Please stop this. Just because he sucks as a starter doesn't in any way make him a bullpen option. We've seen what Ricky can do on a short leash, and it's not good.
Better option than Melky-f***ing-Cabrera. Any value Melky has with his hitting (which is next to nothing) is lost on his lousy defense. I'd say at least 1 in every 3 games Melky doesn't make a play an average outfielder would make.
I actually like him as a tactician, can't really find any real tangible faults in his methods. Except there is the intangible side of things... motivating players, etc... if that actually counts or not I don't know
You can't just say "he's older therefore here's declining"... and you know as well as anyone (casual fan or not) this team is playing below expectations, below their expected value.
Not sure it's denial when so many of our high caliber players are playing well below their career averages. I think the right approach is to see if the team can turn it around next year... if not, sell mode goes into full effect