Clemens moved up to Game 6

Journeyman · Oct 19, 2004

Looks like Houston will take their chances with the Rocket on less rest again.

Leaving Roy Oswalt for game 7 .

Hitman26 · Oct 19, 2004

I don't like this decision. I would rather have Rocket on full rest and Oswalt ready in the penn if Rocket doesn't have it for game 7. Munro is a major league pitcher and is capable of winning game 6. It doesn't matter what Garner does because if the Astros lose it will be all of his fault.

steeser · Oct 19, 2004

I think the decision is definitely the right one. Give yourself two chances to win it with your best two starters....albeit on one less day of rest.

charleslanger · Oct 19, 2004

I agree with Steezer: Munro can be ready in the pen behind the Rocket, just in case---

That's gonna be some series vs the Yankees-- i favor Houston to take it all.

jjgold · Oct 19, 2004

Rocket should pitch game 7

TheGeneral+ · Oct 19, 2004

Just win Stros :aktion033

bucsfan67 · Oct 19, 2004

Same problem i have said all along for the Cards.....they have the bats, but when push comes to shove, they have NO ACE to put on the mound....

Thats why i believed the Cubs could take them in a series, of course the Cubs couldn't get there.....but they had the pitchers to put out there for a short series....

Now the Astros have 2 shots with 2 aces, that are better than any of the Cards ptichers....so even if the Cards' bats can get them through one of the games, doubt they can do it with both.....

jwblue · Oct 19, 2004

It is similar to what McKeon did last year against the Yankees with Beckett. He pitched him on 3 days rest instead of saving him for game 7. It is the right decision.

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stef · Oct 19, 2004

Don't like it. I thought Clemens has a bad history on 3 days rest. As for Beckett and Clemens, age is a big difference. Olympic has Morris -140, seems high to me, Morris is a very vulnerable pitcher. Still would take Clemens at +130. Two big IFS on Game 6 in both leagues.

WorldRunner · Oct 19, 2004

Rocket isn't pitching game 6... they'll hold him till 7.

Journeyman · Oct 19, 2004

Its already been announced Clemens is going game 6

WorldRunner · Oct 19, 2004

According to Lidge who was just on the radio pete munro is starting :drink:

blueedwards · Oct 19, 2004

matt morris + clemens on short rest = over

lakerfan · Oct 19, 2004

ESPN news says Munro starting.

WorldRunner · Oct 19, 2004

lakerfan said:
ESPN news says Munro starting.

That's because he is... Like I said. These guys can believe what they want.

D2bets · Oct 19, 2004

Munro was roughly +220 vs. Morris in Game 2, if I recall. Can't be that high again, can it?

And if it goes to Game 7, who starts for St. Louis -- Suppan?

Journeyman · Oct 19, 2004

ESPN Headline News had Clemens /Morris at the time of this thread...WTF is going on?

Now its back to Munro..

And how about Clemens for 4-5 inning followed by OSWALT :think:

SubZaero · Oct 19, 2004

Munro and Morris for game 6

Clemens for game 7 (if), Stl Undecided...

WorldRunner · Oct 19, 2004

Munro is the best decision here.

You're up 3-2 and will have your ace on full rest for a potential game 7...you roll the dice here in game 6.

Journeyman · Oct 19, 2004

I love the idea of having Clemens and oswalt locked and loaded for game 7.

I was shocked when I saw they had moved him up.

It will probably go 7, but if they escape game 6 somehow they will be back on track come saturday...

Alot of scenarios for a game 7 ... Clemens and Oswalt , ya gotta like that!