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Originally Posted by Sweet Chin Music33
I dont question him pitching to Crede, I think Joba has the ability to get him out. Yankee fans always compare him to Papelbon, and I dont see Paps pitching around anyone.
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Whether Papelbon would have pitched to Crede doesn't make last night's decision a sound one. Girardi and his coaches spend countless hours studying hitting charts and other stats looking for tendencies that might give them an advantage in the game. This decision took no research. Crede is hot. The winning run was on 2nd. First base was open. The two prior batters had hit the ball very hard. The next batter was a .167 Hitter with a .200 OBP. It was clearly a poor strategic decision to let Joba pitch to Crede. It went completely against the probabilities. Papelbon should'nt pitch to him eitherin that situation.