I've watched Phil Garner for a few years.
I think he sucks. Truly. He makes some of the most questionable moves during games I've ever seen. His 'choice and timing' of bullpen action is just f'ing unreal. He seems like he doesn't study up on his opp's tendencies. He just does all that BS textbook junk, takes out guys who are pitching great, then sticks in bullpen billy to give it up = just because the next hitter is a lefty. All that crap went away years ago, but good 'ol Phil still plays it by the book. Or, should I say FOR the book.
yeah, I feel your pain, having been toasted several times by Garner's antics.
Maybe he is close buds with Rose.
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