Opening Day 2012. Who can forget Joe Girardi ordering CC Sabathia to walk lowly Sean Rodriguez in the very first inning of the season, only to then to see the Yankees ace surrender a grand slam to Carlos Pena?
Let us take a look at The Binder’s general use of the IBB. Here’s where the Yankees ranked in issuing intentional passes in 2012.
More to come…
2 Comments
Call me Crazy January 24, 2013 11:57
…but isn’t it WHEN you use the IBB, not how often?
Tie game, bottom of the ninth, two outs, runner on second, first base open, Delmon Young in the playoffs at the plate.. By all means, walk him.
First inning, opening day, two outs, Carlos Pena on deck, if the manager calls for an intentional walk you promote the bench coach and start a managerial search.
Martin Riggs January 24, 2013 20:09
There is more to come!