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Perhaps the biggest reason the Angels will not win it all is the manager Mike Scoscia. He contantly makes mistakes in the management of his bullpen - which arguably is among the best in baseball. I can give you two examples. First, game 2 against the Rangers. Angels up 8-3 top of the eighth inning. He brings in Scot Shields, who worked the night before and with a day game the next day. Shields works two innings. Scoscia has others in the bullpen, including Chris Bootcheck and Frankie. Why not give Shield the time off, save him for the next 5 games in a row perhaps, and give the young guy the chance for some experience. Oh no, use up Shields just like he did last year...
Secondly, last night. Again, he brings in Shields with the game tied in the 8th. OK - I understand that - although he had alot of other choices. Shields does his thing and holds the lead and Scoscia brings in Frankie for a TIED 9th inning. Frankie gives up the gopher ball and game over. This scenario was repeated last year and lead to at least 5 losses (Overuse/unnecessary use of Shields and premature/unnecessary use of Frankie.)
I just don't get it.
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