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Moose Milligan Hangout Grand Counsel

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My legs hurt watching that replay of Nick running. That shouldnt have been close. I love the Nick, but that was not graceful.

I dunno, I'm not saying he's got speed to burn, but he didn't look like David Ortiz, either. It's a shame that a guy that age with that talent has had that part of his game sapped already, but I don't think he's a lead foot, either.

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Il BuonO Hangout Grand Counsel

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What a selfless at bat from Davis!

Awesome job just driving one deep and tying it up!

Love our Mooooooo!

Chris Davis is carrying this team. Would we have won a single game without his production?

Just love that he got the ball up in the air. Huge.

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I dunno, I'm not saying he's got speed to burn, but he didn't look like David Ortiz, either. It's a shame that a guy that age with that talent has had that part of his game sapped already, but I don't think he's a lead foot, either.

He also got a terrible read on the Jones double.

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MachadOboutManny Major Leaguer Cup of Coffee

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I dunno, I'm not saying he's got speed to burn, but he didn't look like David Ortiz, either. It's a shame that a guy that age with that talent has had that part of his game sapped already, but I don't think he's a lead foot, either.

You're right Moose. I don't want to be too hard on Nicks legs, I need to let go of what he used to be and just enjoy what he is. He's not fast, but hes a great base runner and the best bat on the team and one of the best in the league. Not for power, but he sees pitches and has a plan every time. Love the Nick

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Nick didn't look too slow on the bases there.

Davis is the MAN

What I've noticed is that Nick's first few steps are slow, but once he gets going he's fast enough on the basepaths. Obviously slow first steps will kill you on D.

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