Stutes or Zagurski? Pig Poll 4-19-11

While the Mike’s are certainly great pitchers.. how can the buzz be just about these two of our bullpen’s finest?

Michael Stutes has a 2-1 win/loss record in 6.2 innings over 4 games. ERA of 2.70 with 11 K’s and 4 walks. He is the only Ironpig reliever with a loss. (The loss came on an unearned run)

Mike Zagurski is 1-0 over 3.1 innings in 3 games. His 1.93 ERA is second only to Michael Schwimer’s 1.50 ERA in the bullpen. Zagurski has struck out 7 and walked 1.

Speaking of Michael Schwimer, he has the best ERA of all the relievers at 1.50 and has appeared in 3 games for 6 innings. Walking only 2 he has struck out 4.

Then you have Jason Grilli who has pitched in 4.2 innings over 5 games. With a 1.93 ERA he has struck out 4 walking 3. Grilli has experience and seems to be solid in tight situations this year with the Ironpigs.

Scott Mathieson had a little bit of a control issue last night but in 6.2 innings over 4 games, he showed he is more than just a one inning show. His 2.70 ERA is ok, and 4 of his 6 walks on the season came last night. Hitting the high 90’s consistantly, Scott has struck out 9 so far.

Add in solid performances from Drew Carpenter and Juan Perez and this bullpen is solid.

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So Romero is heading to the DL. It happens. Who loses on this deal? The Ironpig’s bullpen. All the media attention is on Zagurski and Stutes.. who gets the call?

If I had any clout, my recommendation would be Michael Schwimer. A short stint in the bigs could give this guy a boost in development. He may not be the best bet for the long run, but give him a chance. Second choice is Mathieson. Yes, he had a short try last season and got shelled.. but he’s ready and I don’t know of anyone more deserving.

Who do I think will get the call.. well that’s easy. Looking back at minor league paychecks.. the minimum salary for a minor leaguer more than doubles when he gets a day on the big league roster. Stutes has not yet gotten the call and Zagurski has. My call is Zagurski.

Who do you think will get the call?

Feel free to comment to support your choice.

OinK!

***A few moments after I posted this it was announced that Mike Zagurski got the call! Good luck Mike!