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Enter small ball. The Pirates are going to look to manufacture runs with the likes of Morgan and McLouth, the latter of whom is fresh off back-to-back seasons of 20 or more steals.
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Putting runners in motion can wreak havoc on a pitcher’s concentration, as well as put pressure on the defense.
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It’s occasionally easier to reign someone in rather than have to stoke a fire.

The article opens with a description of Nyjer Morgan getting thrown out at third because the pitcher was "skipping around the dirt." HT to bbtf.

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Wow.

I hope no one creates a HAVOC based drinking game for Pirates / Reds games.

Or do I?

I don't need a hot breakfast to have a good time.

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Mar 26, 2009 8:35 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll say it:

between the hair, the shitty CF defense, and this, I officially hate Nate McLouth

...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield

by Cy Schourek on Mar 26, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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