Comments on: Bad News for Chase Utley, Phillies

By: ShooterB

ShooterB — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:42:35 +0000

I’ve never understood the legality of the take-out slide. When a player is fielding a ball, the runner can be called out for the slightest bump…even if unintentional. But on the double-play, he can intentionally take out a defenseless player and it is generally acceptable to slide dramatically to either side or past the bag in order to do so.

Not to mention, how many injuries could be eliminated without that very play? Has there even been a discussion in the MLB about protecting the players from stuff like that?

I know, I’m not supposed to question things…and say “that’s just good baseball.” Rub some dirt on it & get over it. If you start trying to protect the players, they might start thinking they own the damn place.

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By: Mike Donley

Mike Donley — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:04:10 +0000

The loss of Utley really hurt the Phils. The Braves may take the division. I may be wrong.