Manuel Alternative

So my brother responded that he didn't have a problem batting Hamels in the bottom of the seventh with the bases loaded and two out so that you could send Hamels out to pitch the 8th. My bro pointed out that he - and likely Manuel - has no confidence in most members of the bullpen - aside from Myers and Romero.

My brother, Jeff, also pointed out that the bullpen needed a rest and with Eaton starting yesterday that the bullpen would likely be called upon for lots of innings. That last point was prescient as Eaton didn't last three innings. And for this we're paying $8 million a year.