Fire Ausmus Now, Let’s See What Vizquel Can Do

Can you name a single instance this season, in which a decision made by manager Brad Ausmus actually won the Detroit Tigers a game this season? Neither can I.

OK, there are a couple times where he brought in Joakim Soria for a four out save, and the Alex Wilson five out save a couple weeks ago. But that’s it.

Not a single pinch hitting situation has worked. None of the times he decides to leave in a starter does it pan out, and for the most part, same with relief, either. Leaving Joba Chamberlain in to face Pedro Alvarez after allowing two monster blasts to Pirates hitters in the same inning was criminal. Chamberlain of course gave up another bomb to Alvarez, and Manager Brad finally trotted…