BRV
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
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Post by BRV on Aug 13, 2013 13:31:57 GMT -5
I'm totally cool with baseball players having fun and celebrating, especially when it sticks right in the craw of the stodgiest of the old fogies who cover the game. For example, Prince Fielder's home run celebration after a walk-off win over the Giants in 2011 was one of the cooler moments of the season.
That being said, if a player wants to preen after a no-doubter home run, then they shouldn't be playing the role of sudden tough guy when they catch one in the ribs. That's a practice that has been going on for decades, and it's not about to change.
So I'm fine with Bryce Harper posing for a second after a moonshot home run, just like I'm fine with Julio Teheran putting one in his ribcage as a result of his braggadocio. I have no problem with Yasiel Puig sliding into home plate after a walk-off over the Reds, just like I'll be cool with whatever Reds pitcher it is that puts one square in his back the next time Cincinnati and the Dodgers meet. The only issue I have is with Harper, and inevitably Puig, who suddenly get taken aback and put on the Carmelo Anthony Tough Guy Face after getting plunked.
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StuntGranny®
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
Not Actually a Granny
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Post by StuntGranny® on Aug 13, 2013 14:24:45 GMT -5
Dan Uggla placed on DL due to eye surgery.
As horrible as it sounds, nothing of value is lost with this move.
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Post by andrew8798 on Aug 13, 2013 15:03:25 GMT -5
Paul Konerko has been placed on waivers.
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Post by andrew8798 on Aug 13, 2013 18:36:00 GMT -5
Rangers released DH Manny Ramirez.
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Ben Wyatt
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Are You Gonna Go My Way?
I don't get it. At all. It's kind of a small horse, I mean what am I missing? Am I crazy?
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Aug 13, 2013 19:15:00 GMT -5
Rangers released DH Manny Ramirez. Manny, it's over |
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Post by andrew8798 on Aug 13, 2013 19:49:07 GMT -5
Mark Trumbo lost a footrace to CC Sabathia
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Post by andrew8798 on Aug 13, 2013 21:15:12 GMT -5
Yanks with 12 runs so far
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Post by andrew8798 on Aug 13, 2013 22:39:58 GMT -5
Scherzer escapes with the ND tonight
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Post by andrew8798 on Aug 13, 2013 23:03:35 GMT -5
Astros pitching prospect Mark Appel will make two more starts for Low-A Quad Cities before being shut down.
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Post by The Captain on Aug 13, 2013 23:16:27 GMT -5
Yankees ended up winning that game 14-7. I'm surprised that none of the 7 runs were given up by Joba Chamberlain.
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Post by turkeysandwich on Aug 13, 2013 23:16:50 GMT -5
Here's an odd one for the scorebook, the Pirates just turned a 6-9-3 Double Play.
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Post by andrew8798 on Aug 14, 2013 0:10:21 GMT -5
Cards/Pirates in the 14th
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Post by turkeysandwich on Aug 14, 2013 0:14:54 GMT -5
Cards win with a walk-off.
Beau-ti-ful!
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Aug 14, 2013 0:19:57 GMT -5
That ought to up Adron Chambers's confidence going forward.
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Sajoa Moe
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Did you get that thing I sent ya?
A man without gimmick.
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Post by Sajoa Moe on Aug 14, 2013 8:41:32 GMT -5
Paul Konerko has been placed on waivers. That's something I thought I'd never hear. I always hated seeing Konerko face the Indians, but I respect him as a player and a man. He should be a Chicago man for life. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 9:57:11 GMT -5
Wilmer Flores more than likely going on the DL.
UGH!
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Aug 14, 2013 12:18:47 GMT -5
Toronto Blue Jays have traded Emilio Bonifacio to the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named later or cash considerations
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Post by Biggtone23 on Aug 14, 2013 13:45:33 GMT -5
Toronto Blue Jays have traded Emilio Bonifacio to the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named later or cash considerations Man let that sink in for a moment after everything this offseason. Blue Jays - sellers, Royals (with a better record than the Yankees)- Buyers |
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Post by The Captain on Aug 14, 2013 13:54:08 GMT -5
Who do you think are the biggest underachievers this year compared to their preseason hype? The Angels, the Nationals, or the Blue Jays?
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Aug 14, 2013 14:00:38 GMT -5
Who do you think are the biggest underachievers this year compared to their preseason hype? The Angels, the Nationals, or the Blue Jays? 1. Nationals 2. Angels 3. Blue Jays |
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