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Here's the thing:
Let's assume Paul gets on anyway. Even if he is able to steal, Yadi probably doesn't throw that into center, and even if Laird is still in there, Descalso isn't afraid to stop that ball if it is near him.
It was definitely a systemic breakdown, but it's not a coincidence that every time Jason Motte is in a high leverage situation, he fails.
LaRussa should have never started that lineup, and he should have gone with Salas in that inning.
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