I did it. I wasn’t the only one. There were some of us anointing Wandy as the new ace of the pitching staff. It was just a tad premature, but it was warranted. Roy had been struggling, and Wandy was the only pitcher on this staff that you could really count on to come out and perform. The only pitcher you really felt good about when he strutted out to the mound. Moehler, you don’t know what you’re getting from one start to the next. Mike Hampton is just as inconsistent, so I could type “ditto” here and it would be understood. And what’s that other guy’s name? Seriously, Paulino had an excellent outing last time out, and I really enjoyed watching him pitch. I also watched him pitch in person in April, and after holding the Brewers at bay for most of the game, things began to unravel around the 5th inning. This is what I have come to expect from all the other guys; inconsistency. Smoke and mirrors is what we started with, and it may be what we end with.

I knew Wandy was due for a stinker, but not 3 of them in a row. It’s time to shake out of it dude, c’mon. Get back to the basics, and back to what made you successful before. Keep the ball down, and remember this; you belong here. I use to make fun of him…we called him Wandy (it rhymes with Randy) and then his last name was Wodwiguez (give it an Elmer Fudd spin and it works great.) Now, say it with me “Wandy Wodwiguez.” We had not been calling him that for a while now. There was all due respect to The Wand. I want to keep calling him by his proper name, but I don’t know if I can at this juncture. We’ll see. Wandy Wodwiguez or Wandy Rodriguez, it’s all up to you partner.

On a more upbeat note, we have a chance to escape from the cellar with this series against the Pirates. We do not have to face Zach Duke, and this is a good thing. He has been bringing it this year, and has been looking like the pitcher they had back in 2005. Ok, enough about the Pirates.

Have I mentioned how much I love this Mayo kid?