Uh, Hello?

Is the bullpen phone only one way?  Is it possible for someone from the bullpen to call the dugout?  You know, to maybe inquire if the manager is actually there or to check if the phone is working. 

I got home late tonight and thought I probably missed the whole game, but it was top of the ninth.  I got to see Longo add some insurance runs.  Love him.  Little did I know how important these runs would be!

They called on Percy for the save.  He started off great.  Strikeouts are encouraged here.  Then something went awry.  He walked three straight batters.  Three.  This is where I would be checking to see if that phone is working.  I know he had a three run lead but he’s really off.  Maddon has scary faith in him though. 

Next batter hit a hard ground ball, and Longo made an ass saving diving stop and got the guy at second.  Run scored.  Rays 6 – Marlins 4. 

Okay two outs.  Percy walks another to load the bases.  This is where I’d be calling Maddon’s cell phone to ask him how much wine he drank today.  I mean isn’t there some sort of rule about if you walk four batters your done????  Scary faith.

In the end Maddon’s faith was justified.  Percy got a ground out to end the game.  Rays win 6-4.  So why do I feel like the Rays dodged a bullet?

Let’s hope they can do it again tomorrow.  Win that is, not scare the hell out of me.  Go Rays!! 

Ps.  What is up with the new trend of beards on this team?  Me no likey.  Navi’s has an Amish vibe going.  Did they lose a bet?