Looks like they may be trying to do that by having Escala play in the outfield. He played the 7th and 8th innings in RF yesterday. Cook emerging as another lefty option out of the bullpen might also open things up for Gates to get somemore at bats.
Disappointing after winning Friday to fail to close the deal again. Not sure much can be taken from the weekend with unusually poor outings from our starters.
He seems to be getting closer to where he was this time last year after a rough preseason. If he and Maury could get back to their best, it would solve a lot of our issues.
The strike zone has been incredibly inconsistent this weekend.