Does a Yankee get plunked tomorrow?

[RShack]

Well Jeter just got plunked

Jeter's batting 3rd today... got hit right above the knee by Mr. Pinpoint Control...

Props to K-dard... and to DT for talking him into it.

[PaulFolk]

Right above the knee by Mr. Pinpoint Control...

Props to K-dard... and to DT for talking him into it.

Where'd you hear this?

[McLovin]

That was a no doubt about it move too. No men on, first pitch, down goes Derek Jesus.

[Sports Guy]

Well done, and now it's over...hopefully.

Was it obvious?

[Lucky Jim]

Was it obvious?

Pretty much. Square on the thigh. First pitch. Two outs, none on.

[daniel]

The HBP? It was first pitch of the AB. I'd say it was obvious.

[Sports Guy]

Pretty much. Square on the thigh. First pitch. Two outs, none on.

Fastball?????

[odogs101]

Was it obvious?

I think so. It was the first pitch to Jeter and from the moment it left his hand, the ball made a beeline for the back of Jeter's leg.

[hallmt18]

the plunking was followed by a walk to rodriguez.

question: if the yankees had scored a run or two, would the plunking have been worth it?

(i personally don't think so)

[odogs101]

Yes it was a fastball.

[beaner]

Was it obvious?

No question...It was understood, Jeter handled it fine, took it like a man. He probably knew it was coming with two out and none on.

[Frobby]

And the inning ends without Jeter scoring. Message sent.

[scOtt]

Fastball?????

More accurate than hitting him with a curve.

[tywright]

the plunking was followed by a walk to rodriguez.

question: if the yankees had scored a run or two, would the plunking have been worth it?

(i personally don't think so)

This is always discussed...and the answer is always YES. A retaliatory plunk is more important than giving up a run because the retaliation goes a lot further than one run and one game.

[beaner]

And the inning ends without Jeter scoring. Message sent.

Exactly, and hopefully that's the end of it. No need to escalate any more.