WHAT IS WITH ALL THE PURITANICAL DRIVEL---REAL BAseball players get on base any way they can--- tslk to ron hunt regarding this and they do not charge the mound either when hit by a pitch--they trot to first and then steal second.--todays plsyers and coaches are too soft
quote:todays plsyers and coaches are too soft
I'm sorry science has shown that players of the past were stupid all in the name of "being tough."
quote:Originally posted by Bulldog 19:quote:todays plsyers and coaches are too soft
I'm sorry science has shown that players of the past were stupid all in the name of "being tough."
Exactly how has science shown that to be??
I tend to agree with TR! Where have all the men gone? In society in general these days boys aren't allowed to fight, can't or won't defend themselves, and have experienced little if any real physical engagement.
Baseball has precluded by rule, players from being aggressive; can't throw inside, can't charge the mound, can't make contact with a defender and have even eliminated the non-fraternization guidelines.
So being tough is stupid huh?? I'm glad you didn't raise my son.
What rule says a pitcher can't throw inside?
"Can't charge the mound?" Really? When was that allowed by rule and since when is fist-fighting part of the game?
What rule change precludes making contact with a defender? Did Cousins make contact with Posey? Was he punished or even criticized for it by anybody other than Giant fans?
What non-fraternization guidelines?
The idea that if one does not brawl one is "not tough" is absurd. Brawling is the mark of a thug.
"Can't charge the mound?" Really? When was that allowed by rule and since when is fist-fighting part of the game?
What rule change precludes making contact with a defender? Did Cousins make contact with Posey? Was he punished or even criticized for it by anybody other than Giant fans?
What non-fraternization guidelines?
The idea that if one does not brawl one is "not tough" is absurd. Brawling is the mark of a thug.
Oh for the good ol' days when the stands would empty and there were 10 fights all over the field.
where did Iuse the term stupid ?wherew did I rfer to brawls
as for rasing your kids-- I did not ask to\\\
as for rasing your kids-- I did not ask to\\\
I think at the end of the day we all like the hitter that stands in there and doesn't give up on a pitch. We all want the player that puts the team first. And we all want them to know what to do if getting hit is inevitable.
I've got no problem with a player that crowds the plate or a pitcher that lets him know he isn't going to have it.
What I have a problem with is a player being told by a coach to walk up there and let them ball hit him on purpose. Bad News Bears was a movie.
I also have a problem with a player that thinks the only way he can get on base is to get hit intentionally.
I've got no problem with a player that crowds the plate or a pitcher that lets him know he isn't going to have it.
What I have a problem with is a player being told by a coach to walk up there and let them ball hit him on purpose. Bad News Bears was a movie.
I also have a problem with a player that thinks the only way he can get on base is to get hit intentionally.
quote:What I have a problem with is a player being told by a coach to walk up there and let them ball hit him on purpose. Bad News Bears was a movie.
I also have a problem with a player that thinks the only way he can get on base is to get hit intentionally.
NDD I think that pretty much sums it up.
quote:Originally posted by NDD:
I think at the end of the day we all like the hitter that stands in there and doesn't give up on a pitch. We all want the player that puts the team first. And we all want them to know what to do if getting hit is inevitable.
I've got no problem with a player that crowds the plate or a pitcher that lets him know he isn't going to have it.
What I have a problem with is a player being told by a coach to walk up there and let them ball hit him on purpose. Bad News Bears was a movie.
I also have a problem with a player that thinks the only way he can get on base is to get hit intentionally.
We may like that hitter for only one ab
The real problem with a hitter that gets hit alot is the injury factor as he eventually ends up playing games with swollen arms, hands, fingers etc that have a negative impact on his defense and subsequent abs. I personally think there are more negatives then pluses to a hbp, especially at the highest levels where guys are throwing 90-95.
This thread is ridiculous. Too many softies on the board. Kids "wear one" now and then to help the team. Sorry if that's offensive. Namby pamby.....
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports....etting-hit-by-pitch/
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,517877,00.html
Yep, I'm sure these two were just "softies..."
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,517877,00.html
Yep, I'm sure these two were just "softies..."
Didn't read the thread huh?quote:Originally posted by ironhorse:
This thread is ridiculous. Too many softies on the board. Kids "wear one" now and then to help the team. Sorry if that's offensive. Namby pamby.....
