I know a little about the Rays because I know what they are teaching in their minor league system...
If there is a more aggressive baserunning organization in baseball, then I would like to know who they are. I am guessing/pretty sure the Rays are the most aggressive... That said, it wouldn't surprise me if Joe Maddon encourages plays like the one Carl Crawford was thrown out on. Yesterday's game was far from do or die but it wouldn't surprise me if Maddon wants to reinforce the notion that the defense better be on alert every play. Maybe if this were a do or die playoff game, they run it more conservatively. Now, the Yankees know they better come up throwing in all extra base situations and perhaps, under the pressure of the playoffs, Golson throws one into the third base dugout and Crawford scores. All conjecture on my part but it would not surprise me if they were sending a message...
Still though, now that Crawford was thrown out, he should have stayed at 2b
