The ace of the Rockies staff coming into the season was Jeff Francis.

It is safe to say, that after Tuesday night, he is unquestionably the biggest disappointment on the pitching staff.

It is May 14 and the man the Rockies were relying on...has been unreliable. He is 0-4 with a 6.27 ERA. What is the deal?

After their loss to Arizona last night, manager Clint Hurdle laid the blame on himself and on the team--but not on Francis. "We have to find a way to stir some things up and that comes into my lap, on my desk," Hurdle said.

Then, more blame to go around--this time for the team--but not for Francis. Said Clint, "we have to put a better product on the field."

How about putting a better effort forth on the mound from a player they expected to be better?

A good move by Clint to not lay it all on Francis--after all, he must be as frustrated as anybody, but blame needs to be laid on his shoulders, a least a bit, don't you think?

At the start of the season, the biggest question marks were said to be the progress of Morales and Jiminez. They have been as inconsistent as many thought they might be as they began their first full seasons. After all, they provided a boost last season, though that's before everyone--including the opposition--had an off-season to analyze their deliveries and try to accentuate their flaws. Safe to say, they never thought Francis was going to be much of a concern.

Well, now, it's safe to say he is.

Have a great day, everybody.

-"z"