Aybar Should Not Steal

Erick Aybar may be a fast runner but he isn't a good base stealer. So in the ninth inning trailing by one Scioscia puts Aybar in to pinch run and has him try to steal second base. Aybar is thrown out to end the game. And what really hurts is that Kendrick is at the plate. A 4-for-4 Kendrick is at the plate. The percentages here dictate that you let Howie swing the bat. Aybar cannot be allowed to try to steal a base in such an important situation.

And some people agree.