jmeks23 wrote: Shouldn't a MLB hitter be able to drop a bunt down without having to burn another player (2 if you use a pitcher)? Once again, should and can are two completely different things. Yes he should, that doesn't mean he can and RRR has to realize that. RRR also has to realize that when the corner infielders come crashing in on a bunt you have to change your strategy. You have to tell him after the first pitch that he has to show bunt and then pull the bat back to give the Cardinals doubt as to whether or not he's actually going to bunt so they don't come crashing in towards the plate. Even if he pulls the bat back as the pitcher is in the wind up, that puts doubt in the minds of the infielders and LaRussa as to whether or not he's going to bunt. That should cause the corner infielders to play back more giving Yuni more leeway for the bunt so it just has to be decent to good instead of perfect.