No, I think Tito's been marvelous. I think I've been clear on that point. But all I'm saying is that you can make a "right" move and the guy you put in gives up a bomb anyway to a crap hitter. Or you can make a "wrong" move and the guy induces a weak popup to the league's leading hitter. Tito has done very well. But his relief pitchers (and his starters too, for that matter) have been outstanding. And when the guys on the field do their jobs well, it makes the manager look that much better. Conversely, when they don't do their jobs, it makes them look worse.
So for example... is starting Kluber on three days' rest in game 4 the right move, a day after his bullpen had to pitch the entire game? Arguments can be made both ways. If Kluber doesn't do well and they lose 5-3, and then he cannot go until game 7, and meanwhile, the other two starters get (predictably) lit up in games 5 and 6, suddenly pitching Kluber in game 4 and having a spent bullpen and Kluber again on 3 days' rest for game 7 doesn't seem like a good situation. But if Kluber does his job and the Indians win, it'll look like a gutsy, genius move.
