In the aftermath of the American League wild-card series, a question lots of fans seem to be asking is: Who should take the blame for the Blue Jays’ stunning collapse? The answers vary, but everyone has an opinion, writes Gregor Chisholm.
With emotions still running high from Saturday’s 10-9 loss to the Seattle Mariners, it’s only natural to do a bit of finger-pointing. People are upset and trying to make sense of what happened. Debates like these come with the territory for supporters of the team and sports journalists alike.A few of Schneider’s moves from Game 2 were called into question, but the one criticized the most was his decision to replace starter Kevin Gausman with the bases loaded during the sixth inning.
The interim skipper had to go with Mayza right then and there or remain committed to Gausman — who was at 94 pitches — for a few more hitters. MLB’s three-batter minimum for pitchers meant delaying the move by one would have risked Mayza facing star leadoff man Julio Rodríguez, who bats right, in a much closer game.
Except there was never a scenario in which Bradley would have been in left. He hasn’t played the position once this season and has made just 14 appearances there since 2016. He’s more comfortable in right, which is why, as recently as Sept. 24, Teoscar Hernández moved to left when both guys were assigned to the corners. Maybe injured starter Lourdes Gurriel Jr. would have made those plays, but Hernández doesn’t.
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