And in the Inge Neftali Feliz pitched in neither game.
Now, I should warn you, I'm an idiot. Ron Washington and the managerial staff know 1,000 times more about handling bullpens and pitchers more than me.
However, if Washington has a chink in the armor, it's handling the bullpen. This has been well-documented by smarter guys than me.
Feliz has made six appearances this season. Two of those came in non-save opportunities against Boston, including opening day. He's pitched twice since April 5 -- once in the Baltimore series and the opener of the Detroit series. Now, if you didn't want him to go in the second game until you got a lead, I guess I understand.
Why he wasn't out there at some point in yesterday's game makes the entire situation utterly more perplexing. On Tuesday, you had already won the first game of the series, you were on the road.
However, Wednesday you spoiled perfectly good performances from Dave Bush and Mason Tobin in a tight game only to allow Mark Lowe to blow it. Still, you are in the game and Darren O'Day is going in the ninth. That is ridiculous.
You have an off day today, Feliz hasn't been worked (if hte excuse for pitching him in those Boston games was to get him some work, I think going yesterday in Detroit would've fit the profile) too much. He's your best pitcher. You needed to get outs. Unexcusable.
Notes:
1. Mark Lowe needs to go away.
2. Why no love for Pedro Strop. Seems like he still needs to prove something to local yokels. The jury is still out, but he's been fine so far.
3. Anyone seen the Rangers offense? And, no, we can't blame it on Josh Hamilton's injury.
4. Is there a big enough raise possible for Mike Maddux's impact?
5. Love Adrian Beltre's defense. His bat has to wake up. You don't pay that money for defense.
