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Is it really closer by committee?
2007-04-13 15:33
by Bob Timmermann

Because of the struggles of Jorge Julio, Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said he would be going with a closer by committee.

But is it a committee? I think it's more of an anarcho-syndicalist commune with each relief pitcher taking turns each week to act as closer. But all saves by that closer have to be ratified bi-weekly at a special meeting. Mopup roles are chosen by a simple majority vote, but to change the closer you need a 2/3 majority.

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2007-04-13 15:53:05
1.   Philip Michaels
Come see the blown saves inherent in the system!
2007-04-13 15:58:08
2.   DXMachina
Jorge Julio was overheard in the Marlins locker room yelling, "Help! Help! I'm being oppressed!"
2007-04-13 16:29:19
3.   Cliff Corcoran
Just because some watery bink lobs a save opportunity at you is no basis for a system of management.
2007-04-13 17:29:38
4.   Bob Timmermann
Well played, gentlemen.

Well played!

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