Shame on Izzy For Giving Up

DaveKingman posted 5/13/2008 from www.dugoutcentral.com [flag]

Harsh words for Izzy for volunteering out of the closer's job. If he can't do his job in the 9th, what makes the Cards think he can do it in the 7th or 8th? [link]

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Fred9964

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It's ridiculus that Isringhausen is taking himself out of the closer's role. He should want the ball all the time in whatever situation matters most for the team. It's not his decision to move to a different role; it's the manager's; and if he's having this serious self-confidence issues, then he'll be no better as a set-up man.

Posted 5/13/2008 [reply] [flag]
BrianDaubach7

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I think he just needs a little break. The poor guy has been closing for almost 10 years! He'll be back real soon, he just needs to get centered again in a lower-pressure situation.

Posted 5/13/2008 [reply] [flag]
Evil Empire

+1

I'm just pissed that now he won't get a chance to break the blown saves record.

Posted 5/13/2008 [reply] [flag]
DaveKingman

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Maybe he'll pull a Gagne and ask for the role back now.

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