But why does it demand "max effort" on every pitch? How can it be that Giolito and Cease are giving max effort and then abandoning the game to reliever roulette while an old guy like Cueto that the organization doesn't really care about is getting more outs just tossing the kitchen sink up there?

The modern belief that pitchers only "control" strikeouts and walks (and possibly home runs) has forced that situation. A guy who strikes out eight and leaves the game with the lead in the fifth inning in most of his starts is more valued than a guy who strikes out three and leaves the game with the lead in the seventh most of the time. That's fucked up.

agreed. I'd rather games end in a tie after nine than this putting a runner on second bs

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

I dont want games ending in a tie.

I wish they would go back to regular extra inning rules for at least 2-3 innings and then if it is still tied add the runner to 2nd.

It's more fun to be a victim

There will never be an effective vaccine. I'll never get one anyway.

I have no problem with guys who are capable trying to drop bunts for hits. I believe the batting average on bunts is about .400. It's the free out that is absurd.

Technically I was drunk (big surprise) and asked her if she liked a tongue up her ass.

Again, your comprehension needs work.

Two runners on (1st and 2nd) and no one out with a .200 hitter at the plate, drop the bunt and move the runners over.

It's more fun to be a victim

There will never be an effective vaccine. I'll never get one anyway.

I agree. Are you going to change the rules in your league?

Are you still playing? I haven't had a team for a couple years. I know the newer guys hated that the "Quality Start" was seven innings. I would have thought that some of the pitching scoring would have been changed. There can't be many "Quality Starts." Also, guys are getting the 10 strikeout bonus in five innings.

Uh don't know about that. I've always been good with "getting the guy over" if that is the best way to do it in that situation. Two runners on (1st and 2nd) and no one out with a .200 hitter at the plate, drop the bunt and move the runners over.

The numbers can't really support it. I don't think you should EVER sacrifice with two men on. I agree there are situations where it's called for. For example, late in a one-run or tie game where the pitcher looks unhittable but walks a guy to lead off an inning. I think sacrifice bunts should be like abortions- safe, legal, and RARE.

Technically I was drunk (big surprise) and asked her if she liked a tongue up her ass.

Again, your comprehension needs work.

Regardless of what the analytics says if the manager asks you to drop the bunt then you should be able to drop the bunt.

It's more fun to be a victim

There will never be an effective vaccine. I'll never get one anyway.

Yes players need to execute, but that isn't the point. MANY times when managers call for a bunt they are actively hurting their chances at scoring a run because they are giving away an out. As Jorr said, there are times where it useful, but most of the time-- especially now that pitchers don't hit-- let your guys swing away.

Technically I was drunk (big surprise) and asked her if she liked a tongue up her ass.

Again, your comprehension needs work.

I don't want to see a .200 hitter "swinging" away with runners on 1st and 2nd with no one out.

It's more fun to be a victim

There will never be an effective vaccine. I'll never get one anyway.

I don't want to see a .200 hitter "swinging" away with runners on 1st and 2nd with no one out.

MANY times when managers call for a sacrifice bunt they are actively hurting their chances at scoring a run because they are giving away an out.

Are you stoned or pissed off, or both, when you create these postings?

I like the sacrifice bunt. I hate the double play that I saw coming a mile away.

MANY people in this thread acknowledge that analytics is ruining baseball. Now, we're clinging to the bullshit analytics about bunts with men on base.

Technically I was drunk (big surprise) and asked her if she liked a tongue up her ass.

Again, your comprehension needs work.

I like the sacrifice bunt. I hate the double play that I saw coming a mile away.

MANY people in this thread acknowledge that analytics is ruining baseball. Now, we're clinging to the bullshit analytics about bunts with men on base.

I don't think analytics are "ruining" baseball. I think analytics simply lead smart teams to make the moves that are statistically most successful. That may have resulted in a boring game. But that isn't the fault of analytics.

Are you stoned or pissed off, or both, when you create these postings?

I don't think analytics are "ruining" baseball. I think analytics simply lead smart teams to make the moves that are statistically most successful. That may have resulted in a boring game. But that isn't the fault of analytics.

We're going to disagree. The smart people have decided that strikeouts, home runs, launch angles, 4 inning starters, and no steals are best. It's ruined the game by making it significantly longer and less compelling.

The victims are the American People and the Republic itself.

I don't want him to make an out on purpose. Usually in the situation you describe the pitcher is struggling. You give him a free out and he breathes a sigh of relief. Just two to go. I CAN DO THIS! The Indians rescued Matt Foster like that the other night.

I would argue that if you don't believe the guy can get a hit in that situation, he shouldn't be up there at the plate.

Technically I was drunk (big surprise) and asked her if she liked a tongue up her ass.

Again, your comprehension needs work.

It's more fun to be a victim

There will never be an effective vaccine. I'll never get one anyway.

Again, you're missing the point. It's not about what you want to see or don't want to see. You SHOULD want to see your team score runs. The numbers say that you are more likely to score a run by letting all three guys in the inning swing away. You are less likely to score a run if you give up a free out by telling the .200 hitter to bunt.

Technically I was drunk (big surprise) and asked her if she liked a tongue up her ass.

Again, your comprehension needs work.

If you want more action, you shouldn't be advocating for sacrifice bunts.

Because you are stupid, maybe read some books educate yourself.

We walk, talk, and won't shit our pants

That piece of strategy makes the game interesting. So does the hit and run and base runners who steal bases.

It's more fun to be a victim

There will never be an effective vaccine. I'll never get one anyway.

We're going to disagree. The smart people have decided that strikeouts, home runs, launch angles, 4 inning starters, and no steals are best. It's ruined the game by making it significantly longer and less compelling.