He isn't managing a season anymore. He's managing the last month and a half of the season. The Braves are on fire and breathing down our necks. We're going to lose Strasburg in another 3-6 starts. Every game counts right now.
By his own admission last night, Gonzo had nothing. The Nationals got incredibly lucky.
A bullpen can still be burnt out in a month and a half. Especially when they most likely have to pitch an extra month. Also you can do the math to figure out what WAR Simmons is on pace for but can't figure out that 133.33/23=5.8, 180/5.8=31, 31-23=8
