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  1. Blake
    "Interesting." Yes, that's one way to put it.
  2. Blake
    If the sac bunt strategy is based on a flawed premise, which, from what I've read, it is, then it doesn't matter how many times the sac bunt has been implemented. What needs to be looked at is when the bunt was attempted and by what player. From what I've seen this year, the sac bunt is almost automatic with Molitor, if it's late in the game, runner on first, no one out..no matter who is at the plate. I've linked to it before, but Bill James Online did some number crunching and came to the conclusion the sac bunt has very limited value and tends to be a wast of outs.
  3. Blake
    So, was the "sacrifice bunting" mention a throw away line or meant ironically?
  4. Blake
    Seth, Molitor, if I remember correctly, was brought in because Gardenhire was to "old school" and not keeping up with the changes in the way the game is managed. Yet, I can point to more than a few games where Molitor did old-school managing rather than doing something a little different. For instance, in a couple of games, Molitor could have given up the DH, late in the game, so he had the best defensive alignment available in the field. Moves that, had Molitor made them, could very well have been the difference between winning and losing. And the constant bunting thing, especially with some of the hottest hitters the Twins have, is ridiculous. Bill James online did a study on bunting and came to the conclusion the chances of scoring from 1st or 2nd is about the same, percentage wise and sacrificing the runner over is a waste of a very precious commodity, outs. See here: http://www.billjamesonline.com/stats33/
  5. Blake
    It is a tool, and sometimes a valuable tool. For instance, if I'm wondering what Molitor was thinking batting Niko Goodrum in the DH spot versus a right-hander, I might be able to ask him about that postgame. But that is a small part of what creates quality content. And infinitely overrated. ------------------------------------------------- Actually, I want to know what Molitor was thinking, batting a rookie behind someone who hasn't hit all year. If the Twins weren't in a race for a wild card spot, it would be understandable. But with things the way they are, I think it's inexcusable.
  6. Blake
    "Let's eat grandma" versus "Let's eat, grandma" sort of thing?
  7. Blake
    I see Houston got Verlander. I wish Mr. Verlander all the best and hope he pitches well..right up until losing to the Twins for the AL title.
  8. Blake
    Wait, accuracy is part of the game thread style sheet? Live and learn......................
  9. Blake
    Excellent job, RB! What a fun year it has been in Twins Territory. And, I notice the Twins are talking about "priority seating for the playoffs" during their season ticket drive for next year. Never thought I'd hear that this year.
  10. Blake
    The only reason to go to Olive Garden is to remind yourself of why you avoided the place to begin with. Uggh.
  11. Blake
    A legend and a debut in the same game. Nice bookends.
  12. Blake
    That's more like it!
  13. Blake
    I thought this was a terrible signing and I'm glad I was wrong.
  14. Blake
    When? Did we stop at some point?
  15. Blake
    I've never seen a pitcher so unimpressed, no matter the situation, as Colon. Colon has grown on me.
  16. Blake
    Old school. I love it!
  17. Blake
    Tron-Tronno...work with me, here, willya!
  18. Blake
    Yeah, Tronno seems a bit weird:
  19. Blake
    Remember, though, to spay or neuter all pets. This has been a public announcement.
  20. Blake
    McCarthy is only mostly dead then? 1/2 of 1/2 is 1/4, I believe.
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