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Laird 2 hole why???
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:16 pm
Nothing against Laird, don't mind him in the starting lineup. But no way under any circumstances should he be batting 2nd. It baffles me why PM continues to do this. It's crunch time now every move counts.
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Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:17 pm to lil tiger22
I wonder the same thing! I was just texting ma buddy and he said it's going to come back and bite us in the arse one day. I sure hope he's wrong! 
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:18 pm to slappa da bass
He's going to bunt the leadoff man over.
no seriously, i have no idea.
no seriously, i have no idea.
This post was edited on 5/22/13 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:19 pm to lil tiger22
He has played okay the last couple of week...ends.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:19 pm to lil tiger22
We could drop him to 9 if mainieri would bench stevenson
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:19 pm to lil tiger22
I don't know, why don't you tell us what team you coach again? 
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:20 pm to josh336
He needs to bat 7-9. I agree that one game it's gonna bite us in the arse. He has no business there. I can't fathom what PM sees in him to bat him 2nd.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:22 pm to lil tiger22
I was about to start a thread with this exact same thing. Why have him batting in that spot right in front of such a superior hitter like Bregman? He's the worst hitter of the 9.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:23 pm to lil tiger22
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no way under any circumstances
I'm ok with questioning things like this. It's these little coaching nuances that make baseball fun to discuss. But this statement is just dumb.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:24 pm to lil tiger22
speed bra
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:26 pm to Corn Dawg Nation
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speed bra
He's got the second worst starting OBP (.364) on the team. Speed means nothing if you cant get on.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:27 pm to lil tiger22
Should be 9th and Stevenson should be on the bench.
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Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:29 pm to dnm3305
Bat him 9th if its for speed. Be like another lead off man. 2 hole has to be a hitter. Somebody that can handle the bat, make contact, move people over. He can't even bunt.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:29 pm to dnm3305
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He's the worst hitter of the 9
Stevenson is batting 100 points lower.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:32 pm to lil tiger22
I think Laird is just fine in the 2-hole actually. He is capable of bunting, and in a tight game, that could be a huge difference to get someone in scoring position, whereby Bregman can send him home. Plus, if he does lay down a good bunt, he has more than enough speed to beat out a throw.
ETA: to clarify, I agree that a better hitter should be in the 2-spot, but I think he might be the best option at this point.
ETA: to clarify, I agree that a better hitter should be in the 2-spot, but I think he might be the best option at this point.
This post was edited on 5/22/13 at 3:34 pm
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:34 pm to Corn Dawg Nation
So he can ALMOST beat out every groundball that he hits. Sure it makes the announcers say "WOW he almost beat out that routine ground ball" but an out is still an out!
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:37 pm to HamBone14
I've seen more failed bunt attempts from him. Like i said originally I'm not knocking Lairs being in the starting lineup but hitting 2nd is absurd to me.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:41 pm to slappa da bass
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"WOW he almost beat out that routine ground ball" but an out is still an out!
You are missing the point, it seems. 1) He makes contact, which could lead to a hit (not striking out), 2) If he does make contact, speed like Laird's can force an errant throw from an infielder.
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:43 pm to RATeamWannabe
total agreement
Posted on 5/22/13 at 3:43 pm to lil tiger22
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Nothing against Laird, don't mind him in the starting lineup. But no way under any circumstances should he be batting 2nd. It baffles me why PM continues to do this. It's crunch time now every move counts.
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