Holding onto him has worked out, that's for sure. Cutting him loose for nothing or little in return would have been a serious mistake especially considering our lack of depth. I guess you have to credit management for the way they kept him afloat this year. The roster has been very well managed this year for the most part.
The lack of news on Pap makes me think he is being a total jackass. He hasn't even pitched since August 6, so if and when he does sign with someone he will be rusty along with the concerns about his stuff.
I think folks are making a bit too much out of Barnes giving up 2 in the 9th. In that situation the cardinal rule is to throw strikes. And Longoria hits home runs against us in his sleep.
The question is who is Young going to take AB's from, especially since we're getting late in the game and all the guys he might take AB's from are going well.
The simple fact is that if Young is going to hit against all lefties, some of those appearances will come at Benitendi's expense. The only other options are JBJ, Papi or Betts, and who wants any of them out of the lineup?