Can we really blame Mainieri for hitting? Maybe.

I see Mainieri taking all the heat in numerous threads but let's look at this logically. Trying to hit a baseball is nothing new to these players. I don't think you can blame the coach if they all of a sudden suck for two games. We also have a hitting coach. Is Paul somehow to blame for him not getting the job done?

Mainieri is surely taking too much blame for the last two losses but the emotion of this team is on him. Complacency is human nature, with his age and level of success, I'm sure their is some complacency. It is a little sad when a possum has brought more energy to our team then the coach.

You can see the fire, passion and intensity that Wade and Coach O bring to the table. I do believe that effects recruiting and wins games. Players do react to emotion and energy in any sport.

I believe Mainieri brings a ton of knowledge (more than the rant) to our team and is a hall of fame coach. With the talent we have and with his knowledge, along with the other coaches, we will have success this year. The reality is Paul will probably leave on his own terms.

That being said, I wouldn't mind them bringing in someone that has something to prove and the passion to back it up. I can't completely blame Mainieri for these guys forgetting how to hit a baseball the last two games but there should have been some emotion in that dugout to fire these guys up.

Keep in mind, all sports are an emotional roller coaster for the fans. We lose players to pro ball,and we get players we don't expect. We lose players to injuries, and players blossom that we don't expect. We lose games and play poorly and we win and play great. I don't think anyone is stoked right now, but it will change. The only thing that is going to matter is where we are in the end.