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I didn't have a problem with Machado's bunt. It got the runner to 3rd base with less than 2 outs, and it might have been a base hit if it were a better bunt, because it caught the Yankees by surprise.

I have a problem with Jones' choking in his plate appearance after having showed great patience by laying off of the first 2 pitches.

I have an even bigger problem with Paredes being caught napping on the pick-off.

The pitcher was laboring, action in the pen and Manny is red hot and that is the time to bunt? The ball flies in that place. Swing the bat.

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This is why buck can't win a World Series.

What, because he plays Delmon and Pearce out of position? Because he won't fire John Russell? Because he doesn't allow veteran leadership to set the lineup or schedule the work outs? Because the team has gone bankrupt and the new owners want their own guy?

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This is why buck can't win a World Series.

The only thing I can take from this of what your trying to say is that this is an example of the players "worn out" by Buck. The way their playing is concerning and frustrating but I think it's still too early to make a final judgement on that.

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