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He wouldn't be the first closer to struggle in those situations. It's been mentioned at various times during the season. At this point in the season, it is what it is. I'd prefer to use one of the relievers that fares better in that spot. -
Duran's been iffy at best in non-save situations. If you felt the need to use a high-leverage arm in the 7th, when you have Sands, Alcala, and Jax available, why do you go for the pitcher that's least comfortable in that situation? With the lack of days off the rest of the month, Duran's going to have plenty of opportunities to pitch. There was nothing that said Rocco HAD to use him today. It was a bad decision.
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Who says he 'needed' to pitch - that's part of the disconnect here.
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When it comes to Rocco, goal posts get moved. A lot.
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They would've been better off going with Bowman and not making a trade.
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Richards is on the front office. Using Duran in the 7th remains a stupid decision.
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I'd rather Blewett than Richards. Blewett's got a slider that can make bats miss. Richards has a change-up that he can't locate and a 4-seamer that maxes out at 92.
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Managerial prowess.
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33 pitches / 16 strikes... lol...
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Managerial prowess...
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Jeffers is going through it right now - both at the plate and behind it.
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Perhaps. But Jax has been the better pitcher all season long so if you're THAT worried about the top of the order, go with the guy who has been more effective.
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When Paul DeJong is having a day against you, you had a bad day.
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Ah, I see it now. Yeah, how dare anyone question the decision to use your closer in the 7th - down by 2 runs - when he's struggled in non-save situations.
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Shhhh...might incur some pitchforks with this post.
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When Sands, Alcala and Jax are available, you send out your closer in the 7th inning - Duran has struggled in non-save opportunities this year. This isn't rocket science.
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Today was an orange slice and participation trophy game. They won the series, won the season series and were content with getting ready for Texas.
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Lou should have been done after 5. Was a bit of Houdini job out there and they paid the price.
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Well, he can kiss that goodbye!
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Another game that'll be lost on the margins. Sick and tired of this crap.
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Sigh....
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Rocco really pushing it with another inning for Lou.
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Royce pressing.
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Lou did his job. Kept them in it through 5. Now scratch some runs across!
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Okay, Louie. One more out. Although that has been the kryptonite for Twins' pitchers at times. That elusive third out...
