Now let's talk about what you posted in this thread:
Let's hear again from the advocates who believe that, with men on 1b and 3b with 1 out, the smart play by Manny was to strike out. The rally would still be alive if he had played it smart. And, yes, that was said on a game thread the other night.
There were no "advocates"who believe that striking out in that situation is the "Smart" thing to do. What was implied was that striking out would be better than hitting into a double play. And I'd stand by that.