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Old 10-09-2006, 11:27 PM   #15 (permalink)
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That Barry Bonds example has to be the exception that proves the rule. He was one of those very rare hitters who forced a manager to make odd managerial decisions. (I emphasize the word "rare".) I can't ever remember seeing a manager IW someone and bring the tying run to the plate. The opposite is true: managers do everything they can to keep the tying run in the on-deck circle.
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