Being Gutsy in the Bronx – 5/20

[FarmSystem]

I'd agree except we'd have nobody to play 3rd.

I'd sooner play somebody out of position and get my message across than just say "well Melvin, you can't go doing that." If the other player complains, tell them that Mora and his unnecessary decision forced your hand.

[OrangeJerseys]

Let's go Nolan tie it up!

[isestrex]

Ball in the corner. Damon has no arm and he got a hand on the base before the tag.

Definitely agree... I think Melvin hesitated and didn't decide to run immediately and that's what killed him.

[Why Not?]

If Mora goes back out there for the bottom of the sixth, thats 100% on Dave.

You're insane. You think he's going to pull a guy out of the game for aggressive baserunning? Seriously?

[Austin]

I'd sooner play somebody out of position and get my message across than just say "well Melvin, you can't go doing that." If the other player complains, tell them that Mora and his unnecessary decision forced your hand.

Mora's had a good game and I can't really fault him for testing Damon there. I don't think I'd want him benched.

[Mike B]

Definitely agree... I think Melvin hesitated and didn't decide to run immediately and that's what killed him.

I think you are right. He ran hard out of the box, maybe a little hesitation around the bag at first. MM does not run anywhere near the way he used to. He is swinging well right now.

[Lucky Jim]

I agree. Alas, it looked like the pitch went where Guthrie wanted it to go.

That'd be the first one.

You climb to within two, then hit Teixeira to pitch to A-Rod?

Seriously. There's less than a 1% chance.

[FarmSystem]

You're insane. You think he's going to pull a guy out of the game for aggressive baserunning? Seriously?

Is that what he calls all the baserunning mistakes now? I know he says all the right things to the media and all because it makes him look good. If you say smart baseball a million times, the players must follow, its the rules.

[El Gordo]

No he was out, but you have to run on Damon. My sister has a better arm but give him credit for a good throw.

According to Manfra he got his hand in there.

[OrangeJerseys]

According to Manfra he got his hand in there.

Nope. Replay showed him out.

[Mike B]

I'd sooner play somebody out of position and get my message across than just say "well Melvin, you can't go doing that." If the other player complains, tell them that Mora and his unnecessary decision forced your hand.

Get mad at the results, that is fine, but the play was the right play. He did the same thing on the first double and Damon flubbed it. Damon made a good play, but Mora did the right thing.

[Mike B]

According to Manfra he got his hand in there.

He was out. Very good call by the ump.

[OrioleParkatWrigley]

According to Manfra he got his hand in there.

Nah, the MASN replay clearly showed Mora was tagged out before he got his hand on the base.

[ccbird]

Say what you will about Guthrie. We know he hasn't been good this year but he never completely blows up. He grinds and almost always keeps his team within striking distance.

[Why Not?]

Is that what he calls all the baserunning mistakes now? I know he says all the right things to the media and all because it makes him look good. If you say smart baseball a million times, the players must follow, its the rules.

Who's "he"?

I called it aggressive baserunning. That's what it was, nothing more and nothing less. If you think a guy should be benched for trying to take an extra base on a lengendarily weak-armed outfielder, I don't know how to steer you back into reality.