Boof Bonser (1 Viewer)

[LHUCKS]

I decided to bench him in favor of Lowe this week...I think the Yankees may light him up tonight.

Any thoughts on this kid?

 

[meeka]

AL Central = Division of Champions

 

[Funkley]

Boof is the real deal but it's safe to bench any pitcher against the Yankees.

 

[JMJ]

I agree with the benching and it is nothing against Boof. I think he is an outstanding young pitcher with a bright future.

I bench any pitcher who is not a universally recognized, top 10-15 SP against the:

Yankees

Mets

Red Sox

Indians

Blue Jays

 

[pigskin pimp]

Boof is the real deal but it's safe to bench any pitcher against the Yankees.

 

[eoMMan]

I started him with confidence this week.....I'm think he's in line to get 2 starts.

 

[snitwitch]

Boof is the real deal but it's safe to bench any pitcher against the Yankees.

Also benched him tonight. He will go right back in my lineup for most of his starts though.

 

[pigskin pimp]

I started him with confidence this week.....I'm think he's in line to get 2 starts.

Sorry, dude. This game's going to kill your ERA and WHIP.The Yankees brought some whoop ### in from NYC these last 2 games.Might as well set up a tee for them.

 

[Green94]

AL Central = Division of Champions

 

[eoMMan]

I started him with confidence this week.....I'm think he's in line to get 2 starts.

Sorry, dude. This game's going to kill your ERA and WHIP.The Yankees brought some whoop ### in from NYC these last 2 games.Might as well set up a tee for them.

True, but I still believe in the BOOF! And Beckett's performance helped even out my stats so it wasn't that bad of a day for me.

 

[Wooderson]

I agree with the benching and it is nothing against Boof. I think he is an outstanding young pitcher with a bright future.I bench any pitcher who is not a universally recognized, top 10-15 SP against the:YankeesMetsRed SoxIndiansBlue Jays

I started Boof as well last night. Then I got to thinking as he was getting lit up. Why do I start pitchers like him against good hitting teams. In the past I will just start my pitchers no matter who the play.Thanks for the list above I think it would be a good idea to get a list of teams together that you just don't start a pitcher against unless they are of the elite status.

 

[Funkley]

I agree with the benching and it is nothing against Boof. I think he is an outstanding young pitcher with a bright future.I bench any pitcher who is not a universally recognized, top 10-15 SP against the:YankeesMetsRed SoxIndiansBlue Jays

I started Boof as well last night. Then I got to thinking as he was getting lit up. Why do I start pitchers like him against good hitting teams. In the past I will just start my pitchers no matter who the play.Thanks for the list above I think it would be a good idea to get a list of teams together that you just don't start a pitcher against unless they are of the elite status.

I don't think it's as absolute as that. Much more of a grey area when it comes to baseball because you don't want to lose ground in the counting stats. There has to be an element of luck and feel involved. You really can't afford to have a pitching staff that can only play against 50% of the american league. I would've sat Boof against the Yanks last night but that's about it. Otherwise you have to be able to play your team or they're not worth having.

 

[Wooderson]

I agree with the benching and it is nothing against Boof. I think he is an outstanding young pitcher with a bright future.I bench any pitcher who is not a universally recognized, top 10-15 SP against the:YankeesMetsRed SoxIndiansBlue Jays

I started Boof as well last night. Then I got to thinking as he was getting lit up. Why do I start pitchers like him against good hitting teams. In the past I will just start my pitchers no matter who the play.Thanks for the list above I think it would be a good idea to get a list of teams together that you just don't start a pitcher against unless they are of the elite status.

I don't think it's as absolute as that. Much more of a grey area when it comes to baseball because you don't want to lose ground in the counting stats. There has to be an element of luck and feel involved. You really can't afford to have a pitching staff that can only play against 50% of the american league. I would've sat Boof against the Yanks last night but that's about it. Otherwise you have to be able to play your team or they're not worth having.

TrueI just am going to give a little more thought before I start my lesser starters against teams like the Yanks.

 

[LHUCKS]

Yeah...pretty happy I benched Boof.

What's the story behind the name "boof"?

 

[posty]

Yeah...pretty happy I benched Boof.What's the story behind the name "boof"?

From wiki...After the 2001 season, he legally changed his name from John Paul to Boof, a nickname he had had since childhood.

 

[eoMMan]

I started him today, but he's on a short leash.

If the Royals rock him, I might have to let him go for someone else. His ERA is 6.53 coming into today's start.

 

[eoMMan]

6 walks in a little over 3 innings.....oh boy.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

6 walks in a little over 3 innings.....oh boy.

Whip is taking a beating, 3 hits though.