Have no strong opinion yet on Shildt but have to confess his tactical moves and even his pressers are so far refreshing and about 10 notches above MM.

On one point, yesterdays game, 4 run lead in the eighth and he again went to Hicks and Norris 2nd consecutive day. Not sure about that, and he should dam well know we need all three against chicago so why not at least try pen options to save those two for Sunday?

Will Hudson get the big call tonight if we can manage to stay in the game?

Secondly, Fowler given the entire left side of the infield his third AB. He dekes a bunt then goes back to his swinging ways and pops out. Does he not know how to bunt or is this just stupid?? Was that his decision or Shildt?

See Carpenter.