Bob Hulsey wrote:
But, dangit, there are times too where scratching out a run wins a close game. Good teams need to be able to do both.

Bingo. The SABR types analyze at a macro level, and I do believe they are right in the big picture. HOWEVER, individual games are won at the micro level, sometimes coming down to a single at bat. Sabermetrics break down at that level, but good teams AND good managers must be able to do the things needed to win in many different situations. One can approach the game with a general "big-inning" philosophy and still utilize small-ball when the situation dictates.