http://blog.thenewstribune.com/mariners/2010/04/06/a-lineup-and-ichiro-a...
Ichiro stole second base and, with Figgins at the plate and a 3-1 count, Ichiro lit out for third, where he was called out on a close play. Would it have made any difference if Figgy knew Ichiro was going?
"If Ichiro lets Figgins know, Figgins can square around at the plate and force the third baseman to make a choice - charge the plate or play back," manager Don Wakamatsu said. "Most third baseman are going to come in, and if they don't and Figgins gets a strike, he can drop the bunt and Ichiro's at third base, either way."
Thats what Wak is thinking. I think the 2010 M's will have much more team play than individual player plays. Yes they stole something from Samurai Japan.
I will not call names but players who did not play that way had to go.
To Matt: These are things which does not come in your WAR projections. Any studies on winning and team play?
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