2020 Around the MLB Thread

[Derek]

Tatis apologizing for hitting a grand slam is just another reason why I hate baseball’s unwritten rules.

Hurts the game.

 

[Derek]

 

[Otsego Mar]

Tatis apologizing for hitting a grand slam is just another reason why I hate baseball’s unwritten rules.

Hurts the game.

Yea this one is a little bit of a stretch. I understand it. I don't think it hurts the game, though.

But let me ask you this - did he get the green light down at 3B?

 

[Kiddo]

This is why i love Trevor Bauer and always will. Back when Tim Anderson was catching flack for his bat flips Bauer stood up for him and told him if he hits a HR off him he can flip his bat. I just don't get the people in baseball that would possibly be offended if a guy swings 3-0 and hits a grand slam. Hitting a HR isn't easy and if you do hit one celebrate all you want, that's what makes the game more fun.

Look at how other pro sports celebrate great plays and it's just more of a joke how things are done in baseball. Imagine Tatis hitting that grand slam and watching it from the box the entire time. Then he flips his bat, pumps his chest and takes a a slow jog around the bases. While he's circling the bases he's telling the pitcher that he sucks and that he's not good enough to get him out. As he reaches home plate his teamates are there for high fives and chest bumps. That's how it's done in most other sports but don't you dare celebrate anything in baseball. Bunch of sensitive little bitches.

 

[Otsego Mar]

This is why i love Trevor Bauer and always will. Back when Tim Anderson was catching flack for his bat flips Bauer stood up for him and told him if he hits a HR off him he can flip his bat. I just don't get the people in baseball that would possibly be offended if a guy swings 3-0 and hits a grand slam. Hitting a HR isn't easy and if you do hit one celebrate all you want, that's what makes the game more fun.

It's actually pretty easy if you play baseball for a living and you absolutely know a heater is coming down the plate.

Regarding the bat flip - it's about respect. I personally think it's OK as long as it's not consistent, obnoxious, and you don't sit there watching the ball.

 

[DCTribefan]

Tatis apologizing for hitting a grand slam is just another reason why I hate baseball’s unwritten rules.

Hurts the game.

I don’t know. Some of baseball’s unwritten rules need to be maintained. Would you overlook a bunt single or stolen base by an opponent who is up by 8 runs?

 

[Kiddo]

It's actually pretty easy if you play baseball for a living and you absolutely know a heater is coming down the plate.

Regarding the bat flip - it's about respect. I personally think it's OK as long as it's not consistent, obnoxious, and you don't sit there watching the ball.

Right but rarely do they 100% know there is a fastball coming right down the middle. Maybe when they do know they shouldn't swing for fear of hurting someone's feelings.

 

[Otsego Mar]

I don’t know. Some of baseball’s unwritten rules need to be maintained. Would you overlook a bunt single or stolen base by an opponent who is up by 8 runs?

Obviously, there is a 1 in a 100 type chance where the opposing team completes a miraculous come back and then everyone says "see you should have kept tacking on".

 

[Derek]

I don’t know. Some of baseball’s unwritten rules need to be maintained. Would you overlook a bunt single or stolen base by an opponent who is up by 8 runs?

I wouldn't personally do it, but ultimately, it's a hitter's job to get on base and a pitcher's job to get outs.

I don't care what the score is, both sides should be trying to do their job, and I'll never get upset at an athlete for doing their job.

 

[Otsego Mar]

Right but rarely do they 100% know there is a fastball coming right down the middle. Maybe when they do know they shouldn't swing for fear of hurting someone's feelings.

I don't think it's about hurting someone's feelings, but rather upholding the integrity of the game.

 

[Otsego Mar]

I wouldn't personally do it, but ultimately, it's a hitter's job to get on base and a pitcher's job to get outs.

I don't care what the score is, both sides should be trying to do their job, and I'll never get upset at an athlete for doing their job.

I'm waiting for your answer about whether Tatis was given the green light or not. Or is it no longer customary to look at the coach between each pitch?

 

[Derek]

I'm waiting for your answer about whether Tatis was given the green light or not. Or is it no longer customary to look at the coach between each pitch?

I would hope so. A manager would have to be pretty shitty to not trust his superstar hitter to swing away at his own discretion.

 

[Otsego Mar]

I would hope so. A manager would have to be pretty shitty to not trust his superstar hitter to swing away at his own discretion.

I should have phrased that question better - shame on me lol.

What you are actually saying is that Tatis knew better and should have took the pitch, but you are going to chastise him for apologizing.

 

[Derek]

I should have phrased that question better - shame on me lol.

What you are actually saying is that Tatis knew better and should have took the pitch, but you are going to chastise him for apologizing.

No, I'm saying if Tatis wanted to swing, he should have. There's nothing to apologize for. He did his job.

 

[Otsego Mar]

I wouldn't personally do it, but ultimately, it's a hitter's job to get on base and a pitcher's job to get outs.

I don't care what the score is, both sides should be trying to do their job, and I'll never get upset at an athlete for doing their job.

Would you be upset then if a coach came out and apologized publicly if one of your teammates did it, after ripping him a new one?