--- Gautam Mukunda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > --- "John D. Giorgis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 1) Has anyone ever seen a Manager go to the mound, > > ask the Pitcher if he > > still "has it", and seen the Pitcher say "No." > > Yes, all the time, but it was obvious that Pedro was > gassed. But he's Pedro - he's never going to ask > out. > It's not in his nature.
I once saw Mike Mussina, in that situation, btw, promptly strike out the side on 10 pitches to complete the game. It was incredible. > We just watched an example of why the Yankees always > win in the postseason (writing then when it's tied > in > the 11th inning). However this game ends, Joe Torre > completely outmanaged Grady Little. Which he always > does, every postseason. Dusty Baker, like Bobby > Cox, > has many virtues. But they're both tactically > inept. > They can get teams _to_ the playoffs, but once > they're > _in_ the playoffs, tactically more skilled managers > can outfox them. Joe Torre makes lots of mistakes - > his lineup construction and roster management are > often inexplicable. But he's tactically superb. He > knew that four runs wasn't insurmountable, so he > pulled Roger. He didn't give Roger the option - he > said, you're out. It's Game 7 of the freaking ALCS. Well, just watched the Yankees win it. What an incredible series. Just to clear up any confusion from the above - I'm making the same criticism of Dusty Baker and Grady Little, which is why I mentioned Baker above. ===== Gautam Mukunda [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Freedom is not free" http://www.mukunda.blogspot.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
