1. 04-20-2012 11:00 PM #211
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    Quote Originally Posted by blid View Post
    You don't have to slide head first to dodge a tag. Also, guys slide head first all the time, it doesn't normally give concussions. B-Rob probably got concussed on the slide only because he hit himself in the head 10,000 times with his bat.

    I think the "don't slide into first" thing isn't about concussions or whatever, it's about people saying since you can run through first base it's not really worth it. But in these cases Pujols couldn't make the force play and a slide could have evaded the tag.
    Point being...it's not worth increasing one's risk of injury to avoid one out in one game during a 162 game season.
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  2. 04-20-2012 11:01 PM #212
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    If our defense could play, it'd be 1-1 right now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WietersCorner View Post
    I like how he took a long walk after that second strike swing
    Agreed he gets in this it's all on him mode and wants to win so bad and really presses. All we needed there was a base hit though.
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  4. 04-20-2012 11:02 PM #214
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    Quote Originally Posted by crissfan172 View Post
    Kirby can see it, and he should be yelling at them to slide.
    Are you kidding? They are taught to run through the base. There is zero time for the 1b coach to yell slide. And, even if they tried it, it would probably lead to injuries.
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    Nice pitch Bmat
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    Quote Originally Posted by crissfan172 View Post
    Kirby can see it, and he should be yelling at them to slide.
    Seriously ??? At that last split-second Kirby is supposed to scream at Nick, and then Nick is supposed immediately twist his body at the last second without twisting his ankle, or wrenching his ribcage? I don't think so, Criss.
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    That's the matusz I know baby. Get cocky Bmat!
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    Quote Originally Posted by brianod View Post
    Are you kidding? They are taught to run through the base. There is zero time for the 1b coach to yell slide. And, even if they tried it, it would probably lead to injuries.
    The only way you can slide is if the throw gets there well ahead of time, if it is bang-bang you don't have time anyway.
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    First-pitch "ball" to Trumbo, huh?

    This zone is all over the place all the time. AAAAAAAUUUGHH!
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    Got the K, though that slider wasn't located where he wanted it.
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    Wells looked at a change middle-middle. Interesting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Goober Noodles View Post
    Let's go O's!
    This thread needs more 3,000 calorie beer stein.
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    Come on get this Al East reject out... Yes!
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