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MLB ExaminerDavid Pinto worked for ten years as the chief researcher for ESPN’s Baseball Tonight. Starting in 2002, David brought his research and insights to a wider audience through his blog, Baseball Musings.
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He Can Always Play for Dusty Baker
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by David Pinto, MLB Examiner
"We haven't been able to cash it in very much," catcher Jason Varitek said, "but it puts an extra amount of pressure on the other team, which we haven't been able to do. We've got a lot of big donkeys who clog up the bases."
Varitek may have a valid point here. The Red Sox are hitting well with runners in scoring position, .275 versus .283 overall. The runs created formula, however, says they should be scoring 5.4 runs per game. They're scoring 5.0 per game, second in the AL. Maybe a lack of speed is causing them the leave men on base who should otherwise score.
Jason Varitek shows off his speed heading to third on a ground rule double against the Royals on May 20, 2008.
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Topics: Baseball , Offense , Red Sox , Jason Varitek , Base Running
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