Did you all notice what happened in today's Rockies DBacks game? Thru 8 innings the game was tied 1-1. The Rockies brought in their AllStar Closer Brian Fuentes to pitch the top of the 9th and he proceeds to get lit up for 6 runs including a GrandSlam hit by Tracy and the DBacks score a total of 7 runs off the Rockies BullPen. Then, in the bottom of the 9th the Arizona BullPen decides to return the favor (almost) giving up 6 runs. Some how Julio earns a save even though he gives up 1 run and 3 baserunners while only recording one out!
I am beginning to think that alot of major league baseball teams are going to have to rethink the roles for their relievers in this post performance enhancement era. Relievers just can't be used and depended upon as they use to be. It may be time to start developing starters that can go the distance again.
I am beginning to think that alot of major league baseball teams are going to have to rethink the roles for their relievers in this post performance enhancement era. Relievers just can't be used and depended upon as they use to be. It may be time to start developing starters that can go the distance again.
