Play-for-play basis

In my previous career as a Strat shark I kept a running patter as we rolled the dice and filled out the box scores. The game's no good unless both players provide the necessary color and play-by-play. The story of one memorable team - led by "Deltoid" Lloyd Moseby - was that the players were on a "strictly pay-for-play basis" as in if they didn't perform well they didn't get paid. We had one rotten fourth starter (1985 Matt Young?) and every time he came to the mound I'd comment in my best Harry Kalas voice on the filthiness and disrepair of his uniform "seeing as he hasn't received a check in five weeks, and has only this one uniform to his name." He finally won a game and showed up for his next start with a new pair of shoes.

Obviously no one runs a big-league club this way. But Mac has been telling us for years now that he fills out the lineup card on a strictly play-for-play basis: if you play well, you get more playing time. If you embarrass yourself, you ride the pine.

Check out Bobby Hill's last 7 days and season to date. Give the man some PT.