Puk pitched in the 7th today...only 2 outs. Lovullo seems to have Puk on speed dial for the 7th and isn't interested in trying him as the closer.
I know we've kicked this topic around quite a bit already... I trust Torey and believe there are very sound, solid reasons why Puk hasn't yet been relied upon as the closer. Maybe we'll one day hear those reasons. However, it wouldn't be uncommon if we never find out as some things like this often remain within the team and between player & coach.
Or, there are still 28 games left in the season. That's time for J-Mart to earn more trust, or, for Puk to be tested in the closer position.
My personal opinion is that both Hazen and Torey strongly desire to see Sewald back in the closer role, as that would cement the pen rotation heading into the post season. That as the plan heading into the season and it was the plan even while Sewald was on the IR. However, as is often the case, plans can change, sometimes suddenly. Clearly, Sewald can't be trusted and that leaves the team in a very uncertain position. And again, while it may appear from the outside that Puk is the natural solution, I have to believe there are very good reasons as to why the team has yet to move in that direction.
