August 11, 201016 yr What is the real benefit of batting the pitch in the 8th spot? LaRussa is somewhat known to do this, isn't he?
August 11, 201016 yr Good line by Welsh. Keels:" Guess who's up now(speaking of Molina with boos cascading down)" Welsh: " Lucifer?" Welsh had one last night after Molina's dinger. " Open wound, insert salt."
August 11, 201016 yr Was that a Dusty compliment hidden in there from Math? :eek: Don't have a thing against the guy personally. In fact, I like him.
August 11, 201016 yr Is it too much to ask that they hit a ball out of the infield? The Reds plate discipline is terrible.
August 11, 201016 yr What is the real benefit of batting the pitch in the 8th spot? LaRussa is somewhat known to do this, isn't he? Very well known for doing it ... for a long time.
August 11, 201016 yr Very well known for doing it ... for a long time. But what is his reasoning for it?
August 11, 201016 yr What is the real benefit of batting the pitch in the 8th spot? LaRussa is somewhat known to do this, isn't he? Yep and I have never understood it, the stats have shown it really doesn't make a difference. Here is a lengthy article on it from 2008 http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2008-04-16-safety-in-numbers_N.htm
August 11, 201016 yr What is the real benefit of batting the pitch in the 8th spot? LaRussa is somewhat known to do this, isn't he? Us simple minded folks wouldn't understand if he told us....Just ask him, he'll tell ya.
August 11, 201016 yr Is it too much to ask that they hit a ball out of the infield? The Reds plate discipline is terrible. Yep... Been saying it for months.
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