Cycles

[The Wolf]

Originally Posted by RchW

I agree with you and the others but I'm also sure that it would generate discussion by fans players and media if it happened.

Bunting for a hit late in a possible no-hitter generates a lot of talk. I know there are posters here, players, and media who feel it is improper/bad form.

What I think is bad form is not trying as hard as you can to score runs, regardless of the score or the outs or the inning.

[Hankyu Braves]

Originally Posted by Purple Cowboy

Excellent, thanks! I bet someone like A-Rod would stop if it meant getting his cycle.

[BIG17EASY]

Originally Posted by RchW

I agree with you and the others but I'm also sure that it would generate discussion by fans players and media if it happened.

Bunting for a hit late in a possible no-hitter generates a lot of talk. I know there are posters here, players, and media who feel it is improper/bad form.

A cycle is not the same as a no-hitter. Walking a guy in a tie game with a possible cycle on the line would be mentioned, but there would be very little, if any, discussion about right or wrong.

Also, bunting to break up a no-hitter is only considered improper/bad form if the game isn't in doubt. In 2001, Ben Davis bunted to break up a no-hitter by Curt Schilling in a 2-0 game in the eighth inning. Opinion was evenly mixed on whether it was a "fair" play or not.