topper09er
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I never understood the logic behind this, are runs worth less in the early innings? I think in all situations except late innings and down by a lot you should take a run that you can score without getting a hit, which only happens when you have R2 0 out or R3 1 out, not exactly the most common situations. -
Because they are down by 1 and have a chance to score a run without getting a hit which should be taken advantage of
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It depends what you are trying to do. R3 1 out has a better chance of scoring 1 run that R1, R2 0 outs and obviously R2 1 out, so if you are playing for run there (when they were down by 1) bunting is the best play because it is much easier to execute than expecting a hit from Gomez. If you are just waiting around for HRs then its not the best play.
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when was the brewers last golden sombrero, bill hall?
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I agree, if Braun can just ground out/SF how can you be mad about tieing the game up?
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here comes a weak grounder to 2nd on an outside pitch
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No K/pop-up here, tie it up George
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They must be used to Decaf coffey not the real deal
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down by 1 run why not have R3 1 out with Braun/Fielder due up.
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No it wasn't. Gomez was running towards 1st before he even made contact with the ball. Thanks for the info
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We need better from our 3 hitter there, lets go Prince pick him up
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was that a straight sac bunt?
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3 wild pitches today, looks Kottaras is pretty below average back there at blocking??
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Nice approach Casey, trade Gamel.
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last night with R2 0 outs Casey got a nice hit through the right side...lets see if that was an accident
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The power is gravy, and only increases his value in the spot. Power is never gravy, power is the mashed potatoes. No one is ever evaluated as having a good eye, good base running instincts and above average speed...o and he might hit 30 HRs as a bonus. Instead it is a guy who hits 30 HRs who has speed as his gravy, such as Ryan Braun. Again, according to what you are saying the cardinals should be batting Pujols leadoff, but they are not because they would score less runs. Ever other inning, he's likely to come to the plate with men on base to drive in. He is the least likely person in the entire lineup to come up to the plate with men on base since the pitcher bats in front of him. From the 2008 season: RBI Opportunities Rickie Weeks -- PA: 560 RBI: 46 Actual Runners on Base: 276 (125-93-58), ML Avg. Player with PA: 560 RBI: 64 Avg. Runners on Base: 353 (175-117-61)
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Weeks weakness---The side-arm sling
topper09er replied to rickh150's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
And That wrote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- He was safe, it was a lollipop throw by Weeks that cost the Brewers. -
According baseball-reference he is middle-nameless, if he ever hits for the cycle or 3 HRs or something Id like to see Tim Kurkjian's historical take on cathers without middle names getting odd baseball records.
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Then why doesnt Albert Pujols bat leadoff? Also, I am not saying we move Weeks to 5 right now with Gomez Escobar 1, 2. I am just saying that would be ideal if they were able to turn into players who could hit there because if Weeks can slug above .500 then it would be nice to have him have more men on base.
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Weeks weakness---The side-arm sling
topper09er replied to rickh150's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
He either decides he doesnt need to use proper fundamentals because he is so athletic he is above them, similar to how Brett Favre does not always step into his throws, or he is unaware of what the proper fundamentals are for feeding the SS on a DP try. What other options are there? -
Weeks weakness---The side-arm sling
topper09er replied to rickh150's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Only when he makes mistakes because he spits in the face of using proper fundamentals because he is ahtletic and a professional so good fundamentals dont apply to him because he is such a raw talent. And it is shocking to me that he is allowed to continue this and no one seems to care. If I saw my high school 2nd baseman field a ball and flip it directly from his glove without a stiff wrist sidearmed which resulted in a poor feed to the SS I would show him the correct way to make the play and expect him to do that in the future. I guess this does not occur with Willie Randolph. -
Weeks weakness---The side-arm sling
topper09er replied to rickh150's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Um, no Rickie made a horrible, lazy feed by being flashing and not using proper fundamentals. I dont care if he makes some great plays too, but when he makes mistakes it should not be because of poor fundamentals. If you can expect a high school player to learn how to do something the right way then Rickie Weeks should be expected to do it the right way also. Escobar had to catch the ball in a way that forced him to go over the top of the base. -
How many times have you seen the player with the assist throw it with his glove and the player with the putout catching the ball his bare hand. The play would almost look more normal if played in reverse.
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Don't you know it.Career .313/.395/.576 line in 352 plate appearances, so BCI2004 isn't far off. Yeesh.Those numbers are actually worse than his career line of .328/.427/.567.And even worse than his Miller Park numbers of .298/.402/.606 in 112 PA
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Weeks weakness---The side-arm sling
topper09er replied to rickh150's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Opening day another example of Weeks with absolutely horrible fundamentals with his terrible back hand flip to Escobar when he had enough time to make a proper feed. Luckily Escobar makes a great play and throws the ball with both legs in the air to save a Weeks error. Why is Willie Randolph on our coaching staff.
