Don’t
To everyone who jumped all over Benitez today for blowing the game . . . don’t. He blew the save (yes jimmy, there is a difference.)
There was a problem with getting squeezed by the umpire. Those watching from home saw it - a strike teacup like zone. But let’s not forget that Armando managed to get out of that inning without letting another run score. He lost the save to a mental lapse. It hurt, it happens, it sucks, get over it. He proved he could handle the escalated pressure by shaking it off and getting out of the inning without losing the game. We could talk about Mr. Wilson, but why hate? We just won 5 out of our last 6 games people, no reason to hate.
I will also point out that this was the first blown save in 8 outings. Last I checked that’s pretty damned good. 87.5% like a 3.5 GPA, how many of the haters out there can boast a 3.5 GPA at a top 50 school? How many of you can hit 9 out of 10 free throws. How many of you can do it to win a game? series? Championship? They guy is doing well. He is becoming a good closer. Not great yet, but good.
So I say if your going to jump all over a guy for getting an A- in closing, Don’t.
Do you still feel that way about Benetiz now that he’s blown 3 save oppos in a row and the Giants are on a 7 game slide? Just wondering?
Comment by gabaus — July 31, 2006 @ 3:25 pm
No, not really. I still think he is the best we have right now. But I could tell he was going to blow the save before he even got into the game last night. It was in his eyes, and his posture as he left the bullpen. His whole body was screaming hit me hard I won’t even try to stop you.
Comment by Jakey — July 31, 2006 @ 3:51 pm