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Originally Posted by Parallex
I was talking about small ball tactics in general at that point. Yes a squeeze tries to trade an out for a run... more often it ultimately trades an out for nothing (with a man on third no less).
The only time I ever like the bunt is when it's done against the shift (and even then I don't love it) and occasionally I like the batter to show bunt... keeps the defense honest.
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But that's what makes a manager great or not.. when to use what tactic at what time. Jays just leave too many men on base.. sometimes in a close game, you should just play for a run.