LA Times: Hector Santiago's struggles weigh on Angels after loss to Rangers

[AngelsWin.com]

Left-hander falls to 0-5 after a 5-2 defeat by Texas, making him the weak link in an otherwise solid rotation.

The Angels don't need Hector Santiago to anchor the rotation; that's the job of capable veterans Jered Weaver and C.J. Wilson. They just can't afford for the left-hander to be an anchor in the rotation, a pitcher who weighs the staff down.

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[xboom28x]

How much leash is left on Santiago? He hits a wall in the 5th or 6th inning about every single start. He's a long reliever. That's it. It's nearing time to make the switch.

[Homebrewer]

How much leash is left on Santiago? He hits a wall in the 5th or 6th inning about every single start. He's a long reliever. That's it. It's nearing time to make the switch.

With who?

[xboom28x]

Grube. He's looked good at Salt Lake. Dump Wall to get Grube on the 40 man. Send Maronde back down and insert Santiago into the Bullpen

[Homebrewer]

Grube's numbers look OK this year, but....

33 yo career minor leaguer? It might be time to see what he can do up here, but still.