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Okay innings 4-8 Paxton is out after three. Olson finally had statistics catch up to him and gave up runs although it was inherited runners scoring when Smith gave up the hit with men on (yes statistics and Smith's own history say that Smith is going to have runs scored against him shortly as well). Wilhelmsen is due off the 15 day come Friday and the over-used bullpen should (theoretically) be sending a man to Tacoma.
Leone has been turning in valuable innings and his ERA is sitting between Medina and Hernandez with all other relievers except Smith letting more runners score per inning. You are in the driver's seat - not Mac. Who do you send down if any?
My money right now is on sending Tom on a rehab stint. He hasn't been pitching all that well either which was ostensibly the reason Leone was sent instead of Smith. Leone since his call up may be missing slightly but he has been effective in long relief and given the problems the starters have been having staying in games (other than Felix) I am a little reluctant to not have the option. The alternative is keeping all the relievers in recognition of the fact they are being stretched out and temporarily sending one of Ruggiano/Seth Smith/Weeks to Tacoma for a short stint. I agree Bloomquist needs to be sent down in favor of bringing back Taylor as Taylor is an upgrade in the utility role.
The upside of keeping both Leone and Wilhelsen is sending a message to the entire team - be effective you stay. Ineffective we consider removing you.