Otsuka come in ...Tex down 0-2...in the 8th...Cordero in 9th

[WessWackos]

Texas was down 0-2, Otsuka comes in and pitches a perfect 8th. Texas rallies with 4 runs in the top of the 9th. They bring in Cordero to close it out.

Any thoughts?

[cordscords]

Otsuka hadnt gotten work since June 2nd, they needed to use their best pitcher in an important spot.

While it is some cause for concern, with Cordero getting 2 straight SV, I still think it' Otsukas job.

[bleach168]

Otsuka hadn't pitch in four straight days. Down 0-2, Sholwater just wanted to get him some work in the 8th because there might not have been a bottom of the 9th.

Conclusion, Otsuka is still the closer.

[converge241]

while watching the game the FSN southwest commentators:

"if youre an out of town fan or a fantasy player you might see coco get 2 saves in a row and think hes the closer but its not the case it just has worked out that way"

[converge241]

After Akinori Ostuka pitched the eighth with the Rangers down 2-0, Francisco Cordero received his second save in two days for closing out a 4-2 win on Wednesday night.
It's not a switch, though Cordero is showing that he'd be very good if he does get his old job back. Otsuka entered tonight's game because he needed the work, and with the Rangers on the road, there wasn't going to be a ninth inning for him to pitch unless the Rangers came back. Cordero got the save on Tuesday because there was a four-run lead after eight innings. Jun. 7 - 10:56 pm et

[ReddawgT]

yup, no cause for concern with Otsuka. Since they were down 0-2 going into the inning they just wanted to give him work.

[Carey Saders]

yup, no cause for concern with Otsuka. Since they were down 0-2 going into the inning they just wanted to give him work.

I disagree. Otsuka has said he'd prefer to be the set-up man. Maybe he gets his wish.

[J.C.Fighter]

yup, no cause for concern with Otsuka. Since they were down 0-2 going into the inning they just wanted to give him work.

I disagree. Otsuka has said he'd prefer to be the set-up man. Maybe he gets his wish.

And I wish to be the Trix rabbit
am I going to get my wish ? no

[redjake]

I agree, that on face value, Cordero's consecutive saves should be written off for acceptable, logical reasons, but I still wonder.

I never got the feeling that Coco was done and I never got the feeling the Rangers felt he was, either.

[NZF]

yup, no cause for concern with Otsuka. Since they were down 0-2 going into the inning they just wanted to give him work.

I disagree. Otsuka has said he'd prefer to be the set-up man. Maybe he gets his wish.

I disagree. Otsuka couldn't have said that because he doesn't speak english

Relax. Otsuka is still the closer and Cordero is the 8th inning guy. As for the Royals well it's anyone's guess.