Because if you overuse your bullpen, you end up with situations like yesterday where Wheeler and Qualls both need to rest, and Lidge can end up being one of your only options to pitch the ninth.
I agree. Wandy has done great this season, but he's gotta take one for the team and keep pitching tonight. Then let Lidge get some more work.
The game isn't exactly over, especially with this team's recent late inning success. I'd much rather put Borkowski or someone like that out for a few innings. He's fresh (only 4 innings this season) and fairly good.
Frustrating finish... after working the count to 3-1, Lee goes way out of the zone on ball 4 to tap out to third and end the game. If he takes that pitch, all Ensberg needs is a single and this game is tied.