HarthorneWingo wrote:Jeffrey wrote:HarthorneWingo wrote:
Did you already forget what it like under Clueless Calloway?Maybe the can't help that much but, damn, they can sure mess up shyt.
I was excited when Calloway wanted to try something new like bringing the closer during a tough spot rather than just the ninth inning. I don't think he even attempted that during his tenure here.
I remember that. Nope he did not.
I remember a game where we were down two runs in the 9th inning with two pinch hitters due up, one for our weak hitting catcher (I think it was Rivera) and the other for the pitcher. The best two PHs that we’re available were Devin Meseroca and I believe Jeff McNeil (when he was only hitting singles and walking back then).
So, you’re down two runs, you have a table setter in McNeill and a thumper in Meseroca, so logically you’d want to PH McNeill first and hope he can get on base for Devin, right? But not our genius manager. He hits Meseroca first who proceeds to hit one out. Now we’re down 1 run with McNeill coming up but made out and that was it. That was one of the few times I can remember actually screaming at the damn radio.
And that's why I was leaning towards an experience manager for this year. I just want a consistent lineup, keep the rotation fresh with a few spot starts and the most important thing... managing that bullpen.
Our lineup and rotation is pretty much set. It's the bullpen that we need help in.
