Part 2/10:
Mike and the Mad Dog opened their discussion by revisiting Boone's decision-making in critical game situations. The debate centers around Boone's choice to remove ace pitcher Gerrit Cole from the game after just 88 pitches, signaling a rush to the bullpen that many criticize given the inconsistency of relief pitchers. The conversation highlights the idea that a manager only becomes a ‘genius’ or an ‘idiot’ based on the immediate outcome of such choices.