ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I can't believe they left Burnett out there. He had NO CONTROL last inning, and is still proving he doesn't have any this inning either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Jul 16, 2010 -> 01:51 AM) I have nothing against the Pierre bunt, it was fine and he almost beat it out... it ended up giving our 2 best hitters a chance to tie or even take the lead in game hard to argue against it. If you're going to bunt with Pierre, why not just do a hit-and-run? He's one of the best in baseball over the last few decades at making contact when he swings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) Because if the pitcher throws a ball on a hit and run Beckham is hung out to dry? This pitcher has little control, Pierre at least can take a walk (if hes bunting). With hit and run you need a pitcher who is close to the strike zone. Edited July 16, 2010 by Soxbadger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 If I was the manager Id just tell Kotsay dont swing at anything until you have 2 strikes and even than only if its down the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jul 15, 2010 -> 08:53 PM) I can't believe they left Burnett out there. He had NO CONTROL last inning, and is still proving he doesn't have any this inning either. I know. I can't believe he was left in after the Quentin at-bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 There were closer pitches to Kotsay than that 3-1 pitch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 16, 2010 -> 02:55 AM) Because if the pitcher throws a ball on a hit and run Beckham is hung out to dry? This pitcher has little control, Pierre at least can take a walk (if hes bunting). With hit and run you need a pitcher who is close to the strike zone. Exactly, so why bunt on the first pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Fear the Kotsay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 It has begun again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguy79 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Nice, keep it going lets get a crooked #... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Great AB by Kotsay. AJP has to get the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 There's a ton of room down the RF line for AJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Jul 15, 2010 -> 08:55 PM) If I was the manager Id just tell Kotsay dont swing at anything until you have 2 strikes and even than only if its down the middle. Funny, that's exactly what happened. 3-2 pitch was right down the middle. How is Burnett still in? I know you don't want to be on your 3rd pitcher in the 5th, but this is a big game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Hell yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 You dont know waht the call was on the first pitch. It may have been Pierre's choice. He got a great bunt down, and it took a great play by Mauer to get him. Youre acting like Pierre is Frank Thomas in his prime and how can you take the bat away. Hes fricking Juan Pierre. BALK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 QUOTE (danman31 @ Jul 15, 2010 -> 08:57 PM) Funny, that's exactly what happened. 3-2 pitch was right down the middle. How is Burnett still in? I know you don't want to be on your 3rd pitcher in the 5th, but this is a big game. Probably anticipating this could be a loooongg 4 game series for their pen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 BALK! Nice break, get him over AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Hahaha this guy is absolutely falling apart. One of the strangest balks you'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Merry Christmas Sox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thad Bosley Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 That was....weird. But I'll take it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 16, 2010 -> 01:57 AM) You dont know waht the call was on the first pitch. It may have been Pierre's choice. He got a great bunt down, and it took a great play by Mauer to get him. Youre acting like Pierre is Frank Thomas in his prime and how can you take the bat away. Hes fricking Juan Pierre. Great play? Every catcher in baseball makes that play. In a game where the Twins have struggled to retire our hitters, I just hate giving up easy outs (ie: Vizquel tagging) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 LOL. Talk about a golden chance to take Burnett out, claim injury, and get a pitcher warmed up as long as needed. But they leave him out there! Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVVY18 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 YES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 hahaha YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguy79 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 AJ baby...don't let up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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