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[NWinAZ]

In the example with the pitcher/bunt I think is a different kind of discussion because that would be a play with the sole intent to cause injury. In a double play situation the intent is to disrupt a double play sometimes that results in an injury.

To me it is the same play. Neither is a baseball play. When you go after a player by tackling him, you know the probability of injury is sky high. The intent is inherited by the action. To me it is like punching someone in the face then saying the intent wasn't to hurt them. Going after a guys legs was the intent and that action inherits risk so to me one can't be w/o the other.

Good talk and hopefully we will be talking about the new manager next week.

 

[unlvmariners]

To me it is the same play. Neither is a baseball play. When you go after a player by tackling him, you know the probability of injury is sky high. The intent is inherited by the action. To me it is like punching someone in the face then saying the intent wasn't to hurt them. Going after a guys legs was the intent and that action inherits risk so to me one can't be w/o the other.

Good talk and hopefully we will be talking about the new manager next week.

Yeah, that is a point where we differ. I view the double play "break up" as possible to achieve without injuring the opposing player meaning it isn't dependent on the injury taking place to be successful whereas taking the pitcher out in an attempt cause injury is only achieved by injury. And around and around we go.... LOL

All in all I agree its a dick move by Utley but I don't blame him for doing it.

Hopefully a new manager gets hired soon.

 

[NWinAZ]

 

[NWinAZ]

This is why you trade Kuma at this years deadline:

The Chicago Cubs’ July 2, 2013 trade of right-hander Scott Feldman to the Orioles for Jake Arrieta and Pedro Strop appeared to continue their path toward another year without a competitive team.

Mid-season trades can pay off unless you sit on your hands.

 

[NWinAZ]

Just how Jack drew it up.

 

[cezero]

Just how Jack drew it up.

maddon has some sort of voodoo magic

 

[NWinAZ]

maddon has some sort of voodoo magic

He does and that is why I kind of like his right-hand man Dave Martinez as a manager. Maybe some of that magic would come west.

 

[wazzu31]

What say you guys on the bat flip?

 

[NWinAZ]

What say you guys on the bat flip?

Nothing wrong with it. It was passion coming through and I loved it. Pitchers are punks and if they don't want the flip don't give up the homer. Pitcher do the same thing after a big hit all the time in their own way.

 

[wazzu31]

My line of thinking is that it is an unwritten rule so why is the pitcher bitching to the media. Just plunk him next time, it seems ok for pitchers to show emotion but not hitters.

 

[cezero]

I'm fine with it since it was in the game that eliminated Texas.

 

[NWinAZ]

My line of thinking is that it is an unwritten rule so why is the pitcher bitching to the media. Just plunk him next time, it seems ok for pitchers to show emotion but not hitters.

That is one solution, but still redic to me. Pitchers get hitters out about 70% of the time and how emotion so why can't a hitter when they finally succeed? Rickey Henderson did it all the time. Reggie did it in the playoffs all the time. If it was the first inning, then maybe gripe. It was an emotion play so good for him. I hate emotional-less players and/or managers. The game should be emotional.

 

[SeattleCoug]

What say you guys on the bat flip?

Loved it. Exciting playoff moment for a franchise that has not had any in 20 years. Agree that baseball needs more emotion so I personally love stuff like this.

 

[NWinAZ]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 1h1 hour ago

Ruben Amaro will be red sox 1B coach. @nickcafardo 1st

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Maybe that will be Jack's next career path too...lol.

 

[NWinAZ]

Ken Rosenthal Retweeted
FOX Sports: MLB ‏@MLBONFOX 1h1 hour ago

The #MNTwins announce they have acquired catcher John Ryan Murphy from the #Yankees for OF Aaron Hicks

 

[NWinAZ]

Alden Gonzalez ‏@Alden_Gonzalez 5h5 hours ago

Also, the Angels signed left-handed reliever Lucas Luetge to a Minor League deal with a Spring Training invite.

 

[NWinAZ]

JWagnerBlade ‏@jwagnerblade 3h3 hours ago

New @MudHens manager is former #Tigers coach, #Pirates & #Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon ... http://www.bcsn.tv/news_article/show/581440?referrer_id=878183…

 

[NWinAZ]

Mariners Minors Retweeted
Matt Eddy ‏@MattEddyBA 2h2 hours ago

Jordy Lara and Brandon Snyder will battle RH platoon 1B/3B at-bats with #Braves after signing minor league contracts.

 

[NWinAZ]

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So they got Saunders for renting out Happ for a year. Not bad.

 

[SeattleCoug]

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So they got Saunders for renting out Happ for a year. Not bad.

So much for expecting a cheaper deal for Kuma. Not that I was but can't imagine a cheaper deal them that