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Dave O'Brien Feels Cheated If Managers Don't Consider His Feelings When Making In-Game Decisions

In the seventh inning of last night's Red Sox-Tigers game, NESN's Dave O'Brien was talking about managers who have pulled a starting pitcher from a game because of a high pitch count, even though the pitcher had not allowed a hit.

I feel robbed as a fan when a manager makes that decision.

Well, Dave, perhaps your feelings aren't the number one priority for that team's manager.

I'd feel robbed as a fan if the short-sighted manager of my favourite team overworked a promising young pitcher, putting him at greater risk for an injury and a possible premature end to his career, all for something that may never happen.