05-21-2009, 02:35 PM
<!--quoteo(post=39138:date=May 21 2009, 12:20 PM:name=dk123)-->QUOTE (dk123 @ May 21 2009, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=39134:date=May 21 2009, 01:02 PM:name=Andy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Andy @ May 21 2009, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I have no problem with an occasional called 3rd strike. It happens and happens more frequently with a guy that takes a lot of walks. However, it seems to me, he's been more interested in taking the walk than looking to put the ball in play. A walk is great and all, but I'm hoping my 3-4-5 hitters are looking to drive in runs more than walk. Especially when our 6-7-8 hitters aren't hitting the ball.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Perhaps Bradley should not be in a run producing spot in the lineup.
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I tend to agree. He's got the approach of a #2 hitter, but the thing is, if you look at his career, he's had 90% of his AB's in the 3-4-5 spots, and a relatively small number of AB's as a #2 hitter.
Perhaps Bradley should not be in a run producing spot in the lineup.
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I tend to agree. He's got the approach of a #2 hitter, but the thing is, if you look at his career, he's had 90% of his AB's in the 3-4-5 spots, and a relatively small number of AB's as a #2 hitter.