Sunday, April 8, 2012

Who's On Third?

Defense let the Rockies down today, specifically the defense at third base. Yesterday, Chris Nelson's throwing error was the key play in the game as the Astros defeated Colorado 7-3. Nelson's error turned a 1-0 deficet into a 3-0 hole from which the Rockies couldn't climb out of.
Today, Jordan Pacheco's 8th inning throwing error led to 2 unearned runs which was the difference in the Astros 3-2 win.
Last year, third base was a disaster area for the Rockies. Ian Stewart was so horrendous that he was sent to the minors on a few occasions and didn't contribute anything good to the cause. He was sent to the Cubs who figured a change of scenery might help him out.
In the off-season the Rockies signed 38-year old third baseman Casey Blake who was released in spring training.
The Rockies don't have a proven major league third baseman and it has cost them 2 games already. If I were GM Dan O'Dowd I'd be on the phone trying to land a third baseman. Today.

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