Jeemers? You Okay Buddy?
Last night, you were bad. You didn’t kill us, but only because your homeboy’s the man, the keystone and the fire brigade. You lasted two-thirds of an inning and gave up a double and two walks. Luckily, they were in that order. During a week of highs, I hate to be the log in the Hi-C (patent pending), but I’m officially concerned.
You’re the eighth inning guy, and theres no one waiting in the wings. Rich Garces is not walking through that door. The kids are inconsistent, the veterans are ancient, and Justin Masterson is looking more like a starter than some late season bullpen help. Julio Lugo should have knocked down that ball in the seventh and you would have had a bit more breathing room, but he didn’t. Your curve was working, but your splitter wasn’t and sometimes you’ve gotta go with your strengths.
We know you’ve had a sore wrist, it happens. We’ve all had to take a few days from time to time. If you need a week just tell us, we’ll understand. Its really important that the old Okajima returns.
Regards,
The Rotation, New England, and the Red Sox Diaspora
May 21st, 2008 at 9:36 am
It is time to move the ancient warriors off the stage. Timlin is through; lopez is ineffective. Lugo is usless baggage.
May 21st, 2008 at 10:44 am
Agreed on Timlin, but Lopez has been reasonably effective, and really, who would replace him?
Lugo has been getting on base just above league average at .349. Yeah, he has shown no power (.331 SLG), but he’s not making outs at the pace he did last year. His 2008 matches up pretty well with his career averages, so offensively the Red Sox have what they paid for.
The defense has been bad, but let’s not be so reactionary. His timing makes the errors look worse. Lugo ain’t going anywhere.