I agree that analytics has gotten out of control. Apparently the Dodgers pulled that pitcher last night based on "pitch count." Are you kidding me? That guy was on a roll. He probably would have kept the Red Sox shut down for another 7 innings. Even Trump tweeted about that. When somebody is hot, KEEP THEM IN THE GAME!
That said, the Red Sox had a real team this year. They had great chemistry. A far cry from the 70s and 80s where they had "25 players 25 cabs". They are going to be hard to stop for a while.
Their manager looked like he was always out of it. A stiff
“The Dodgers lost because they over-relied on analytics”
I agree. Im not sure analytics can tell you who’s hot in that particular moment, or when to go with them.
Amen! I grew up a Dodgers fan since attending my first pro game in LA in 1966. Alas, too many teams rely on pitch count anymore. When a guy is on a roll, let him pitch. The management is too clever by half.
Ever watch the movie, "Moneyball"? Its about analytics. Boston bought into it with Bill James after Oakland showed it could get you to the playoffs on a budget. Boston has the deep pockets to take it to the next level. They have a great mix of role players.