Deviled Unit
Posted by Steve Lombardi on August 16th, 2005 · Comments (4)
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.
Agreed, SL – and if Randy gets bombed early on, Small is waiting in the pen to help us out. Unit’s ego be damned!
Agreed, Small should be the first guy they go to this evening – unless it’s the 9th.
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.
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.