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Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II
The idea is that your 1-4 hitters are going to be much more talented than your 6-8 place hitters, so you want to maximize the number of opportunities your best hitters have to come to the plate with runners on base. Statistically speaking, it's actually a sound strategy.
Edit: Some not-quite-scientific analysis. |
Honest question (I don't know the answer) Did Madden bat his worst batter 8th last year for the Rays? If so at least he is consistent and I will give him some credence for his pitcher 8th strategy with the Cubs. If not than he just seems like one of those managers (like LaRussa) who think they are smarter than everyone else.