mmm the smell of fresh grass

So here we are, football is over, march madness is in full effect but i cant get my mind off them beloved boys of summer. Yes we still may get snow but the players are in full spring trainingis only a week or so left before opening day in Cincinnati is unleashed. A fresh start for the underachievers and overachievers. Baseball is forever lamented in my heart because of the players sucks as Jackie Robinson, Chris Sabo, Omar visquel and of course Ozzie Smith best short stop to ever set his feet between 3rd and 2ND, occasionally past 2ND on some crazy plays that only he can make. All the players i just mentioned have one great thing in common they know how to lay down a good bunt. How many home runs will adam dunn or bonds have is not the question to ask your self as a true baseball fan but the question is How many sacrifice bunts will be laid down to improve your chances of getting that key insurance run.

The key to winning close games is all in a simple technique bunting. The exact definition for a bunt. a "bunt" is a type of offensive technique in baseball or fast pitch softball. In a bunt play the batter loosely holds the bat in front of the plate and intentionally taps the ball into play. A similar play is seen in kickball where the kicker simply taps the ball with his or her foot.

See folks is that easy to lay a bunt down its similar to kickball thatsright KICKBALL. So why are these "professionals"(players who get lots of money to play a game) unable to lay a simple bunt down when most needed. How many times have us the fans been so upset because the manager didn't call for a bunt or the bunt attempt was just awful. In evidence that a bunt can go a long way is the 06 World series. The all but lost cardinals against the mighty Detroit tigers and "the mayor" (sean casey another player i would want on my super team) How many bunts were laid down in that series. I can remember back to back bunts that were laid down successfully. During a successful bunt it can put alot of pressure on the defense to make a simple throw but it gets into the players head i have to rush this play and make a quick throw and sailing over the 1st base bag and into the stands. That was the exact events that lead to multiple runs for the cardinals and that series of events changed the whole outcome of the world series.

So for all you die hard baseball fans out there, how many sacrifice bunts do you want to see this year?