Is this the end for Isringhausen? - The Postgame Pub

Crono139 · 05-15-2008, 04:38 PM

He performed exceptionally well at the beginning of the season, but that success is nowhere to be found now.

Today marked his sixth blown save, and it appears as if he's just not mentally in it anymore. He's already been taken out of the closer role, so it's just middle-relief until he returns back to normal.

Last Friday, he was so upset about his performance that he hurt himself by swatting at a TV during a post-game meeting. Little bit more a risk than Papelbon's water cooler incident.

Darius Ali · 05-15-2008, 06:03 PM

Gagne was never that great. And Im a Dodger fan. A product of Steroids.

Silversword55 · 05-15-2008, 06:16 PM

Izzy man, he sucks now! They should get rid of him! So should the Brewers with Gagne

Canadaleaf · 05-15-2008, 08:25 PM

he be back saving soon enough im trying to pick him up for cheap right now in my fantasy baseball league

Crono139 · 05-15-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadaleaf

he be back saving soon enough im trying to pick him up for cheap right now in my fantasy baseball league

I'm thinking about cutting him because now both him, and Chad Cordero aren't producing.

Canadaleaf · 05-15-2008, 09:03 PM

well i got franklin in my other league so it doesnt matter to me how he performs imo lol rahter him do bad though i guess

Crono139 · 05-15-2008, 11:22 PM

He is going to be placed on the DL now.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/spo...1?OpenDocument

Jerome · 05-16-2008, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darius Ali

Gagne was never that great. And Im a Dodger fan. A product of Steroids.

this could not be more false. pitchers performance is not affected by steroid use at all.

**Chubz** · 05-16-2008, 12:49 AM

have to disagree Jerome. The sauce helps with recovery time, significantly. Don't ask me how I know

Jerome · 05-16-2008, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chubz

The sauce helps with recovery time, significantly. Don't ask me how I know

of course it does... that's why many pitchers took it. however, it doesn't add velocity, give you extra sink, or anything like that. it doesn't even keep you from getting gassed after pitching two consecutive days. it mainly helps you stay off of the dl, and throw a few extra innings over the course of a season. it isn't going to make you a dominant pitcher.

**Chubz** · 05-16-2008, 01:28 AM

no, your right but it does insure that you are ready to go every 5th day

jstchilln120 · 05-18-2008, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerome

this could not be more false. pitchers performance is not affected by steroid use at all.

Couldn't agree more. When he was on that stretch run of 3 years when he was just unhittable.

Tom_Brady_rocks · 05-26-2008, 03:16 PM

I think that hes going to get one more chance to be the closer once he gets back from his injury and if he has a couple of bad starts then hes out as the closer and Ryan Franklin will be, I just don't think Izzy is good any more and as for Gagne i think he'll get it back on track because he will get plenty of save oppurtunities and he'll just start closin and shutin people down but he might give up 3 or 4 runs now and then.

**cruzg24** · 05-26-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Couldn't agree more. When he was on that stretch run of 3 years when he was just unhittable.

Like moneyman said for closers its all mental, its about blowing a save and coming in to the next game and shrugging it off. Steiroids also gives the closer a mentality that "Hey i know i have an advantage over this guy"

05-15-2008, 04:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Crono139 <3 Hayley <3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 3,821 vCash: 41509 Donate XBL Gamertag: Crono139 Rep Power: 95 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Is this the end for Isringhausen? He performed exceptionally well at the beginning of the season, but that success is nowhere to be found now. Today marked his sixth blown save, and it appears as if he's just not mentally in it anymore. He's already been taken out of the closer role, so it's just middle-relief until he returns back to normal. Last Friday, he was so upset about his performance that he hurt himself by swatting at a TV during a post-game meeting. Little bit more a risk than Papelbon's water cooler incident. Last edited by Crono139; 05-15-2008 at 04:42 PM.

05-15-2008, 06:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Darius Ali PGP HoFer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming Posts: 2,616 vCash: 29888 Donate My Blog: BallAboveAll-Basketball news and analysis PSN Gamertag: DariusJustinAli Blog Entries: 5 Rep Power: 56 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Is this the end for Isringhausen? Gagne was never that great. And Im a Dodger fan. A product of Steroids. __________________ "Just Win Baby"

05-15-2008, 06:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Silversword55 PGP HoFer Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 962 vCash: 2706 Donate Rep Power: 21	Re: Is this the end for Isringhausen? Izzy man, he sucks now! They should get rid of him! So should the Brewers with Gagne

05-15-2008, 08:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Canadaleaf Huge Baseball Fan! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 68 vCash: 1398 Donate Rep Power: 2	Re: Is this the end for Isringhausen? he be back saving soon enough im trying to pick him up for cheap right now in my fantasy baseball league __________________ Goal Line Blitz Football game ^referral link help me out but you got to play for a day(just make a player and check on him next day) to help me out, but it is a fun game so give it a try

05-15-2008, 09:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Canadaleaf Huge Baseball Fan! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 68 vCash: 1398 Donate Rep Power: 2	Re: Is this the end for Isringhausen? well i got franklin in my other league so it doesnt matter to me how he performs imo lol rahter him do bad though i guess __________________ Goal Line Blitz Football game ^referral link help me out but you got to play for a day(just make a player and check on him next day) to help me out, but it is a fun game so give it a try

05-15-2008, 11:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Crono139 <3 Hayley <3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 3,821 vCash: 41509 Donate XBL Gamertag: Crono139 Rep Power: 95 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Is this the end for Isringhausen? He is going to be placed on the DL now. http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/spo...1?OpenDocument

05-16-2008, 12:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chubz The Human Steamroller Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,698 vCash: 3558 Donate My Blog: The Chubzone XBL Gamertag: xXchubbzillaXx PSN Gamertag: Chubzilla Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 100 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Is this the end for Isringhausen? have to disagree Jerome. The sauce helps with recovery time, significantly. Don't ask me how I know __________________

05-16-2008, 01:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
Chubz The Human Steamroller Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,698 vCash: 3558 Donate My Blog: The Chubzone XBL Gamertag: xXchubbzillaXx PSN Gamertag: Chubzilla Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 100 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Is this the end for Isringhausen? no, your right but it does insure that you are ready to go every 5th day __________________

05-26-2008, 03:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tom_Brady_rocks PGP Batboy Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 3 vCash: 1013 Donate Rep Power: 0	Re: Is this the end for Isringhausen? I think that hes going to get one more chance to be the closer once he gets back from his injury and if he has a couple of bad starts then hes out as the closer and Ryan Franklin will be, I just don't think Izzy is good any more and as for Gagne i think he'll get it back on track because he will get plenty of save oppurtunities and he'll just start closin and shutin people down but he might give up 3 or 4 runs now and then.