So, it has been broken down by many people much smarter (and way too many people who just have an audience) than me, but the Rays won World Series game two. James Shields was OK, but the part I want to focus on is David Price.
It was a two run game. David Price got the last seven outs in the World Series. I applaud Joe Maddon for going outside of the normal managerial box to use a very talented pitcher to get seven outs. Most managers get in a zone of "save their own ass" by doing what is expected, by going with proven relievers and known quantitie closers. Maddon leveraged the situation in his advatage by using his most talented left handed reliever to get out the Phillies best hitters (who are left handed) and stayed with him throughout it.
Further proof that conventional bullpen usage is ridiculous. The save stat, the Baseball Writers, etc, all hurt the overall understanding of the game in the public.
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