Tag: Walks

Should The Cubs Pursue Rudy Jaramillo? [Hitting Coach Edition]

15 October, 2009 (08:41) | Chicago Cubs | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

The Cubs need a new hitting coach.  Gerald Perry wasn’t cutting it and Von Joshua was just an interim solution.  The Cubs need someone who will connect with the players and work on their mechanics, yes, but equally as important is someone who will stress the importance of patience at the plate.
In 2008, the Cubs [...]

Walking To Baseball Victory Is As Easy As 1-2-3…4

11 June, 2009 (13:00) | Baseball | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

I have been saying this for years and most people have finally come around on it: a walk is as valuable as a single in the lion’s share of situations.  In terms of pitchers, I think most would agree with that, based on sportswriters and journalists talking about how walks kill pitchers.  But how come [...]