Straw has lifted his OBP significantly so he has to be on a hot streak. This is the time to find out how he handles small ball since that is what his game is suited for. Get on base. Take the extra base WHEN AVAILABLE. Get into scoring position. That's it. That's your job at the plate. Run everything down in the outfield. That's your job on defense.
MLB.com standings say they are 16 - 22 against > .500 teams. Hmm. That was the stat I was going off of and I looked at it probably a week ago. It is worse now because of the SF series.
He's a three true outcome pitcher. He's going to make some guys look silly, but also is going to give up some tape measure shots.
One awesome part of Biggio and Bagwell is how they aren't jealous of the new guys as there is a solid chance the core group of these guys will surpass them in accolades. They really love this team. Watching their reactions sitting behind home plate during the World Series was great.
Yeah loving how big a fan Baggy is. Obviously a number have already blown past them in playoff accolades. Career regular season Bagwell is pretty lofty heights but lots of time left for a number of guys.
