This is tough. It's usually not our problem. Colorado, Cincinatti, Houston, yes, but not us. It's our staple. That and the D and we ain't gonna be able to hold up with what we've got. With Brad Penny looking pretty "done", and Jason Schmidt not even a blip on the radar for any kind of return this year, it's time to reassess what we've got and what's needed.
Billingsley - obviously our #1. The problem is he's had to pitch so damn perfect all year, so focused, every pitch stressed, because of our pre-Manny, season long ineptness at offense that he may be loosening the reigns a bit now that it looks like we may be able to hit and it may come back to bite him. But, he's our stud.
Kuroda - Up and down. Hard to determine if a quality start is coming for sure.
Lowe - Head case. Needs to go after this year. Only pitches well when we're down 3 -1 or something. Throws BP if we score him any runs.
Kershaw - Doing what's being asked of him. We may be asking a bit much.
Maddux - A nice pickup and a Gamer, obviously, but an old Gamer.
Bullpen - Looking shaky, inconsistent as of late. Broxton is a wash out there in save opportunities.
What to do. what to do. Will we be able to get it done with our current staff? It'll be interesting to see if Penny can come back and be his old self and if Kuroda and Lowe can step up.
