Another rant from the Sports Muffin:
Why do major league baseball teams insist on having one pitcher be labeled the "closer"? The Braves showed in their sweep of the Padres how effective a "closer by committee" system can be. Not once did the Braves use just one pitcher in the ninth inning to close out games. This wasn't because the pitchers were giving up hits and walks, but because Bobby Cox was using certain match-ups to his advantage. When you don't have a dominate closer why not look at match-ups and use pitchers who have been on a hot streak instead of throwing the same guy out there over and over. If the pitcher stays on a permanent hot streak go ahead and label him your "closer". One of the more sickening things to witness in all of sports is your favorite team blowing a save. It's almost up there with walking in on your girlfriend making babies with one of your poker buddies. At least if the latter happens you wont have to endure the new "Sex and the City" movie coming out. I LOVE YOU BOBBY COX!!!
Why do major league baseball teams insist on having one pitcher be labeled the "closer"? The Braves showed in their sweep of the Padres how effective a "closer by committee" system can be. Not once did the Braves use just one pitcher in the ninth inning to close out games. This wasn't because the pitchers were giving up hits and walks, but because Bobby Cox was using certain match-ups to his advantage. When you don't have a dominate closer why not look at match-ups and use pitchers who have been on a hot streak instead of throwing the same guy out there over and over. If the pitcher stays on a permanent hot streak go ahead and label him your "closer". One of the more sickening things to witness in all of sports is your favorite team blowing a save. It's almost up there with walking in on your girlfriend making babies with one of your poker buddies. At least if the latter happens you wont have to endure the new "Sex and the City" movie coming out. I LOVE YOU BOBBY COX!!!
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