(CORRECTION!!!) TWO RUN CUSHION IN 9TH NOT ENOUGH FOR SF GIANTS

CORRECTION-GIANTS PLAY FRIDAY NIGHT IN ARIZONA. NOT TONIGHT.

Normally a team will feel a little comfort going into the 9th inning with a two run cushion. A one run cushion makes fans and managers a bit apprehensive. When an extra run is added late to increase the lead by two runs, everyone breathes easier.

That has not been the case since the All-Star break for the San Francisco Giants. Actually, we have been talking about the reliever situation before the break. It was a topic of conversation when the Giants were up by 8 games in the West. Really nothing has changed. The relievers are blowing leads at rate of every other save opportunity.

Everyone knows the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results. Last night that two run lead became one with a single pitch hit out of the park. This time Santiago Casilla was on the mound. It's happened to other relievers too. That's how the Giants have became the team with the most blown saves.

Are the Giants going to continue with this strategy? If so, why? As much as this blogger likes Santiago Casilla and his competitive spirit, he is not getting the job done consistently.

The front office needs to make a change. Getting the job done half of the time will not get the Orange and Black into the playoffs. If there is a good time to pay a closer not to pitch this would be it. At least until you try something else and it does not work. Maybe some rest will do Casilla some good and if his teammates in the bullpen can't close out a game he can be on called upon.

Remember the definition of Insanity and try something new and maybe the results will be different.

Madison Bumgarner is back on the mound Friday against Arizona's Braden Shipley. Game time is 6:40 PST.

Go Madison! Go Giants!!!