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Post by chiyankee on Jul 4, 2019 18:23:37 GMT -5
Mike Ford just found out that playing in the minor leagues doesn't prepare you for catching popups in this dump of a stadium. Nice play by the rook. This stadium is a down-grade from what he’s used to. Amazing the lights have stayed on all day... The Yanks had to play Mother's Day and the 4th of July in this place....doesn't seem right. |
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Post by noetsi on Jul 4, 2019 18:24:27 GMT -5
little surprised happ got pulled there after getting the out. Ottavino walks the first batter he faces
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Post by noetsi on Jul 4, 2019 18:25:28 GMT -5
we totally disagree on bunts. When there is a 70 percent chance of getting an out anyway and bunt moves someone into scoring position bunts are very useful. And you just decreased your chances of scoring by giving away an out. If you were going to get an out anyway in all probability while not moving the runner over nothing is different. Except you have a player at first rather than second. |
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Post by inger on Jul 4, 2019 18:26:57 GMT -5
Ottavino allowing only 5.7 hits per nine, but 6.2 bb per nine...
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Post by inger on Jul 4, 2019 18:29:01 GMT -5
And you just decreased your chances of scoring by giving away an out. If you were going to get an out anyway in all probability while not moving the runner over nothing is different. Except you have a player at first rather than second. Except that not all bunts are successful. Some are even popped up into DPs. To date, I have never seen a bunt 2-run home run... |
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Post by chiyankee on Jul 4, 2019 18:32:54 GMT -5
Walk the Parrot!!! Edwin needed that.
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Post by chiyankee on Jul 4, 2019 18:34:29 GMT -5
And you just decreased your chances of scoring by giving away an out. If you were going to get an out anyway in all probability while not moving the runner over nothing is different. Except you have a player at first rather than second. Outs are a precious commodity, you shouldn't just give them away. |
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Post by inger on Jul 4, 2019 18:41:34 GMT -5
I still believe in the value of the bunt when it’s employed judiciously. The problem is that each individual is going to define judiciously differently.
If you say it never makes sense to bunt, then there is no judicious situation. If you think it’s always the right play, you would bunt all the time.
Somewhere in between is the proper usage. Remember also that the bunt works best with perfect execution, and is best defended when expected.
There are a lot of pieces to the decision...
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Post by chiyankee on Jul 4, 2019 18:51:49 GMT -5
I still believe in the value of the bunt when it’s employed judiciously. The problem is that each individual is going to define judiciously differently. If you say it never makes sense to bunt, then there is no judicious situation. If you think it’s always the right play, you would bunt all the time. Somewhere in between is the proper usage. Remember also that the bunt works best with perfect execution, and is best defended when expected. There are a lot of pieces to the decision... I agree, very late in a tie game, go ahead run at 2B, weak hitter at the plate....go ahead and bunt. |
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Post by inger on Jul 4, 2019 19:02:53 GMT -5
Gary Sanchez is amazing to watch when he’s hot. Right now he is certainly nowhere near to hot. He’s 4 for his last 38 (.105) and he looks like he’ll never get another hit...
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Post by chiyankee on Jul 4, 2019 19:20:34 GMT -5
Two left handed hitters reach against Chapman, which is surprising.
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Post by chiyankee on Jul 4, 2019 19:21:57 GMT -5
The guy was out at home plate but they don't reverse the call.
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Post by chiyankee on Jul 4, 2019 19:28:28 GMT -5
What was a great pitched game for 8 innings has turn into a disaster in the 9th inning.
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Post by utahyank on Jul 4, 2019 19:29:21 GMT -5
dang.....we're in a tough spot...….
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Post by greatfatness on Jul 4, 2019 19:29:57 GMT -5
Chapman sucks tonight, it seems. Waste of a good ballgame.
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