Manager John Russell had a tough decision to make on who will fill that number five spot for the time being. Both candidates- Brian Burres and Jeff Karstens have thrown well of late and coming off of their last performances, both deserve to get another chance at starting.
Let's look at the season numbers
Burres- 2-1, 4.09 era. 22ip, 21h, 10er 14bb, 13k
Karstens- 1-1, 4.08era. 17.2ip, 20h, 8er, 7bb, 11k
Both guys have had similar numbers and similar outings- 2 good starts and 1 bad one.
Russell announced that Burres will get the ball and Karstens will head to the pen. Did he make the right decision? In this case I'm going to say yes, but only for the short term.
Burres has allowed 10 runs, but six came in his first start and four came in a bullpen outing. In his last 12.1 innings of work, Burres has allowed only seven hits and hasn't allowed a run. How do you not give him the ball again.
Karstens has shown in the past that he was pretty valuable as a swing guy. Preforming well as a long guy and can spot start if necessary.
In the end though, does it really matter? That fifth spot will go to Brad Lincoln sometime this season anyways, so Burress is just keeping it warm for him. In the meantime though, it would be nice to see what this kid can do a couple more times through the rotation.
both guys threw a couple good games, but bioth guys still suck
ReplyDeleteyeah both are short term fixes. when they get bombed, do you think they will try and sign someone. of course not. noah lory and braden looper are still out there
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