The 11-game winning streak comes to a close on a night when it seemed predestined to extend to 12.
At the bookends of the streak we have Javier Lopez suffering the losses in almost Little League-like fashion. Got news for you, bro. Hunter Jones is taking your job.
Mostly, though, Tuesday night's ugly game in Cleveland raises two basic points:
1. Why Julio at short? He's not really much of an upgrade on Nick Green, who did little over the previous 11 games to warrant being taken out of the lineup. He might not be the most potent hitter on the planet but, shucks, he catches the ball when it's thrown to him.
2. Brad Penny has struggled with command every time he's pitched this season. If the trend holds, it's a no-brainer about what to do with Justin Masterson when Dice-K returns.
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Completely agree Bry. Lopez is that one guy in the bullpen that I don't trust this season, like Chad Fox, Rich (El Guapo) Garces, Frank Castillo or late years Alan Embree. Last night, felt like old school Red Sox.
ReplyDeleteAgree on Nick Green also. I've never liked Lugo and Green has been playing well. Penny is tough to watch. Just can't throw strikes. With all that being said, it will be interesting to see how they bounce back tonight with Lester. If there are no rainouts, Monday and Tuesday against the Stankees will be rematch between Lester-Joba and Beckett-Burnett. That doesn't happen too often.