GDT: Braves @ Dodgers (NLDS Game 4, October 7, 2013)

[The Chosen One]

Kimbrel wanted the ball for two. He had successfully done it before. And evidently he asked for it. He is also the best pitcher on the team. You give him the ball. No one can defend that move.

Still disagree. Every manager in the playoffs goes with their set up man in the 8th then their closer in the 9th.

It's really easy to criticize in hindsight because it didn't work out. It's not like Carpenter was a scrub reliever. He'd posted dominant numbers all year. You dance with what got you there. Our bullpen has saved us so many games this year and kept us in so many games. Carpenter wanted the ball too, it's not like Gonzalez forced it upon him.