Baseball and Strategy

Whatever happened to strategy anyway? I look at the so called "strategists" in baseball today, and notice that the big league managers, like Dusty Baker, have no plan when they manage a game. Doubtful? When was the last time anyone ever executed a trick play, like the hidden ball trick? Rarely does anyone even consider stealing home. I would be happy if anyone even considers hitting behind the runner to sacrifice himself for the good of the team. Fundamentals are no longer basic. Everyone wants that next big contract or endorsement, and is in it for himself.

Now let's examine the business world. When do companies ever really carry off real long term strategy instead of pandering to Wall Street analysts. Instead of prostituting oneself, a CEO should just say, the public be damned, I'm going to do what's right for this company, and invest for the future. Perhaps, they could buy a baseball team, like the Cubs!