Checking 0se Abreu's batting average, his batting is sooooooo low that ESPN doesn't have him ranked. He has 30 at-bats with BA of .061, I think ESPN considers him retired. He has as many Hits By Pitch (2), Hits (2).
People are going to jump on Espada - but at some point Javier needs to get through these types of innings. Only at 79 pitches entering the inning.
Early in the season and you just lost Framber for likely the season. Just stop, it was a stupid ****ing decision. If Bregman makes one ****ing play in the 5th, it's still 3-0 and then it's a different conversation.
Conditioning… loss of command….hitters get to see him another time through the order. He has a lot of talent and stuff - but he has to get over the hump and pitch through 6 innings.
I don’t have an issue with Espada trying to push him to go out there after 79 pitches. He will need to go more than 5 if we make the playoffs. The season is long.