=41Forever post_id=13967 time=1561379017 user_id=69] The discussion on ESPN radio today was that Mickey probably had no choice on Diaz, and that the GM and analytic guys say no more than four outs and he could say none of that to the media. They weren't excusing his behavior, saying he gets paid to stand there and take the bullets. They also said he should be able to walk to the mound, tap his right or left arm and have a reasonable expectation that whoever walked through the game would be somewhat competent, and Lugo has been the only one who fits that description. Again, not excusing, just understanding how and why it happens.