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Senor Pujols - funkster - 08-05-2009
Interesting topic brought up on Around the Horn. If the Cubs were facing Pujols with the bases loaded would you intentionally walk him or pitch to him? He is 7-9 with the bases loaded FIVE of which were grand slams this year. What would you do as a manager?
Senor Pujols - veryzer - 08-05-2009
i'd ball bat his knees.
Senor Pujols - funkster - 08-05-2009
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Just for the sake of argument lets make it legal.
Senor Pujols - Butcher - 08-05-2009
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Depends on the score and the inning. Asking to walk him in that situation sure sends a negative message to your pitcher. On the other hand, the numbers speak for themselves.
If we had a three or four run lead in the 9th, I'd strongly consider walking him. Of course, Holliday now hits behind him, so that makes it even tougher.
Senor Pujols - rok - 08-05-2009
I'd pitch around him, but no IBB.
Senor Pujols - veryzer - 08-05-2009
you know what i'd do seriously? i'd pitch to him. fuck him. he's human and with a closer like gregg, why would i be scared?
Senor Pujols - Jody - 08-05-2009
Fuck walking him! If you're going to put him on base you may as well drill his ass!
Senor Pujols - Butcher - 08-05-2009
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Senor Pujols - funkster - 08-05-2009
<!--quoteo(post=55871:date=Aug 5 2009, 04:27 PM:name=Jody)-->QUOTE (Jody @ Aug 5 2009, 04:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Fuck walking him! If you're going to put him on base you may as well drill his ass!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
lol i like this answer.
As much as the thought of walking him with the bases loaded sucks, those numbers are insane. Five Grand Slams? What's the record for GS in a year I wonder?
Edit: Mattingly had six in 87...but Pujols just tied Ernie with the most in the NL
Senor Pujols - Jody - 08-05-2009
He's tied for the record with Ernie Banks so there's even more incentive to drill his ass.
Senor Pujols - Gad - 08-05-2009
Throwing at him would be stupid. If he manages to get out of the way, the ball goes to the backstop, 2 runs score and he's still up.
Senor Pujols - Butcher - 08-05-2009
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lol i like this answer.
As much as the thought of walking him with the bases loaded sucks, those numbers are insane. Five Grand Slams? What's the record for GS in a year I wonder?
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I can't fucking wait until the world knows that he's been using steroids for years.
Senor Pujols - The Dude - 08-05-2009
You're all pussies.
Pitch to him and strike his ass out.
Senor Pujols - funkster - 08-05-2009
I agree with a previous poster...you have to consider it if you're up by a few runs.
Senor Pujols - Runnys - 08-05-2009
As was said above, it depends on the score and the situation. If we are up by more than 1 run I honestly think I take my chances with Holliday and walk him.
IIRC, didn't Brenly walk Bonds with the bases loaded when the DBacks had a 2 run lead?