In order to compete with the elite teams in MLB, you need a
consistent closer. If Tommy "Heartburn" Hunter continues to struggle,
I think the Baltimore Orioles should give Johan Santana a chance in that role
when he is ready in June. It'd be a way to maximize his potential to reach his
former skill level, while safely limiting him to only one inning every few
days.
Hunter has only 2 blown saves, and fortunately the O's came
back to win both of those games, but it hasn't been pretty. He hasn't had a
1-2-3 inning yet, always allowing several baserunners before shutting the door.
This is nothing new for Hunter. He deserved a shot in the role, but he isn't a
stable enough pitcher to stay in it.
Baltimore Orioles 1B Chris Davis is back and starting in today's lineup. Unfortunately, C Matt Wieters was put on the DL. The Orioles are in 1st place in the AL East, even though haven't had all of their positional starters in the lineup at the same time for even 1 game yet.
©2014 Denim McDemus
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