April 25th Game Rant

Yesterday's game pissed me off. Tim Hudson throws a shutout through 8 innings with 12 k's. What happens? He pitches in the 9th inning with over 100 pitches thrown already. Not only was that dumb, but the fact that Bobby Cox left him in the game after Hudson allowed a couple of hits was ridiculous. Bases loaded, Wickman who usually gives up a hit or two every time he pitches, blows the game and loses it. Nice decision making agian Bobby.

I sometimes question whether Bobby is really as good as everyone claims. Don't get me wrong, he played a major role in those 14 straight division titles. Some of these decisions are obviously easy to make, but the complete opposite of what you expect happens. Maybe it is finally time for him to retire which is what he plans to do after the 2008 season. I've always liked Cox, but lately it seems like he has lost it.