re: Here's one that bugs me in baseball...

I understand all your points. I just believe in being agressive instead of hoping for ball 4. Espcially with 2 outs, a runner on second, and a talented hitter at the plate. Walk doesn't score the run, base hit does.

And I cocur with the guys who said: Sure take the pitch but at least look like you're going to hit so as not to give the pitcher an easy pitch. Just don't put the bat on your shoulder and make it obvious you're taking.

Finally on letting Rhymes hit away at 2-0, I will not second-guess that call. The guy did not have succesful sac bunt all year. He is a senior who gave up everything to be here in this moment. He's one of the best base-hitters in college baseball. He's smart at the plate. I probably would have made the same call - trust my outstanding senior hitter to come through. Sometimes you make a tough call - if it works you look brilliant. If it doesn't you get questioned....