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Why Walk Bonds When You Can Pitch To Him?

By YanksWS96, Section Journals
Posted on Tue Apr 25 2006 at 6:36 PM EST Printer Friendly Page
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Barry Bonds has struggled all season.  He clearly lacks the power he once had; yet opposing managers refuse to pitch to him.

The Mets know what happens when you pitch around Bonds - Moises Alou drove in 5 runs last night in the Giants victory.

So, why do opposing managers continue to pitch around Bonds?  He isn't the same man he used to be.

What I don't get is this: Bonds continues to be intentionally walked every time he steps up to the plate.  Yet, Albert Pujols, who hits a homerun seemingly every game, continues to get pitched to.

:::Jerry Seinfeld voice::: "What's the deal with Pujols getting pitched to and Bonds not?  What's going on?"


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Why Walk Bonds When You Can Pitch To Him? | 2 comments (2 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)
Bonds (#1)
by Mark Cunningham on Tue Apr 25 2006 at 8:12 PM EST
If Pujols continues his torrid pace, he will eventually get the "Bonds" treatment. (not that he shouldn't already be getting 4 wide balls)

Barry is obviously struggling batting .222, but still has a major league leading 23 walks. A few years ago, whenever Bonds stepped up to the plate, walking him was the first thought that came to a manager....no matter the situation. I think that same impulse is there. Moises Alou is off to a hot start, but when he cools down, there is no threat in the bottom half of the lineup.

However, his walks total should be a far cry from when he was hitting a home run every 7 at bats.

Pujols (#2)
by Jackson Govatos on Tue Apr 25 2006 at 9:32 PM EST
He was finally intentionally walked against the Pirates today.

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