tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post3633953222882067625..comments2024-02-15T03:08:19.233-05:00Comments on Bob Walk the Plank: Posing a ScenarioBobWalkthePlankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-65239349098166178942015-09-28T08:01:32.369-04:002015-09-28T08:01:32.369-04:00The run probability would would be around 60% in t...The run probability would would be around 60% in that situtation because their are several situations where making an out still scores a run. Like I said above, just about any other situation he hits, but I think this one is the only one I sit him. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-33234964406560708682015-09-28T07:57:26.685-04:002015-09-28T07:57:26.685-04:00A lot of moving parts play in the decision but I&#...A lot of moving parts play in the decision but I'm still pinch hitting. The thing is if we score that inning, it would put pressure on Maddon to pull Arrieta. <br /><br />Like Zippy said above, we just need the DH in the NL. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-46506711461788563662015-09-28T07:56:00.658-04:002015-09-28T07:56:00.658-04:00A squeeze would be a mess. Only safety squeeze wou...A squeeze would be a mess. Only safety squeeze would work. Like I said above it is a pretty obvious play so first and third would probably be in and I suspect they would pitch out at some point too. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-87149281527728288692015-09-28T07:54:53.180-04:002015-09-28T07:54:53.180-04:00In any other situation I would probably agree with...In any other situation I would probably agree with you except a wild card came. DISAGREEMENTS!!!BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-46937366961284239122015-09-28T07:53:50.292-04:002015-09-28T07:53:50.292-04:00I figured I would be in the minority by wanting a ...I figured I would be in the minority by wanting a pinch hitter. My thought process is that it would most likely be our best shot against Arrieta. In a one game scenario I would like to think I took the best opportunity to score a run. Cole can handle the bat a little, but he also has a very high k rate and obviously can't run well. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-17052742541823666092015-09-28T07:48:33.369-04:002015-09-28T07:48:33.369-04:00I 100% agree. Cole is great, but in a one game sit...I 100% agree. Cole is great, but in a one game situation I think we will have a full bullpen to throw at the Cubs. The good thing with the Pirates is that all their bullpen guys are built for an inning. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-82595184978109211612015-09-28T07:46:57.072-04:002015-09-28T07:46:57.072-04:00Safety squeeze is a nice play, but in that situati...Safety squeeze is a nice play, but in that situation the Cubs would be prepared. The Pirates usually get one chance against Arrieta when he pitches so I'm going for it. He is so tough.....The decision is much easier for the Cubs because their bullpen is not as good as the Pirates so Arrieta would hit. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-63501931747377039872015-09-28T07:44:18.152-04:002015-09-28T07:44:18.152-04:00It would be a super tough call, but outs are so pr...It would be a super tough call, but outs are so precious in a one game scenario. The Pirates bullpen has been one of the best in baseball. Obviously the backlash would be bad if the pinch hitter fails, but I'm taking the percentage play to score runs off of Arrieta. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-74609897948129205252015-09-28T07:42:09.190-04:002015-09-28T07:42:09.190-04:00That was my argument, but with the opposite thinki...That was my argument, but with the opposite thinking. How much do we gain by having him pitch 2 more innings. In a one game scenario you really have to limit the number of at bats a pitcher has. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-30561445944151594172015-09-28T07:41:01.797-04:002015-09-28T07:41:01.797-04:00The bunt would be out of the equation because I...The bunt would be out of the equation because I'm assuming the Cubs would be expecting it. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-34498470005979108862015-09-28T07:40:04.650-04:002015-09-28T07:40:04.650-04:00Is it worth losing your best opportunity to score ...Is it worth losing your best opportunity to score runs for 2 innings of Cole? The Pirates have a really deep bullpen. I knew I was in the minority but I'm pulling him. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-47931976883138590752015-09-27T13:20:27.064-04:002015-09-27T13:20:27.064-04:00Let him hit! No way would I pull my ace that early...Let him hit! No way would I pull my ace that early in a must-win game for a 30% chance of getting a run in.Adam Kaningherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05604439081636666350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-39068592788104509282015-09-26T12:01:44.502-04:002015-09-26T12:01:44.502-04:00HitHitMark Hoylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562266064195629037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-38416010906143494232015-09-26T00:51:53.170-04:002015-09-26T00:51:53.170-04:00Let him hit. Suicide squeeze depending who's o...Let him hit. Suicide squeeze depending who's on third. Just hope he doesn't pull a Burnett an fracture his eye socket. 5th inning maybe. 6th or later have a seat. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374389601478041960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-40420617264378927402015-09-25T19:53:37.563-04:002015-09-25T19:53:37.563-04:00I say let him hit. After today Cole has 0.318 lif...I say let him hit. After today Cole has 0.318 lifetime batting average against the Cubs, his highest against any team.<br /><br />Regardless of the numbers, I would let him hit though. You team's stud pitcher is only down 1-0 and you have to figure he's going to keep it close. If it's the six inning, then I might pull him, but the 4th is way too early.P-town Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07437348006643978055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-82796305365561416942015-09-25T18:35:13.017-04:002015-09-25T18:35:13.017-04:00I'm always letting my ace hit there. Especiall...I'm always letting my ace hit there. Especially Cole, who actually hits well for a pitcher- .175 career average ain't too shabby!The Bucs Stop Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12071412522825659186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-67424286320248128622015-09-25T17:04:11.534-04:002015-09-25T17:04:11.534-04:00The answer is simple, have the NL adopt a DH until...The answer is simple, have the NL adopt a DH until a pitcher proves himself worthy of holding a bat like Carlos Zambrano.<br /><br />Okay my serious answer is to just pull Cole. It's the play in game which is THE game that's designed to be the battle of the bullpens. Use the extra relievers you can carry.Zippy Zappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695389359056056119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-64297054093264557362015-09-25T16:09:31.350-04:002015-09-25T16:09:31.350-04:00I never see It done ,but i'd put the squeeze I...I never see It done ,but i'd put the squeeze If there was speed on third.But I'd let him hit either way.If he makes an out or hits into a double play you can't hold It against him,cuz he's a pitcher.If he gets a hit and knocks In 2 than that would be monumental,plus he'd take that momentum onto the mound with him. Big Tonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03159094809763970868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-45064483908529727732015-09-25T15:35:29.261-04:002015-09-25T15:35:29.261-04:00Bases loaded with one out, I definitely let him hi...Bases loaded with one out, I definitely let him hit. Two outs, I'd give more pause, but still probably let him hit. That said, I personally hope the Cubs are leading 12-0 by the fourth inning!<br />Tony Burbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17916383902665781661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-6303642223977522842015-09-25T15:28:39.539-04:002015-09-25T15:28:39.539-04:00He has to hit, there's probably more to gain b...He has to hit, there's probably more to gain by him being able to pitch a few more innings.Tim B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18320002291230349636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-72961769752740672182015-09-25T15:08:14.048-04:002015-09-25T15:08:14.048-04:00Let him hit, suicide squeeze baby! It's only ...Let him hit, suicide squeeze baby! It's only 1 runJeff Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13723560307734983034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504646615318477533.post-65036161432598151152015-09-25T14:59:07.441-04:002015-09-25T14:59:07.441-04:004th inning.... My gut says that's too early in...4th inning.... My gut says that's too early in the game to pull Cole.<br /><br />Who's to say you wouldn't rather save those bench bat bullets for another couple innings? <br /><br />I'd let him bat in the 4th, but not in the 6th. The 5th . . . ? I'd have to think about it for a second or two, but I'd probably want him to pitch another inning. <br /><br />Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03580716283983922689noreply@blogger.com