The strategy of deferring possession in playoff overtime is flawed because of the risks associated with giving the opponent the ball first.

“Both teams that kicked off, won the toss, chose to go on defense first, lost.”

Teams should choose to take the ball first in playoff overtime to score and put pressure on the opponent.

“Teams are taking the wrong strategy and playoff overtime. Take the ball first and score. Put the pressure on.”

Effective team management in tournament play requires flexibility in the lineup and proactive use of depth based on game situations.

“So you need not only the alternatives in the starting lineup but also a plan for the game: who will take an at-bat against a right-hander, who will run, all of that you have to try to plan before the game starts.”

The effectiveness of the Dominican Republic's bullpen was hampered by the manager's lack of proactivity in responding to pitcher performance.

“Yes, but, but I personally, with all due respect, can attribute that run directly to Alberto Pujols for his lack of proactivity in managing the situation with pitchers”