It's Time to Let JD Go...

If I told you I was ever a fan of JD Durbin, I'd be lying.  The self-proclaimed "Real Deal", had three or so good starts for the Phillies last season, but if not for the injuries had no business being on the major league roster.

Any major league roster...

Well Durbin is proving to the world this spring that he's better suited for an automotive career rather then a professional pitcher, and after his latest mess on the mound might have finally pitched his way out of the red pinstripes.

Durbin entered last night's game against the Yankees in the fifth inning.  The game was tied 3-3.  When the Phillies went to bat in the top of the sixth, the game was 9-3.  In his one inning, Durbin allowed six runs on six hits an a walk.  He struggled with location, and pitches that were over the plate, were right over the plate.  Ask Robinson Cano and Melky Cabrera, who both took Durbin deep.

Durbin has said publicly he doesn't possess the mental tool that a guy like Brett Myers has, but can focus enough to be a contributing pitcher.

I beg to differ...

Here's Durbin's spring line (in six appearances):

0-4, 12.33ERA, , 8 HR's allowing (in 15.1 IP), 2.09 WHIP

After looking at that, Adam Eaton doesn't sound all that bad.

It looks like it's the end of the road for Durbin, and today might be his day of reckoning.  Kris Benson can opt out of his contract if he's not placed on the 40-man roster by days end, and there's no room for him right now.  There will be if Durbin is designated for assignment.

Nice knowing you JD...