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You know what Ichiro said in the post game interview to NHK?
He said he has faith in Figgins that he would not swing when he takes off for a stolen base.
And so was Kotchman when Figgins stole 2nd base.
It is something which nobody mention in US but it is team play.
How many times in the past did the #2 batter swing on a bad pitch when Ichiro take off for a base and fouled.
So for the 2010 M's I think if the batter swings with less than 2 strikes on a bad pitch I think it is a H and R.