Bullpen logic

[zukes]

I have seen far too many instances of sabermetric moves in the 9th inning where the closer gets pulled for a same handed matchup.

The latest, I'm down 3-2 in the 9th with the Jays. Britton on for the save (way to go, Buck!) Pillar doubles, Carrera strikes out, Travis pops out. So two away, Donaldson coming to the plate. Britton fully rested, thrown 13 pitches. Yanked for Darren O' Day.

This has happened several times too.

The starter stamina issue and now this? Ugh. The game took so many steps forward but it has come with some odd steps back.

[squashbuggie]

Re: Bullpen logic

I have seen far too many instances of sabermetric moves in the 9th inning where the closer gets pulled for a same handed matchup.

The latest, I'm down 3-2 in the 9th with the Jays. Britton on for the save (way to go, Buck!) Pillar doubles, Carrera strikes out, Travis pops out. So two away, Donaldson coming to the plate. Britton fully rested, thrown 13 pitches. Yanked for Darren O' Day.

This has happened several times too.

The starter stamina issue and now this? Ugh. The game took so many steps forward but it has come with some odd steps back.

personally, I only pitch and never hit. therefore, I avoid all these issues.

[Troopershorty51]

Re: Bullpen logic

I think there are people who would argue the game is actually more intuitive than real life in that case. If a guy is a much better hitter against the opposite hand it could very well be the best decision in that case to bring in someone else. It may not be what you see in real life, but it makes sense.