by LidsvilleNine <LidsvilleNine@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
May 10, 2008 at 08:02 PM
On May 10, 6:40 am, Terry Lomax <Loma...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> With Izzy stinking up the joint and Duncan/LaRussa's inability to
> correct those types of problems in an individual, the Cardinals need
> to find alternative solutions to the closer position.
>
> The ideal defense against a blown save is a complete game. These days
> complete games are rare and tryiing to force one might wear out a
> starter.
>
> The "bullpen by committee" strategy has worked in the past, but it
> takes an excellent manager to pick the proper relievers. LaRussa is
> no Herzog.
More im****tantly, it takes an excellent pitcher to enter that
situation without knowing until the last minute that he's going to be
the closer.
