Around the Horn: September17, 2011
September 17th, 2011 | by Ray Flowers |(1) Tommy Hanson and Jair Jurrjens both out for the first round of the playoffs if the Braves make it?
(2) Hanley Ramirez has shoulder surgery.
(3) Joe Mauer done for the year. Is Justin Morneau to follow?
(4) Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez in danger of being shut down?
By Ray Flowers
Tags: Braves, Cardinals, Carlos Gonzalez, Hanley Ramirez, Jason Kubel, Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Marlins, Rockies, Tommy Hanson Jair Jurrjens, Troy Tulowitzki, Twins
By Jcallaway on Sep 17, 2011
Ray, have you heard anything about Vance Worley moving to the pen once the Phillies clinch? I read something to that effect, but I’m not sure its true. I have to decide whether to start him in the finals. Obviously, if he’s not starting then I sit him. Thanks!
Jeremy
By Nick on Sep 17, 2011
I am down to the final day of my season. I have been in first place all year (largely thanks to your advice) and now the championships rests on picking up two pitchers for Sunday. (It’s a standard, head to head league.) I’m looking for all categories but strikeouts is the most important. Here are my choices:
Bruce Chen vs. White Sox
Dillon Gee vs. Braves
Esmil Rogers vs. Giants
Carl Pavano vs. Indians
Alfredo Simon vs. Angels (and Weaver)
Brad Lincoln vs. Dodgers
Tim Wakefield vs. Rays
I know how much you hate selecting pitchers for one day… but I’m interested in your selection. I have thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated your help all season. Thanks
By Ray Flowers on Sep 18, 2011
JCallaway – If I understand things correctly, Worley will continue to take his regular turn in the rotation for the rest of the season. Once the playoffs start, he’ll then be sent to the bullpen.
By Ray Flowers on Sep 18, 2011
Nick-
Sorry I got to this so late. I’m slammed all morning doing Twitter work for SiriusXM starting at 7 AM.
By the time I got to this, the only SP still going is Lincoln. Again, my apologies. Wish I would have gotten the question before 8 PM on Saturday night (I was out).
Good luck.