Jonathan Loáisiga should be a fireman, not a closer

Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports The ninth inning has unexpectedly been dicey for the Yankees at certain points this season. After putting together arguably the best stretch of his career, Aroldis Chapman - and his broken fingernail - seemed to forget how to pitch for a few weeks leading into the All-Star break. Then, after the break, Chapman was locked-in once again... until he went to the injured list with elbow discomfort.

In Chapman’s absence, the Yankees tried a few different options in the closer role. Zack Britton, the logical choice given his career history, has been spectacularly bad (he even admitted so himself after the Field of Dreams fiasco). Chad Green, one of the bullpen anchors…