Bob destroys multiple baseballs, Salvy's thumb gets angry again and Santana has something for all the haters as the Royals win the wildest game of the year.
What is Matheny supposed to do? He has started that only average 4 to 6 innings, and a 6 inning start is rare. He only has 8 relievers to get 12 to 15 outs, and you can't shuttle these guys back and forth to Omaha like they used to. Add to the fact usually has one or two that can't throw a stroke, like Staumont did last night. He only faced 3 batters, getting only 1 out. This seems to be almost every night. I am sure you agree that he had to pull Staumont. I think that is why he tried to get Heasley through the sixth. Anyway what a game that was. Look forward to reading you each time.
Thanks, Paul. And you’re right on reliever usage and it’s something I tried to touch on in the article. But I do think past usage transgressions from 2020 and 2021 have begun to catch up to him. Matheny has kind of boxed himself into a bullpen corner.
What is Matheny supposed to do? He has started that only average 4 to 6 innings, and a 6 inning start is rare. He only has 8 relievers to get 12 to 15 outs, and you can't shuttle these guys back and forth to Omaha like they used to. Add to the fact usually has one or two that can't throw a stroke, like Staumont did last night. He only faced 3 batters, getting only 1 out. This seems to be almost every night. I am sure you agree that he had to pull Staumont. I think that is why he tried to get Heasley through the sixth. Anyway what a game that was. Look forward to reading you each time.
Thanks, Paul. And you’re right on reliever usage and it’s something I tried to touch on in the article. But I do think past usage transgressions from 2020 and 2021 have begun to catch up to him. Matheny has kind of boxed himself into a bullpen corner.