BY ADAM RONIS
Manny Corpas blew his fourth save of the season by allowing a two-run homer to Aramis Ramirez last night. Clint Hurdle hasn't pulled Corpas from the closer role yet, but did say he will reevaluate the situation. That's not an endearing statement for Corpas and remember, Hurdle pulled Fuentes from closing last season after one bad week. It certainly seems like Hurdle will make the switch. If he wasn't seriously contemplating a change, then why not give the usual vote of confidence managers' give in these type of situations? Corpas has given up key hits at the wrong times and has blown three of his last four saves. In 12 innings he has allowed 13 hits, walked six and struck out five while allowing two home runs. He is 0-1 with four saves, a 7.50 ERA and 1.58 WHIP and hitters are batting .358 against him. Corpas was phenomenal in the second half last season with 1.35 ERA and 0.90 WHIP. Make sure you pick up Fuentes in case he takes over.
Trevor Hoffman blew his second save of the season costing Greg Maddux his 350th career victory. Hoffman has a 8.22 ERA.
Struggling fantasy studs Prince Fielder and David Ortiz are beginning to turn it around. Fielder hit two homers last night and has three, while Ortiz hit his third and has 18 RBIs. Hope you didn't get fleeced for them or you were able to pull off the heist.
Chad Cordero paid a visit to Dr. James Andrews, which is never a good sign but considering the diagnosis, it's not that bad. He had tendinitis and weakness in his right shoulder. He doesn't need surgery and will continue to pitch, but his velocity is down and he won't close for now. Jon Rauch will continue to closer.
Hanley Ramirez and Mike Jacobs each hit their seventh homers last night. How would Jacobs look at first base for the Mets right now? Instead it's a successful at-bat when Carlos Delgado gets an RBI groundout.
Rajai Davis was claimed off waivers by the A's. He has excellent speed, but don't pick him up until the A's show he will get playing time.
Casey Kotchman is finally healthy and thriving. He went 2-for-3 with a home run last night and is hitting .329 with six home runs and 14 RBIs.
Joe Girardi said he will be shocked if Alex Rodriguez is in the lineup tonight. He is back with the team, but won't return until tomorrow at the earliest.
Rich Hill will have his next start skipped. He is now scheduled to pitch May 3. Hill has been better lately, but has struggled with his control since the spring. Owners need to be patient with him.
| Manny Corpas blew his fourth save of the season last night and his job as closer could be in jeopardy. |