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[rudad02]

Good article in today's Ledger on KC Royals & their emphasis on Speed, Defense & Fundamentals. Thought you might find it interesting if you haven't already seen it.

 

[Tango Two]

That's how they got to the World Series two years in a row...

 

[rudad02]

That's how they got to the World Series two years in a row...

Yes.

 

[Tango Two]

Yes.

That, and shortening the game by have three closers (Herrera Holland Davis) to pitch one inning each in the 7th, 8th, and 9th instead of set up men for the 9th inning guy.

 

[zappaa]

That's how they got to the World Series two years in a row...

Yes, was going to say the exact thing to Dad.

Making contact, giving yourself up, hitting behind runners, speed that allows 1st to 3rd on basehits a huge emphasis.
When combined with good pitching and defense, it will beat those power analytics every time.
Especially close games late, while im striking out your power guys, im bunting, stealing and winning.

 

[rudad02]

Yes, was going to say the exact thing to Dad.

Making contact, giving yourself up, hitting behind runners, speed that allows 1st to 3rd on basehits a huge emphasis.
When combined with good pitching and defense, it will beat those power analytics every time.
Especially close games late, while im striking out your power guys, im bunting, stealing and winning.

My type of baseball.