Contreras Struggles Again
Contreras got in trouble in the third when he walked the first two batters. He served up a three-run homer to Blalock and numerous doubles before he left giving up seven runs in three and a third innings. Richard replaced Contreras, but he didn’t fair any better. He surrendered two runs, and the Rangers were up 9-1.
I got to the point in which I do not want to see Contreras pitch as a starter. He’s good for a few innings, and then when the batters see him for a second or third time, the wheels come off, and it is a crash course to disaster.
I would say replace him with Richard, but he hasn’t faired any better. Broadway looked solid in his innings of relief. Maybe he is ready for a starting role again.
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Thanks for the comment. I agree. Contreras seems to only be pitching a few good innigs and may be better served coming out of the bullpen in long relief. As for your thoughts on MacDougal–he had his chances. I hope he can do well elsewhere. I heard he signed a minor leauge deal with the Nationals today. Go Sox! Hopefully we play well tonight on ESPN.
Tough decision for Ozzie. He really wants to see him succeed but it’s obvious he ain’t. Gotta axe him now while there’s still time.
–Jeff
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