post in BTF’s game chatter for yesterday’s games:

Mark DiFelice?! The catcher?

EDIT: Oh, I guess that was Mike.

Dang.

by Zeyes on Mar 9, 2009 6:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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