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August 16, 2005
Deviled Unit
The Devil Rays have beaten Randy Johnson now three consecutive times - albeit over the span of eight years. More topical, the Big Unit has an ERA of 10.45 ERA against Tampa Bay this season.
Throw in Randy's back concerns and I believe Torre should watch Unit tonight using the three-run rule. Johnson should be taken out of this game the minute he allows his 3rd run of the game - and, whether that's the first inning or the eighth inning will be up to Johnson.
This is no time to allow games to get away from you. Every winnable game must be won.
Posted by Steve Lombardi at August 16, 2005 12:07 PM
Comments
Agreed, SL - and if Randy gets bombed early on, Small is waiting in the pen to help us out. Unit's ego be damned!
Posted by: Shaun P at August 16, 2005 12:15 PM
Agreed, Small should be the first guy they go to this evening - unless it's the 9th.
Posted by: Steve Lombardi at August 16, 2005 12:26 PM
Johnson's not going to get bombed.
CW said that there would be no change in the standings (either direction) until this weekend. Suddenly, Schilling explodes and the Sox have a AAA pitcher going tonight.
The Yankees are in a very good position to pick up another game: Today.
Posted by: Jason O. at August 16, 2005 01:53 PM
You can't have such a hard-and-fast "three run rule" with a guy like Randy Johnson. What if Johnny Gomes hits a three run homer in the 1st? You're going to yank him? He could still easily settle in and have a solid start.
You take these things as they come and see what happens.
Posted by: Joel at August 16, 2005 04:48 PM