i agree, but let's face it, we are in dire circumstances here. one or two more wins, especially with the rays losing, and we can seal this thing. and given the horrible outing by bedard, well what choice do we have. it seems like every time pap's comes on with runners on in huge situations, they score. would much rather have him start the 8th and get through it and then perhaps we score a run or two in the bottom half, and can go with doubrount or somebody else to close. but if the choice comes down to bard getting 6 outs, or papelbon, it's papelbon every day of the week and twice on sunday in this horrible stretch. and by the way, pap's only with what 60 innings pitched all season. his arm is good...velocity, control.