quote:Originally posted by TRhit:
tpm and coach---this was bstill a close gaME AND I THINK THE HITTER WAS BUNTING TO GET ON BASE AND START A RALLY WHICH HE DID
These are opinions if you read Coach May's post he talks about intent, we really don't know the intent, but I will bet if it were a cleanly played game this would not have happened, if so, then teams would do it all of the time when the pitcher is on his way to a perfect game or a no no. I personally don't think the manager called for the bunt, he is too classy for that, he may have had the players take care of it themselves.
The game is absolutely about winning, but there is a lot more to it than that, it's about respect and that doesn't just go for the professional level.
In all the years I have seen my son play, I have never seen a bunt in that situation even if the pitcher is before 5 innings, HS, college or on teh pro level. And if it did happen, I would lose all respect for that manager or coach, regardless if it were son pitching or not.
You just don't do that in that situation, normally. The bottom line was Weaver wasn't gettin' one and they weren't letting Verlander have one either.
If that is what some here on the HS or travel level feel is right and would support that move in a game, and a manager or coach, my son would NEVER be on your team.