After the Pujols hit, I think a good argument could be made to stick with Hawkins. That said, the move to Eyre worked out, and Walker was able to secure the final out. I think circumstances bit us the a$$ tonight...I don't imagine Felipe thought we'd make it from Snow down to the pitcher's spot in the inning (which shouldn't suggest that it's excusable). But I'd be pretty reluctant to go to Benitez at this point too...Benitez is a mighty valuable piece of the 2006 puzzle. I have a feeling Benitez will see some spot duty, but Walker is gonna throw his arm clean off by the time we're done with 2005.

I wish Walker would have done his job.