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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
Because the math shows that your best bullpen grouping, if you have multiple above-average options, is:
1. Reserve your BEST guy for true fireman situations. He shows up in 6th or 7th or 8th or 9th to get the team out of a jam, or to face the top of the lineup.
2. Slot your second-best guy as your standard closer (but don't be afraid to use your relief ace instead of him in the 9th if he's on short rest or the matchup is better for your 1 reliever)
3. Have a handful of other above-average guys you use based on matchups
4. Have one dude that can go long and just eat innings so you can reserve 1-3 for games where they are actually valuable.
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We didn’t stick to rule #2 last night. Erceg pitched against 7, 8, 9 in the 8th.