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I have never cared for Slaten. Every time he comes in for one batter he gives up a base hit it seems. I'm well over the hill and he is standing on the hill and I could do what he is doing?
But, Pena, as good as he is, had some similar speed bumps last year. Like some hitters, he gets very streaky at times and is either unhittable or brings out a gas can. As for Chad Qualls...he looks tired to me? I feel they are over using him? And remember at season's start how everyone was on Brandon Lyon?...
Here's the deal...Chicago was bitterly cold and I think Melvin screwed up by not allowing his starters to go further as I don't think bringin in our relievers, not being used to that kind of weather, just could not handle it the first time out.
As for last night...the Rockies may be stinking up the farm right now, and I don't care what anyone says, this is still the most feared line-up in the National League. Come august and September, when they right their ship, (and I think they will) we will be thrilled to have only given up 3 runs to a team loaded like they are. I think losing badly to the Red Sox last year in the Series, shook their confidence somewhat and they still have not recovered fully.
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