Technically, the game was managed by Mattingly (although I see Len’s point about it appearing to be Torre). If I assume that Mattingly managed the game – I’m not in love with his decision to bring Farnsworth in such a close game (last week I wanted Farnsworth demoted to the 6th or 7th inning), however [...]
0 comments May 08 2007 | Russ | Discussion
Granted the Yankees (in particular Abreu) couldn’t get the knockout hit. I had no problem with taking DeSalvo out after 7.  He did his job and if the Umpires had done theirs, there is a good chance the game would have played out different. It is just frustrating because they could have brought themselves back to level [...]
0 comments May 08 2007 | Mike T | Discussion
First, why was DeSalvo taken out of the game? I am tired of the mismanagement of the pitching staff.
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Second, why bring Mariano in a tie game? He does not pitch well in these circumstances.
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Who managed the game last night? It certainly looks like the hand of Joe Torre. However, if Mattingly made the calls we [...]
0 comments May 08 2007 | Len | Discussion
What a terrible call in the 8th inning. Mattingly should have gone out to argue not because he would have changed the umpire’s mind, but to let the umpires know that you are watching, showing support for your players, sometimes you go out there and remind the umpire that he needs to be in a better position [...]
0 comments May 08 2007 | Russ | Discussion
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