"The Bomba squad" drove excitement & attendance.
I disagree with the teams top down approach of winning via HR instead of linking big innings by just getting on base.
We've been watching this since Falvine & Rocco took over the Twins
Sadly, the old Tom Kelly "fundamentally sound" approach to building a champ team has been replaced by launch angle & barrel rate.
Look around, has that worked for the Dodgers, Yankees, Angels, Phillies?
Nope, its the teams that strung together hits that been winning WS lately. Sure, the Astros, Braves, Rangers hit their share. But mostly its winning via defense, pitching & the 3 hits & 4 walks type innings.
The way Dereck Shelton- kelly protege, has the pirates playing.
I was raised on Gene Mauch, Tom Kelly small ball.
Its the right way! Like Wee Willy Keeler. " Hit it where they aint".
Fk Rocco Falvine.
GO PIRATES!
Ps- Pirate CF is Michael A Taylor. Same guy that replaced buxton in 2023...
Id wager he has a better season than Byron Buxton.
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