We have to disagree. I bring in my best available reliever top of nine in a tie home game every time. A closer is a reliever who gets the final outs in a close game. And it doesn't get any closer than a tie.
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We most definitely disagree. And seeing the outcome, I can’t see how you think it’s the right call. Immediately, when Hoffman came in from the bullpen, the entire row where I was sitting threw up their hands and the Brewers fan in front of me started to applaud. Yet you think it’s the right call???
aug 31, 2025, 12:56 am • 0 0 • view
Yep. It was the managers right call. And Hoffman blew it. If he had set down the side we wouldn't have had this discussion. And I've enjoyed this debate. I'm just not swayed because you've not given me a reason to throw aside the managers' playbook in this situation. Hoffman is still our guy.
aug 31, 2025, 1:11 am • 0 0 • view
Hoffman is not our highest leverage reliever. He’s shown that throughout the season blowing saves and giving up runs in close games. We have Rodriguez, Little, Nance who should be used in those situations. Hoffman works best with a two or more run lead. He’s proven that. “Ifs” mean nothing.
aug 31, 2025, 1:15 am • 0 0 • view
In your opinion, you forgot that. I stand my ground. And I'm staying on the bandwagon. I believe in this team. And Hoffman. End of discussion.
aug 31, 2025, 9:53 am • 0 0 • view
I’m glad you ended the discussion. I believe in this team, too. It is not my opinion that Hoffman is not our highest leverage reliever…it is statistical fact. Don’t go by stats, that’s fine. Look where it got us.
aug 31, 2025, 11:51 am • 1 0 • view