The effectiveness of the Dominican Republic's bullpen was hampered by the manager's lack of proactivity in responding to pitcher performance.

“Yes, but, but I personally, with all due respect, can attribute that run directly to Alberto Pujols for his lack of proactivity in managing the situation with pitchers”

Effective team management in tournament play requires flexibility in the lineup and proactive use of depth based on game situations.

“So you need not only the alternatives in the starting lineup but also a plan for the game: who will take an at-bat against a right-hander, who will run, all of that you have to try to plan before the game starts.”