08-05-2009, 05:25 PM
<!--quoteo(post=55862:date=Aug 5 2009, 04:21 PM:name=funkster)-->QUOTE (funkster @ Aug 5 2009, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->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?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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.
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.