How can you not give credit to Manuels genius decision to go with Blanton. He let up one more run then the Dodger's ace and one more hit and that is all he is asking for with a bullpen and hitting squad like the Phillies.
Because of that decision, the Phillies now have their ace going in Game 5 up 3-1. Give credit where credit is due.
How is pitching Blanton a genius decision? Who was he going to start? Are you suggesting he should hae pitched Cole Hamels on short rest for game 4?
If this somehow goes to game 7, Blanton will get the start over Moyer. The Phils have played well for Blanton since his arrival, and he pitched incredibly well against Milwaukee. This was a complete no-braniner.
He should not have pinch hit for Dobbs knowing Torre would pull Kershaw anyway, so he wasted Jenkins as well. He should not have bunted Victorino when that was the Phills only chance for a big inning. It was a classic over-coaching move to go small ball that early.
