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Originally Posted by flames_1987
A pitcher being your closer, does not mean he is your best pitcher at all.
He needs to do his job, he needs to have a strong 9th inning. He did not. He contributed to the Jays losing in a significant way
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Closer, or no closer, would you not want the guy you trust to get outs taking the hill in that situation? I can admit that it's not always the best reliever, as some guys are specialists at pitching out of the stretch with runners on, holding runners etc..but come on already you want a guy who can get the other teams three best hitters out there. Not to mention one out and a tie game with bases empty, maybe you bring in a new pitcher with a clear head to go forward.
Much of the time I think saves are BS, and managers do themselves a disservice in bringing in closers. But in this case that's one of the times you need to have a guy who can get you those three outs.
But the hitters did the team no favors either. It's hard to get thru 9 innings against the Red Sox and win when you scratch out two runs.