QUOTE (kapzk @ Jun 14, 2011 -> 02:49 PM)
Ya Santos has hit a bump on the road, but I don't think you yank him yet after just one blown save this past 2 weeks. I certainly do believe there is a different mental aspect between the 8th and 9th innings. It might not be that great of a deal for the pitcher but for hitters they certainly bat different. B/c it is ur last shot at scoring runs so the batting approach/mentality is certainly different. It just makes it that much easier for the hitters to cue up on a fastball when they know that is coming.
In his last 10 games, he also has 4 losses to go with the blown save, and looks ineffective and sometimes downright scary up there. More recently, in his last three outings he has given up 8 ER. I'd like to see him make it through an inning without an ER before trotting him out there in a save situation again.
I'm not saying that thornton should be the guy, but I would like to see him get a few chances to see if he can be more successful.