If that’s truly how they feel then they should just forfeit instead of trying

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Sep 3, 2024
10:41:36pm

bluecougar1985 Political Junky

to save it in the bottom of the ninth. Bringing in Holmes is akin to raising the white flag.

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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.”

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