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Sep 3, 2024
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DizzyDean
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Why are they confident in Holmes?
Any other organization would at least try something different. Something about insanity is trying the same unsuccessful thing over and over again.
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Say what you will about Dave Roberts but Clay Holmes would not be closing games
Methusaleh22
Sep 3, 9:14pm
It's unreal.
byujacob
Sep 3, 9:15pm
Nope,but unfortunately,They don’t have anyone better.
Islandercoug
Sep 3, 9:15pm
At this point I think it Ida worth trying anyone
Garn
Sep 3, 9:21pm
I don’t think they have anyone that they would have any confidence in.
Islandercoug
Sep 3, 9:25pm
Boone is terrible and needs to be fired. Cashman especially needs to be fired.
Garn
Sep 3, 9:26pm
That’s been an ongoing complaint from Yankee fans the last few years. Unfortunately,Steinbrenner is happy just to make
Islandercoug
Sep 3, 9:32pm
Why are they confident in Holmes?
DizzyDean
Sep 3, 9:42pm
Agreed,but unless they can somehow acquire a decent closer,they’re stuck with Holmes. They really have no one else.
Islandercoug
Sep 3, 9:46pm
Tommy Kahnle has had a sub-3.00 ERA for 3 years and a better WHIP, no?
Methusaleh22
Sep 3, 10:31pm
I like Kahnle and would give him the chance to close. But I’ve also seen him blow his share of games as a Yankee,so I’m
Islandercoug
Sep 4, 3:36am
If that’s truly how they feel then they should just forfeit instead of trying
bluecougar1985
Sep 3, 10:41pm
Who do they have to replace him? Kahnle? I’d give him the chance,but he has a history of blowing games as well.
Islandercoug
Sep 4, 4:16am
Anybody at this point. Holmes should not be in anymore for a save opportunity.
bluecougar1985
Sep 4, 6:18am
Judging by Boone’s postgame comments,which was non-commital,they might finally move Holmes off the closer role.
Islandercoug
Sep 4, 6:58am
I've actually never looked at his stat line. Pretty impressive ERA for 11 blown
Methusaleh22
Sep 3, 9:21pm
You can’t have a choke for your “closer.”
DizzyDean
Sep 3, 9:32pm
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