Oli Marmol’s Scheduled Days Off Strategy Fails to Impress Fans and Costing Cardinals Wins
Oli Marmol is criticized for frequently providing players with "scheduled" days off, affecting the team's performance.
By the Numbers- Marmol often opts to rest key players like Goldschmidt, Arenado, and Contreras, leading to losses.
- The Cardinals are 0-6 in series finales this season, partly due to Marmol's lineup decisions.
Marmol's supporters argue that player rest is essential for long-term performance and injury prevention.
State of Play- Marmol's frequent use of scheduled days off is frustrating fans and affecting team results.
- There are concerns that Marmol may prioritize keeping players fresh over prioritizing winning games.
Marmol may face increasing pressure to balance player rest with on-field success to improve the team's performance.
Bottom LineOngoing criticism of Marmol's lineup decisions raises questions about the balance between player rest and maximizing the team's chances of winning.
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