Chad Durbin

Before you consider calling for Durbin head. Consider the following.

Listen to what Ozzie says about his relievers (listen to the comment after he talks about bring Bobby Thigpen back).



Now notice how Chad Durbin isn't hiding from the press or responsibility. A good reliever should take responsibility for bad outings but also not linger on them. That is exactly was Durbin does.

Before everyone starts calling for Cleveland to cut Durbin, remember everyone of our relievers are going to have bad games. Ask Ozzie Guillen if there is any value in having a reliever willing to take the heat after blowing a game. Durbin is our only reliever over 28 yrs. old. His value is more than just how he handles himself on the mound. It is also about showing our young relievers how to handle bad outings.

Durbin's pitching has earned him a diminished role. Until he starts pitching better, he shouldn't go into close games. But with a bullpen as young and inexperienced as ours, his example of the field earns him a spot on the team.