OoTS 5/19/2009

[Elster88]

Going into the top of the ninth with a 5-2 lead, the Indians bring in Kerry Wood. After a leadoff groundout, the Royals have gone homer, homer, walk, triple. Tie game, winning run on third with one out.

And as I type KC hits a sac fly to win. I like the Met bullpen.

My question is, at what point do you remove a closer? Do the back-to-back home runs not show you that he doesn't have it today?

[DocTee]

Joel Pineiro: 3 H 5K CG Shutout of Cubs.

[Guest Edgy DC]

Elster88 wrote: Going into the top of the ninth with a 5-2 lead, the Indians bring in Kerry Wood. After a leadoff groundout, the Royals have gone homer, homer, walk, triple. Tie game, winning run on third with one out. And as I type KC hits a sac fly to win. I like the Met bullpen. My question is, at what point do you remove a closer? Do the back-to-back home runs not show you that he doesn't have it today?

I can't remember the last time I saw a designated closer yanked under any circumstances other than when he's (a) not only coughed up the lead but put the game pretty much beyond reach, and ( has thrown 30 pitches or more.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

DocTee - "Joel Pineiro: 3 H 5K CG Shutout of Cubs."

I bet he couldn't have done that on Jerry Manuel's watch.