Monday, July 18, 2016

Get off Cas' Back

Okay, so I am tired of the Santiago Casilla bashing. So, let's take a moment to really look into this. Is Cas a world series winning closer, no if he was he would have gotten the 9th inning against the Royals two years ago. So, if he isn't, since this is a world series caliber team, who is? The fact,  that most of you fail to realize, is that he isn't currently on the team. I love Sergio Romo, he does more with less than anyone in baseball but less won't win a title. Hunter Strickland definitely has closer stuff and I am sure he will close for a big league team soon but he has failed every time Bochy has given him a higher role. Aside from those two, you are really grasping at straws. The fact is, there's nobody else to put into that spot right now. Is Casilla a great closer, no but there is nobody else available. Let's take a moment to appreciate what he has done in a position he maybe shouldn't have ever had. There's a definite need for an upgrade bit that's not Casilla's fault.  The team went all in one the rotation this offseason and it has resulted in baseball's best team. To think there wouldn't be weaknesses is ridiculous. Let's trust the front office to address this weakness rather than throwing one guy under the bus.