@22and25 posted:
I am a little surprised at your inability to disagree about something without taking your ball and going home.
I find your take just as ridiculous, but I am at least willing to argue my point without taking it personal or getting personal.
If Greinke plus two pinch hitters in the 8 hole gives you a better chance to win you go with that lineup. If the only reason not to do that is because Maldonado is mentally soft he shouldn’t be back there at all.
Where do you stand on pinch hitting for Maldonado in the 7th and 8th inning which has been a regular practice? Is he too soft for that as well? If not, what’s the difference. Both say, “ we don’t think you can get it done”.
I have played and coached at the college level and you haven’t. My perspective is formed based on experiences that I have had that you haven’t had. You don’t have a good understanding of the mental aspect of sports - as evidenced by the position you are taking on this issue. It’s not about taking my ball and going home - it’s about the futility of continuing a discussion with someone that can’t acknowledge a valid point that they don’t understand. I’ve given you reasons to back up my position. Your argument is based on a few meaningless points of BA - as well discussed by Dominic. You are entitled to your opinion but I’m not interested in talking about with you any further.