Black Jack McDowell: Na Na Hey Hey White Sox?

Chicago Steamer.

I always tout the Twins organization.  While everyone focuses on the big names of the Yankees, Red Sox, etc and the unique approaches of the A’s and those who believe in all that statistical nonsense, I laugh to myself as the twins always find themselves in the hunt in the end.

  The Twins organization teaches it’s ballplayers HOW to play the game.  The Twins will not have seen the defensive woes of the White Sox. Nor have they seen the lack of execution offensively, because they are taught how to get things done.  They are taught to be team players rather than worrying about personal stats.  And they don’t take plays off let alone games!  If you don’t buy into that philosophy, you are gone.

  It’s simple actually.  Teach baseball at its core in the lower minor league.  You weed out the half asses down there and go forward with gamers only.  How tough can that actually be?  This is a business guys, make a simple business plan!  No more missed cuts, missed bunts, not getting guys over, not getting guys in from third with less than two outs.  The basics!

  Don’t be surprised if the twins eventually overtake the Tigers and see postseason time again this year.  But be very surprised if the White Sox sneak in there.