BC867
Long time Phoenician!
We know that Tony Womack had one skill that ranked above mediocre -- his base stealing.
From 1997 through 2000, he had 60, 58, 72, and 45 stolen bases, all good numbers.
The 60, 58, and 72 led the league (twice with the Pirates and once with the D'backs).
Then, when Bob Brenly became Manager, his totals dropped to 28 and 29 in '01 and '02.
Did Tony's base stealing skills erode . . . or did it just not fit in with the Manager's wait-for-the-homerun style?
How could a Manager, any Manager, not allow his players to utilize their best skills?
It didn't just start this year. It is part of Bob Brenly's legacy -- a blur on his resume!
From 1997 through 2000, he had 60, 58, 72, and 45 stolen bases, all good numbers.
The 60, 58, and 72 led the league (twice with the Pirates and once with the D'backs).
Then, when Bob Brenly became Manager, his totals dropped to 28 and 29 in '01 and '02.
Did Tony's base stealing skills erode . . . or did it just not fit in with the Manager's wait-for-the-homerun style?
How could a Manager, any Manager, not allow his players to utilize their best skills?
It didn't just start this year. It is part of Bob Brenly's legacy -- a blur on his resume!