The 18 Top Truths About .500 Teams

1.  They don't have extensive winning streaks.

2.  If they win a big game, and get everyone excited, then they promptly lose a clunker.

3.  They don't have a reliable stopper.

4.  They don't hit in clutch situations (failing consistently with the bases loaded, for example).

5.  On offense,  their bread and butter are solo HRs.

6.  They have over-rated stars who, predictably, fail in the big moments.

7.  They have a manager with no baseball courage, insight or decisiveness.

8.  They cannot adhere to a consistent strategy for player development or team building.

9.  They will never ...never...attempt, or succeed..... in hitting against a shift.  It is considered unmanly.

10.  The bunt does not exist  Nor does the concept of moving a runner into scoring position.

11.  Walks are disdained.

12.  They trade potential players for " used to be good" players and castoffs.

13.  Spending limits and net profits drive the train.

14.  Secrecy and deception reign.

15.  Bad luck is rampant.

16.  Cliches don't work ( " Next man up "), and comeback victories never happen as the season extends.

17.  Pitching staff is neglected.  Then overworked.

18.  Journeyman pitchers and rookie pitchers shut them down with ease.

Don't expect more from this team.