Ok, in the ever changing evolution of the Nationals ineffective bullpen, the Nationals cut P Mike Hinckley and call up 39 year old reliever Ron Villone. I don’t have a problem with this move, and in fact, Villone deserves the opportunity. Villone posted a 2.35 ERA in 8 appearances. Good move. BUT, it isn’t enough.
How about this? How about also exiting Julian Tavares, Garrett Mock, and Joel Hanrahan while they are at. Call up Tyler Clippard (2-0, 1.10 ERA in 16.1 innings), Preston Larrison (1.64 ERA in 11.2 innings), and Jason Bergmann. Keep it going. The Nationals have the worst bullpen in the Majors. Keep- changing it until it is fixed, if possible. Give pitchers below opportunities if those in DC don’t want to do the job.
Of coruse, this is all a huge problem created by the Nationals for failure to put together a competent bullpen during the off-season. Blame it on Jim Bowden? Sure. But throw Manny Acta and Mike Rizzo in there as well because the sat idly by wand watched.
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