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Game 1 of playoffs Hal yanks Johan Santana in 5th inning with no outs after he gives up a HR.His first run of the game.3 lefties were coming up so I guess thats the logic. My relief help was set to normal and Johan had slow hook set.Of course I end up losing 3 to 1 or I doubt I'd be writing this.Could this been avoided or am I just victim of circumstance.Where's Grady Little when you need him?

well im far from an expert, but i always have my relievers set to conservative..........

Even with HAL's pitching management you only give up 3 runs. You gotta score to win. I'd take it if I was guaranteed that my opponents would only score 3 runs in every game all year long.

If you try and explain what HAL does logically, you will always lose that argument. Just keep in mind it happens just as often to your opposing Manager. :)