Mark Melancon's ERA is 49.50, I really haven't seen too many ERAs get that high. He can't get anyone out, and his stuff is not impressive at all. I really think the Sox have no choice, but to send him to the minors. It's the only way he is going to get his innings in and have a chance to work through whatever is wrong with him, because there is no way the Red Sox can put him into a game unless it's a laugher. If he goes to the minors he can get to pitch 3-4 times a week and hopefully find whatever made him a pretty good closer last year.
Bobby V seems to be coming around to the same conclusion...
“At this time, you have to consider everything,” Valentine said. “He’s really concerned. I’m very concerned, obviously. He’s not getting the swing and miss. It seems like he’s a little –– he’s searching right now and so are we. It’s tough when you don’t pitch in a regular basis, and I was hoping the two innings tonight could maybe straighten him out (WEEI).”
***UPDATE***
Red Sox recalled Junichi Tazawa from Triple-A Pawtucket to take the roster spot of Mark Melancon, who was demoted to the minors.
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