The "Wright" or wrong stuff

I'm gonna be controversial here now and bark about Jared Wrong.. I don't think he has it. My heart hits me sneakers with a resounding thud when i hear him being put in the rotation. I know you will all point out that he had a good relief performance early in the season on the Sunny west coast, but he is not a true starter anymore. With Aaron Small coming back possibly on Sunday, and more than likely, Leftie Mat Smith going back to AAA, It's a move I wouldn't make.

Personally I would keep Smith in Mo's Pen and designate Wrong for assignment. He is pitching against a vastly improved, and very good team, Toronto, tonight, under the hexed lights of the stadium. A hugely expectant crowd will chant his name, and he in all probability succumb to the pressure.

Putting Small into the 5 man rotation and relieving Wrong of his duties leaves the bullpen 1 short. Could we offer Wrong plus one (maybe Tony Pena) as fodder for a healthy, proven, mentally tough long reliever/starter. Heck even throw Tanyon Dirtze!!!! into the deal.. I'm not being condescending to other teams by saying they could need them, but a change of scenery and less pressure to perform could help their careers. And that is what is important.. Everyone from owners to fans to players to coaches being happy.

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I agree with you about "Wrong." He's the starter that worries me the most. I never feel good about are chances when Wright gets the call.


J

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I am not very confident in Wright's starting abilities either. In fact, I am rather nervous about the whole thing. However, I am willing to give him one, and I mean ONE more start before I begin screaming for his removal. I held off judgment of Chacon for one more start, and look what we've got. I would, however, love to see Small in the rotation again. And I think we will since, while I'm giving Wright one more chance, I don't think he's going to hold out.

Thanks for the views guys.. please come back and slate me if he wins tonight....
Dear St. Francis.....

Wright better be sweating....next month is May and we all know what that means!


Trade Bait! - although his stock value is nil.

G-

Diggin' the 'Wrong' moniker...Mad dog in the house!...D Jeter is one of my favorite players in the league, and I grew up a RedSox fan.....Baseball fan first peeps....Still love NYC, especially in 1995 when I was heckled by Yanks fans, "Red Sox ***, Red Sox ***"...and was given diplomatic immunity(as long as I kept to myself) when I turned and yelled, "WE DON'T SWALLOW, WE DON'T SWALLOW!"...classic...later dude, E Maj

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