http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/18/alcs-game-4-lineups-a-rod-granderson-still-benched/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Mon, 20 May 2013 03:44:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/18/alcs-game-4-lineups-a-rod-granderson-still-benched/comment-page-1/#comment-385996 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:20:52 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=239111#comment-385996 What’s with the thumbs down? Laird was 1-4 in game 1 and gave up 2 stolen bases (and Leyland subbed Avila in at the end anyway). Avila only gave up 1 stolen base in the other 2 games — not to mention his superior work at the plate.

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/18/alcs-game-4-lineups-a-rod-granderson-still-benched/comment-page-1/#comment-385900 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:10:42 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=239111#comment-385900 Ok, I know it’s Leyland’s default to go to Laird b/c Avila’s a lefty, but Laird isn’t getting great hits. If you’re going to get goose eggs at the plate anyway, you might as well benefit from Avila’s superior defense.

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/18/alcs-game-4-lineups-a-rod-granderson-still-benched/comment-page-1/#comment-385886 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:56:37 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=239111#comment-385886 Is there an H Hour that a manager has to have the starting line-up posted? Some MLB Rule, or CBA negotiated deal?

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