I'm still waiting for a manager to turn bullpen management on its head.
-Starter gets into trouble in the 5th of a one run game? Bring in the "closer" (ie your best guy
-3 run lead going into the 8th? Put out one of you long men and get the 6 out save
-Completely ignore lefty/righty and focus on individual histories between pitcher/hitter
It's time to start using your best guys in high leverage situations, and your not-so-good guys in low leverage situations. It doesn't matter what inning you are in.
It's a pipe dream, I know - but I think it will happen one day...
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