True, but this story we're reading has been read many times already, and we know the ending. Can you blame people for being upset for not scoring more runs vs the Twins?
I've seen Ortiz shorten up many times with nobody on and with an 0-2,1-2 type counts and inside out ground balls to third for gimme hits. He'll never do it with runners on though, unless accidental.
It's not that easy, but it's doable if the pitch is anywhere but the inner half. Even the attempt if unsuccessful would still make opposing managers second the shift against you. The beauty of it is that the ball doesn't necessarily have to be hit that hard.
I'm sorry but if i'm a player where the shift is being used against me, i'm changing my approach with two strikes on me (unless the count is full) and shortening up to massage a ground ball the other way.
If you're a true Blue Jays fan, then it should be somewhat impossible to revert to a casual in the month of May,or at any point really.
The Vikings are going to own the NFL for the next five years at least.