Comments on: Glad I Missed That One http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/ Covering the MLB with a focus on the Toronto Blue Jays Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:15:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: RealityCheck http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35887 RealityCheck Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:43:35 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35887 Mike I'll tell you something... I don't agree with you on all sorts of things....but I respect you. Good blog, good radio show. MW: Thanks, I think. Mike I’ll tell you something…
I don’t agree with you on all sorts of things….but I respect you. Good blog, good radio show.

MW: Thanks, I think.

]]> By: Jamie http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35874 Jamie Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:47:16 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35874 For the bunt to be successful in that type of situation, Cito has to issue the bunt every single time, no matter how hot the hitter is. If he starts guessing whether or not to bunt...bunting sometimes and letting them swing away at other times...the bunt isnt going to be as successful as it should be. MW: Why is that? For the bunt to be successful in that type of situation, Cito has to issue the bunt every single time, no matter how hot the hitter is. If he starts guessing whether or not to bunt…bunting sometimes and letting them swing away at other times…the bunt isnt going to be as successful as it should be.

MW: Why is that?

]]> By: Jamie http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35873 Jamie Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:43:43 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35873 Easy there Mike, asking Hill to bunt isnt taking the bat out of anybody's hands except Hill. Cito was put in a tight spot b/c how do you ask a guy with two dingers on the day to bunt? However, Cito was probably kicking himself afterwards, and I bet he asks Hill to bunt next time. MW: Easy there? Easy there Mike, asking Hill to bunt isnt taking the bat out of anybody’s hands except Hill. Cito was put in a tight spot b/c how do you ask a guy with two dingers on the day to bunt? However, Cito was probably kicking himself afterwards, and I bet he asks Hill to bunt next time.

MW: Easy there?

]]> By: Jamie Adams http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35857 Jamie Adams Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:53:35 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35857 Hey, Mike. I was wondering if you could tell me why Scutaro wasn't standing on second base after Johnny Mac was tagged out in that rundown? A runner in scoring position changes a lot in terms of the rest of Vernon's at bat. Was Murphy not saying anything to Marco, while the rundown was taking place? I was baffled. MW: McDonald didn't get far enough away from pursuit, nor far enough away from second base, to allow Scutaro to advance there - in my opinion. The worst thing that could possibly have happened there would have been for Scoot to get nailed trying to go into second after they'd tagged out McDonald. Hey, Mike. I was wondering if you could tell me why Scutaro wasn’t standing on second base after Johnny Mac was tagged out in that rundown? A runner in scoring position changes a lot in terms of the rest of Vernon’s at bat. Was Murphy not saying anything to Marco, while the rundown was taking place? I was baffled.

MW: McDonald didn’t get far enough away from pursuit, nor far enough away from second base, to allow Scutaro to advance there – in my opinion. The worst thing that could possibly have happened there would have been for Scoot to get nailed trying to go into second after they’d tagged out McDonald.

]]> By: Macky http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35856 Macky Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:46:41 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35856 All Jonny Mac does for this team right now is pinch run. He has the one of the worst bats in the majors. He has great defense but who cares if he's not out there using it. I guarantee we'd have a few more wins this year if we had a high quality baserunner in tight situations. I hope for other teams' sakes we are the only team in the majors who has a primary pinch runner who can't run. MW: It's unfortunate that McDonald's primary purpose has become pinch-running. That's certainly not what he's supposed to be here for. All Jonny Mac does for this team right now is pinch run. He has the one of the worst bats in the majors. He has great defense but who cares if he’s not out there using it. I guarantee we’d have a few more wins this year if we had a high quality baserunner in tight situations. I hope for other teams’ sakes we are the only team in the majors who has a primary pinch runner who can’t run.

MW: It’s unfortunate that McDonald’s primary purpose has become pinch-running. That’s certainly not what he’s supposed to be here for.

]]> By: mike glatt http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35851 mike glatt Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:27:18 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35851 I have to agree with JB on the bunt situation. The only reason why you would not do that is if Hill was a horrible bunter. As a 300 hitter you are going to succeed 3 out of ten times and yes I recognize that runners might move up on a long fly ball (or at least the one on second). The bunt should succeed at least 7 out of 10 times (if it doesn't the team has some work to do). If the runners move up the dynamic changes completely as the infield must move in and the pitcher(yes I know this the major leagues) is less likely to throw breaking balls. The Phillies would have the option to walk Wells but quite frankly I think I would prefer Rolen to be up in this situation. Bottom line, you must put pressure on the defense in this situation anything else is wishful thinking and statistically not worth the gamble. MW: I'm glad you've come up with the ultimate, inarguable solution. You do realize that walks, ground balls that move runners, hit batsmen, errors and stuff happen too, right? A hitter who only succeeds three out of ten times is a pretty poor hitter. I have to agree with JB on the bunt situation. The only reason why you would not do that is if Hill was a horrible bunter. As a 300 hitter you are going to succeed 3 out of ten times and yes I recognize that runners might move up on a long fly ball (or at least the one on second). The bunt should succeed at least 7 out of 10 times (if it doesn’t the team has some work to do). If the runners move up the dynamic changes completely as the infield must move in and the pitcher(yes I know this the major leagues) is less likely to throw breaking balls. The Phillies would have the option to walk Wells but quite frankly I think I would prefer Rolen to be up in this situation. Bottom line, you must put pressure on the defense in this situation anything else is wishful thinking and statistically not worth the gamble.

MW: I’m glad you’ve come up with the ultimate, inarguable solution. You do realize that walks, ground balls that move runners, hit batsmen, errors and stuff happen too, right? A hitter who only succeeds three out of ten times is a pretty poor hitter.

]]> By: Jay B http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35838 Jay B Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:39:27 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35838 MW: Again - why would you ask arguably your best hitter to get out on purpose - especially against a pitcher who hadn’t gotten anyone out yet? because it's baseball, and there's a 65% chance that he makes an out anyways, so why not at least increase the odds that it's a productive out? having the go ahead run at 2nd, and the tying run at 3rd with your 3rd and 4th hitter coming up with one out is an absolutely beautiful situation to be in, and worth sacrificing your best hitter for...not to mention, a pretty strong case can be made that the # 4 hitter is currently their best, so setting the table for him wouldn't have made sense to you? johnny mac made all that moot, but your logic seems flawed to me... the fact that the reliever had gotten no one out actually speaks to my argument more than yours, too...the winning run was at first, and if you're so confident that he doesn't have his stuff today, don't you feel comfortable with the winning run at 2nd with 2 outs to work with on the guy with the struggles? we didn't need to blow his doors off, or play for a big inning, so giving up outs really isn't the big issue... on a side note, thank god johnny mac isn't alex rios, cause my goodness there would be some filth on these boards about him... MW: Couldn't agree more on that side note - but that's the first time it's happened to McDonald, and it wasn't because he wasn't paying attention. Yes, there's a 65% chance that Hill gets out if he doesn't bunt. But what are the odds that he's successful getting the bunt down? It might be 70% - as opposed to the 95%+ that most people seem to think (maybe not you). Hill, Rolen and Lind are the guys who give you the best opportunity to win the game. Ask Hill to bunt and you're likely taking the bat out of the hands of two of them. MW: Again – why would you ask arguably your best hitter to get out on purpose – especially against a pitcher who hadn’t gotten anyone out yet?

because it’s baseball, and there’s a 65% chance that he makes an out anyways, so why not at least increase the odds that it’s a productive out? having the go ahead run at 2nd, and the tying run at 3rd with your 3rd and 4th hitter coming up with one out is an absolutely beautiful situation to be in, and worth sacrificing your best hitter for…not to mention, a pretty strong case can be made that the # 4 hitter is currently their best, so setting the table for him wouldn’t have made sense to you? johnny mac made all that moot, but your logic seems flawed to me…

the fact that the reliever had gotten no one out actually speaks to my argument more than yours, too…the winning run was at first, and if you’re so confident that he doesn’t have his stuff today, don’t you feel comfortable with the winning run at 2nd with 2 outs to work with on the guy with the struggles? we didn’t need to blow his doors off, or play for a big inning, so giving up outs really isn’t the big issue…

on a side note, thank god johnny mac isn’t alex rios, cause my goodness there would be some filth on these boards about him…

MW: Couldn’t agree more on that side note – but that’s the first time it’s happened to McDonald, and it wasn’t because he wasn’t paying attention. Yes, there’s a 65% chance that Hill gets out if he doesn’t bunt. But what are the odds that he’s successful getting the bunt down? It might be 70% – as opposed to the 95%+ that most people seem to think (maybe not you). Hill, Rolen and Lind are the guys who give you the best opportunity to win the game. Ask Hill to bunt and you’re likely taking the bat out of the hands of two of them.

]]> By: Warren http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35829 Warren Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:28:21 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35829 In response to number 8, I agree with that, and Scutaro is one of the best as well, but Mcdonald covers more ground and Scutaro doesn't make a lot of plays that Mcdonald can make. I'm not taking a shot at Scutaro, I just think that Mcdonald covers a bit more ground and deserves a bit more playing time. Right now hes the benchwarmer. Scutaro is on a slight slump now. Do you think a start tomorrow would be appropriate for Johnny Mac? MW: Scoot is in a bit of a slump right now, 1-for-his-last-16 with only two walks. He hasn't had a day off yet, and I don't know if Cito will give him one. There's an off-day Thursday, after all. In response to number 8,

I agree with that, and Scutaro is one of the best as well, but Mcdonald covers more ground and Scutaro doesn’t make a lot of plays that Mcdonald can make.

I’m not taking a shot at Scutaro, I just think that Mcdonald covers a bit more ground and deserves a bit more playing time. Right now hes the benchwarmer. Scutaro is on a slight slump now. Do you think a start tomorrow would be appropriate for Johnny Mac?

MW: Scoot is in a bit of a slump right now, 1-for-his-last-16 with only two walks. He hasn’t had a day off yet, and I don’t know if Cito will give him one. There’s an off-day Thursday, after all.

]]> By: Warren http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35828 Warren Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:23:41 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35828 MW: Actually, the best contact hitters on the team this year have been Rolen, Scutaro and Wells. Then Hill (forgetting the small sample size arguments of Adams, who hasn’t struck out yet, and Chavez). I couldn’t believe that strike call, either, and Lidge got it again on Wells. I don’t think that today’s mistake will factor into Johnny Mac’s playing time at all. Alright, even though Hill isn't one of the best contact hitters, would you have tried the double steal? As I said worst case scenario is runner at 2nd and 1 out for Hill and best case is 2nd and 3rd with no one out. I think it's a risk that should have been taken MW: I think it's too big a risk. You're talking about John McDonald, as opposed to a Rios or someone else with blazing speed. MW: Actually, the best contact hitters on the team this year have been Rolen, Scutaro and Wells. Then Hill (forgetting the small sample size arguments of Adams, who hasn’t struck out yet, and Chavez). I couldn’t believe that strike call, either, and Lidge got it again on Wells. I don’t think that today’s mistake will factor into Johnny Mac’s playing time at all.

Alright, even though Hill isn’t one of the best contact hitters, would you have tried the double steal? As I said worst case scenario is runner at 2nd and 1 out for Hill and best case is 2nd and 3rd with no one out. I think it’s a risk that should have been taken

MW: I think it’s too big a risk. You’re talking about John McDonald, as opposed to a Rios or someone else with blazing speed.

]]> By: Sheldon http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35821 Sheldon Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:05:59 +0000 http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/mikewilner/2009/06/28/glad-i-missed-that-one/#comment-35821 mike, i'm suprised no one mentioned Rolan's decision to attempt a double play (second to 1st) rather than take the force at third and throw to one to get their catcher for the double play in the 4th. That decision cost then another 3 runs. Also, enough patience with Wells. he'd be sitting in AAA if he were down there right now. he looked lost all day again today. ShelG mike,
i’m suprised no one mentioned Rolan’s decision to attempt a double play (second to 1st) rather than take the force at third and throw to one to get their catcher for the double play in the 4th. That decision cost then another 3 runs.

Also, enough patience with Wells. he’d be sitting in AAA if he were down there right now. he looked lost all day again today.
ShelG

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