Reds: Coffey needs to be cut

by Dan Clasgens 4/27/2008 9:14:00 AM

Even with a 10-5 lead coming into the ninth inning on Saturday, Todd Coffey failed to deliver. The Reds' relief pitcher continues to prove that he no longers warrants a spot in the team's bullpen.

Coffey immediately proceeded to allow back-to-back doubles and walked a third batter. The right-hander left without recording an out. Closer Francisco Cordero came in for the save situation and proceeded to give up a base-clearing triple.  Coffey had made four straight appearences without a run before giving up three runs on three hits here. Cordero would settle in and retire the next three batters as the Reds held on for a 10-9 win. Still, how many times can you allow Coffey to blow a game?

The numbers don't lie for Coffey. He has yielded 11 runs, 18 hits, and 6 walks in just 14 1/3 innings. His 6.91 ERA is not a mirage, but a trend. Coffey has a good arm, but for whatever reason it is not translating into good pitching. He is a mental case at times and at this point the best thing that can happen for him is a change in scenery. For the Reds, there has to be a better option in the minors. You can do much worse! I have seen Todd Coffey and what he can do and now it's time to see somebody else.

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4/27/2008 2:02:38 PM

Matt Knapke

Yeah I think Todd needs a change in scenery as they say. I root for the guy to turn it around, but if it's not gonna happen he needs to go someplace else. I hope things work out for him.

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4/27/2008 2:15:25 PM

Dan Clasgens

Coffey has the potential to be great, I just think he's a headcase. A fresh start could easily make a big difference in his output!

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