Does Randy need more time?

[BC867]

It's ironic that, with Elmer Dessens held out due to an off-day, then inserted into the rotation between Johnson and Schilling, the rotation now looks like this:

Johnson/Dessens/Schilling/Batista/Webb

Or, if you start with Sunday's rotation:

Schilling/Batista/Webb/Johnson/Dessens.
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We've heard hints that Randy's knee and back are still bothering him. Perhaps the prudent thing to do now is place him back on the DL for 3-4 weeks, and let him rest up and rehabilitate.

Then, when we're nearing the post-season, Randy can hopefully return and get ready.

We do have a lefty, who pitched a good game in his last D'back start, to bring back up. And, with the success the BabyBacks have given us earlier in the season, this rotation looks pretty good:

Schilling/Batista/Webb/Capuano/Dessens. It's all set for Chris to slip right in!
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I believe there's more to Randy's physical problems than they're letting on. Hopefully, that's the explanation, rather than his age. Clearly, something is wrong!

 

[IndyDevil]

I'm beginning to think that maybe shutting RJ down for the season might be a better idea - he doesn't look anything like his normal dominating self, and I would hate to see him ruin his remaining few years just to try and salvage this season.

 

[Lefty]

His delivery does not look the same. His knee is not going as high as it use to. I hope this is not a career ending thing but I have heard it could be.