Rays made a big mistake in not finding a closer

[craig01]

After seeing Percival now twice, it looks like he's a lot heavier than last year (he was too heavy then too).

Last year he'd throw 93-94 and mostly maintained that velocity the first two months of the season.

After he began the injury spree last year, he might have hit the mid 90's once or twice an inning.

Same thing this year. Hits 93-94 once, and settles in at 90 and even below.

This looks to be a train wreck......a power pitcher with no fastball

[craig01]

Percy got the save last night.

Same velocity issues with no command of his breaking ball.

Two impatient AB's by the Sox helped Percival get through the inning.