He has been successful 80% of the time this year.
If you were looking for a big inning then no, you don't start him. I was looking for one more run to take a three run lead. A double steal would have been a good option.
Seven innings of one run ball, either with 9 K's or no K's; I'll take it either way. More innings is better, but this is just fine. Most games he isn't going to strike out this many hitters. Remember: he is supposedly our #4 SP.
I could see getting a quality SP and trading Matsusaka, if we can. Or DFA him. He is gone after this year anyway. I think we have the trading pieces to get a quality SP.
Maybe Epstein is still in love with Youkilis and would send Garza over for him and DiceK
Another shut down inning after we score. Thats really a key to winning these games. Getting ahead then not giving the other guys any confidence that they can win.