I don't get it. This dude always comes through in the clutch and he did it again last night. Comes up with 2 on 0 outs in the 8th. I said to myself "put him on and pitch to Rolen" nope, Saarloos hangs a slider and he drives it to RC to drive in 2 runs and go ahead 3-1. When will they start pitching around this guy? They pitched around Bonds when he was on crutches last year.
They had men on first and second with no outs, and you want the manager to load the bases so a sac fly or a DOUBLE PLAY gives them the lead? That's retarded.
Granted it's a tough situation to be in, but you make it a situation where it takes a hit to score a run, and make a situation where the pitcher has to get a K or a force out at home.
You think Puljos has a better chance at getting a hit than Rolen does at flying out or grounding the ball to the infield? The manager would get beaten in the public eye.