[terry]

In Game 7 of the 1964 World Series, the Cardinals' manager, Johnny Keane, left Bob Gibson in the game in the 9th inning even though Gibson, who was obviously fatigued, gave up two solo homers during the inning. Gibson closed it out by retiring Bobby Richardson (with Maris and Mantle due up next). Keane later said:

“He didn’t pitch only with his arm. He pitched with his heart. He’s got lots of heart … I went all the way with him because I was committed to this fellow’s heart.”

I think there's a place for that in today's game. You can't make every decision by relying on spreadsheets.

[terry]

In Game 7 of the 1964 World Series, the Cardinals' manager, Johnny Keane, left Bob Gibson in the game in the 9th inning even though Gibson, who was obviously fatigued, gave up two solo homers during the inning. Gibson closed it out by retiring Bobby Richardson (with Maris and Mantle due up next). Keane later said:

“He didn’t pitch only with his arm. He pitched with his heart. He’s got lots of heart … I went all the way with him because I was committed to this fellow’s heart.”

I think there's a place for that in today's game. You can't make every decision by relying on spreadsheets.