First mistake by Hargrove
Watching the game tonight, I finally see the first major managerial mistake for the M's--> Putting in Thornton during the 5th inning meltdown.
Looking at the M's bullpen, Thornton is easily the worst pitcher. The only reason he made the team is because he is out of options. He is the pitcher you put in when your team is up by 10 runs, or down by 10 runs. He is the last pitcher to get work, and is basically buried on the bench.
So here we are facing the best pitcher in the AL, at home, in the second game of the season.
Your starter Meche is in trouble, and you've got Villone and Franklin who can give you 3+ innings no problem. Shiggy can give you two easy. Thornton has no business being in that game.
He is this years Jarvis, but for different reasons.
Even if Thornton strikes out every batter he faces, it was a lousy move.
I have no idea what Hargrove was thinking. This a clear example for me where a bad move costs you the game. Plain and simple.
Watching the game tonight, I finally see the first major managerial mistake for the M's--> Putting in Thornton during the 5th inning meltdown.
Looking at the M's bullpen, Thornton is easily the worst pitcher. The only reason he made the team is because he is out of options. He is the pitcher you put in when your team is up by 10 runs, or down by 10 runs. He is the last pitcher to get work, and is basically buried on the bench.
So here we are facing the best pitcher in the AL, at home, in the second game of the season.
Your starter Meche is in trouble, and you've got Villone and Franklin who can give you 3+ innings no problem. Shiggy can give you two easy. Thornton has no business being in that game.
He is this years Jarvis, but for different reasons.
Even if Thornton strikes out every batter he faces, it was a lousy move.
I have no idea what Hargrove was thinking. This a clear example for me where a bad move costs you the game. Plain and simple.
posted by Tom at
9:29 PM
