That popup miss is gonna get a lot of air time...especially next year in the post season...
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Originally posted by sandbill View PostAbel really carved 'em up. MLB-level command of 3 pitches. Steely composure. Historic CWS for him and the Beavers. Dang, and now the season's over.
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Saw some chatter roasting the OS Coach for riding the pitcher as hard as he did. The article claimed that the coach was more worried about winning than taking care of the player. I think there has to be a balance, but I didn't see any signs that the kid was struggling. In defense of the coach my job is not based on having to win to retain it. Has to be a tough position to be in.
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As hard as he did?
That kid was throwing darts - at his own pace..and was a composed in 9th as he was in 1st... I never once thought ..they need to pull this kid...
its the LAST Game of the World Series...
I'm pretty sure the coach wouldve had a mutiny on his hands in the form of a catcher and infielders if he pulled Abel ... and fans.....and not to mention mom in the stands look salty...
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Originally posted by big_smith View PostSaw some chatter roasting the OS Coach for riding the pitcher as hard as he did. The article claimed that the coach was more worried about winning than taking care of the player. I think there has to be a balance, but I didn't see any signs that the kid was struggling. In defense of the coach my job is not based on having to win to retain it. Has to be a tough position to be in.
Talking heads need something to ***** about. Nothing wrong in my book riding the hot hand to win it all in the last game of the season. Kid never looked like he was struggling. He was efficient and effective and he has all offseason to rest with the trophy.. Bleep the complainers.Last edited by Smart; 06-29-2018, 07:49 AM.
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Originally posted by Smart View PostThat popup miss is gonna get a lot of air time...especially next year in the post season...
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Sure, "stuff" happens. But better preparation on specific scenarios can improve the odds of a good result. Protocols for priority on pop-ups can definitely be practiced.
Just saying that the impact of making versus botching such a play (winning vs. losing a national championship) has certainly been established for all to see. Either coaches/teams will learn from this and try and prepare for it or sit back and say "well, stuff happens; that's baseball...."
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Originally posted by tradtiger View PostSure, "stuff" happens. But better preparation on specific scenarios can improve the odds of a good result. Protocols for priority on pop-ups can definitely be practiced.
Just saying that the impact of making versus botching such a play (winning vs. losing a national championship) has certainly been established for all to see. Either coaches/teams will learn from this and try and prepare for it or sit back and say "well, stuff happens; that's baseball...."
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Originally posted by tradtiger View PostSure, "stuff" happens. But better preparation on specific scenarios can improve the odds of a good result. Protocols for priority on pop-ups can definitely be practiced.
Just saying that the impact of making versus botching such a play (winning vs. losing a national championship) has certainly been established for all to see. Either coaches/teams will learn from this and try and prepare for it or sit back and say "well, stuff happens; that's baseball...."
- Ron Washington
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Originally posted by Playa View PostHow do you replicate the stress and excitement and anticipation of making a running grab to win the national title?
Practice is about making extraordinary situations routine and do-able. It's also about identifying who as players is "clutch" and putting those guys on the field.
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