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Post by azbob643 on Aug 13, 2024 16:18:46 GMT -5
No…I’m not telling you “that Verdugo has no confidence in his ability to drive in runs” He’s done it 50 times so far this year. He obviously decided to make one attempt to load the bases with a successful bunt hit, or at least move both runners into scoring position while avoiding a possible GIDP, setting the table for Soto, who’s been even more productive driving in runs. Didn’t work. That doesn't make him a "stupid player" or, as you've apparently suggested, not a "real player". We'll disagree. Verdugo is "paid" to drive in runs, so I hated the play. The question is...would you have hated the play if he'd been successful in getting the bunt down, moving the runners over who were then driven in by Soto? |
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Post by azbob643 on Aug 13, 2024 16:27:50 GMT -5
PS: Will you agree with me that instead of watching the bunt go up in the air Verdugo should have run to first ? As I've said...I didn't see the play. If his popup was in fair territory, yes, he should've run to first. BTW...your displeasure seems to be influenced by your stated dislike of him, regardless. Do you have a problem with Soto & Chisholm stylin' and admiring their HRs...bat flips included? |
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Post by ypaterson on Aug 13, 2024 16:30:09 GMT -5
We'll disagree. Verdugo is "paid" to drive in runs, so I hated the play. The question is...would you have hated the play if he'd been successful in getting the bunt down, moving the runners over who were then driven in by Soto? I'd still feel that he choked off the inning. If the bunt were done by the youngster brought up to be the 2nd catcher, I;d be good with it. I might even live with it from a guy who had not seen live pitching for a couple of days. But not from my regular LFer. If Verdugo is going to do that, I'd much rather see Grisham getting more playing time. |
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Post by azbob643 on Aug 13, 2024 16:33:32 GMT -5
The question is...would you have hated the play if he'd been successful in getting the bunt down, moving the runners over who were then driven in by Soto? I'd still feel that he choked off the inning. If the bunt were done by the youngster brought up to be the 2nd catcher, I;d be good with it. I might even live with it from a guy who had not seen live pitching for a couple of days. But not from my regular LFer. If Verdugo is going to do that, I'd much rather see Grisham getting more playing time. You'd still feel he "choked of the inning" if Soto drove both runs home? Interesting... BTW...were you as frustrated and critical with the ABs of others, including Soto & Judge, who left a small army of runners in scoring position on base? |
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Post by ypaterson on Aug 13, 2024 16:33:54 GMT -5
PS: Will you agree with me that instead of watching the bunt go up in the air Verdugo should have run to first ? As I've said...I didn't see the play. If his popup was in fair territory, yes, he should've run to first. BTW...your displeasure seems to be influenced by your stated dislike of him, regardless. Do you have a problem with Soto & Chisholm stylin' and admiring their HRs...bat flips included? Yes I do. I'd love for MLB to put in a speed up rule that gives a player 18 seconds or so to round the bases on a home run !!! |
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Post by azbob643 on Aug 13, 2024 16:35:36 GMT -5
As I've said...I didn't see the play. If his popup was in fair territory, yes, he should've run to first. BTW...your displeasure seems to be influenced by your stated dislike of him, regardless. Do you have a problem with Soto & Chisholm stylin' and admiring their HRs...bat flips included? Yes I do. I'd love for MLB to put in a speed up rule that gives a player 18 seconds or so to round the bases on a home run !!! Cool... just haven't seen you, or any others, express that displeasure. Seems to be somewhat selective. |
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Post by ypaterson on Aug 13, 2024 16:53:44 GMT -5
Yes I do. I'd love for MLB to put in a speed up rule that gives a player 18 seconds or so to round the bases on a home run !!! Cool... just haven't seen you, or any others, express that displeasure. Seems to be somewhat selective. It is. I don't comment on everything and I understand why the great majority of the world doesn't care what I think. I try to be selective. |
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Post by azbob643 on Aug 13, 2024 16:57:18 GMT -5
Cool... just haven't seen you, or any others, express that displeasure. Seems to be somewhat selective. It is. I don't comment on everything and I understand why the great majority of the world doesn't care what I think. I try to be selective. I care what you and others think and post here. It'd just be nice to get some objective consistency, rather than knee-jerk reactions. Doesn't seem too much to ask. |
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Post by cocopugg on Aug 13, 2024 17:05:39 GMT -5
He could've K'd or worse, GIDP. Had he gotten it down it would've been runners on 2nd-3rd with Soto coming to the plate. Instead he gave an easy out to a struggling pitcher. Some just can't handle the pressures of wearing the pinstripes! |
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Post by qimqam on Aug 13, 2024 17:11:15 GMT -5
We'll disagree. Verdugo is "paid" to drive in runs, so I hated the play. The question is...would you have hated the play if he'd been successful in getting the bunt down, moving the runners over who were then driven in by Soto? That's a heck of question ... you're losing it old feller |
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Post by Lola on Aug 13, 2024 17:12:31 GMT -5
In my opinion, that was the the biggest upset loss in the south side of Chicago since Bad Bad Leroy Brown lost a fight. I Concur!!! |
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Post by cocopugg on Aug 13, 2024 17:13:23 GMT -5
Verdugo's strategy at the plate has changed since he was put in the leadoff spot. Now it seems like he'll try to take the first 2 pitches, hoping they're balls, because he's trying to draw a walk. If he does swing after that, and he actually makes contact, if the pitcher's a righty, he usually rolls the ball to the 2nd base side, and if the pitcher's a lefty, he tries to shoot the ball towards 3B. That routine has become about as common as watching Judge bend down to pick up a pebble whenever he calls for time!
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Post by azbob643 on Aug 13, 2024 17:14:11 GMT -5
The question is...would you have hated the play if he'd been successful in getting the bunt down, moving the runners over who were then driven in by Soto? That's a heck of question ... you're losing it old feller A simple question. So...what's your answer? Even you should be able to provide one...if you're able to understand it. |
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Post by qimqam on Aug 13, 2024 17:23:38 GMT -5
That's a heck of question ... you're losing it old feller A simple question. So...what's your answer? Even you should be able to provide one. The simple answer is ... none of that happened? And if we are going to make believe ... I'd rather Verdugo draw his 3rd consective BB to load the bases Or Better yet ... line a double into the gap driving in both runner then comming around to score on Soto's HR And of course the Yankees go on to win the game ...ironically 12-2 |
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Post by azbob643 on Aug 13, 2024 17:26:55 GMT -5
The simple answer is ... none of that happened? And if we are going to make believe ... I'd rather Verdugo draw his 3rd consective BB to load the bases Or Better yet ... line a double into the gap driving in both runner then comming around to score on Soto's HR And of course the Yankees go on to win the game ...ironically 12-2 Yeah...none of that happened. As usual, your posts are like hanging curveballs. Get back to me when you have something better in your arsenal. |
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