And the players normally do. Though it took the Yankees too long after David Ortiz twirled in the batters box after hitting a home run. It's hard to police the closers though, in either league. How many at bats do they get a year?
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And the players normally do. Though it took the Yankees too long after David Ortiz twirled in the batters box after hitting a home run. It's hard to police the closers though, in either league. How many at bats do they get a year?
Do you think the umpires really let them though? Why do umpires threaten to eject players after the retaliatory HBP then?
Because that's what umpires do. And it's probably to prevent some unnecessary injuries. There are a lot of scrub pitchers in the leagues who don't have the best control.
It may hamper a team's ability to retaliate right away, but they still manage to get it done.
Playoffs and AL East in one day. That's how you do it.
We Play Today, We Win Today...Das it!
*and what a big hit for Jorge...a nice way to end a tough season for him*
I'm not convinced. Why warn pitchers who clearly hit the batter out of retaliation with no intent to injure? Just for show? Once in a while pitchers and batters actually get thrown out of games. And for what? So that people can say they're protecting everyone's safety? It's just unnecessary.
The Red Sox in September, courtesy of @redsoxstats:
"5 wins, 16 losses this month. 22 errors in those 21 games. Starters ERA around 7.00, relievers around 5.00. Just a total disgrace."
A study in complete and utter ineptitude. And the only thing I can do is sit, watch it, and suffer. Such is the life of a fan.
The one thing that's been able to shake my black mood about the Red Sox has been imagining the awesome rants we'd be getting if Jim Mora were the coach. Watch these, laugh, and feel better, Red Sox fans. Congrats to everyone else whose team hasn't spent the month needing the Heimlich.
Jim Mora - Playoffs?!
Jim Mora - I'm totally embarrassed and totally ashamed
So am I, Coach Mora. So am I.
"5 wins, 16 losses this month. 22 errors in those 21 games. Starters ERA around 7.00, relievers around 5.00. Just a total disgrace."
A study in complete and utter ineptitude. And the only thing I can do is sit, watch it, and suffer. Such is the life of a fan.
The one thing that's been able to shake my black mood about the Red Sox has been imagining the awesome rants we'd be getting if Jim Mora were the coach. Watch these, laugh, and feel better, Red Sox fans. Congrats to everyone else whose team hasn't spent the month needing the Heimlich.
Jim Mora - Playoffs?!
Jim Mora - I'm totally embarrassed and totally ashamed
So am I, Coach Mora. So am I.
However illogical it may seem, I think that's exactly the reason they do it. To appear to have some control over the situation. I disagree with the reasoning, though. I'm all for letting the players police themselves.
Brewers win the division in typical Ryan Braun dramatic fashion! Goes yard with a 3 run shot in the 8th to break up a 1-1 tie. Made an amazing catch and throw to first for a double play in the previous inning. If he doesn't deserve the MVP I don't think anyone does
Braves and Red Sox both trying their best to keep people interested in baseball now that football has arrived
Will be heading down to Turner Field tonight to catch the Braves-Phils game
Will be heading down to Turner Field tonight to catch the Braves-Phils game
I think the Phils would want the Braves in the Post-Season so they could play the Diamondbacks in the first round. Would be easier to go through them than the Cardinals.
I foresee the Phils giving the Braves at least 2 out of 3.
GL
As in taking a dive??
You may call it 'strategic' play, but I call it a cheat.
But it's entertainment, so it really doesn't matter. Eh?
As in taking a dive??
You may call it 'strategic' play, but I call it a cheat.
But it's entertainment, so it really doesn't matter. Eh?
I call it a few too many hanging curve balls or sliders in the middle of the plate.
GL
Far too many injuries to overcome. Losing Buster Posey for the season was a brutal loss.
But even with all the injuries and terrible hitting all season long, the Giants would have been back in the playoffs if they could have only managed to beat the Diamondbacks they had the Giants' number all year long and it made all the difference. Underestimate them in the playoffs at your peril, they are a very solid and balanced team.
Oh well, having just moved to New York I guess I'll have to jump on the Yankees bandwagon based upon the premise that I'd rather be surrounded by happy, jubilant people.