I have to say that a lot of prople have a problem with the way Maddon manages in the post-season and that today I have officially joined the club. I mean, I have no real problem removing Arrieta who was pitching bravely but not very well. I actually don’t have a problem bringing in Lester in relief. I kind of question replacing Lester with a man at first and two outs. Pitchers like Lester get out of trouble. That’s why they are paid. But replacing him with Edwards? Come on. Is Edwards the only guy in the bullpen? Isn’t Strop available?
The other thing is that Edwards blew Game 2 under similar circumstances. Furthermore, you can always tell when Edwards doesn’t have it because he is wild. One walk and that should be it. As it is, the Nats have had two competitive innings and have brought the series back to Washington. Unconscionable.
Hendricks goes Thursday night against either Gonzalez or Roark. Maddon has already telegraphed his intention to use Quintana if he is faced with an Arrieta-like situation. Which is fine were it not for his proclivity to take Hendricks out when he doesn’t have to do so. It also begs the question why Lackey is on the playoff roster if not to pitch long relief should one of the starters falter early.
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