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I've got a quick and probably stupid question. If a player hits an inside-the-park home run (lie Granderson's today), does it count towards his home run total? It's not a traditional homerun, but I'd guess it still increments the number.
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And my Braves have started to freefall now, six back of Mets:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp...t=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Wickman designated for assignment
Veteran closer converted 20 of 26 save opportunities
Adam Dunn said goodbye to Bob Wickman's 12th-inning fastball on Thursday night, and the Braves said goodbye to Wickman on Friday afternoon.
Somewhat surprisingly, the Braves announced Friday that they've designated Wickman for assignment. This wasn't a move made to free up a roster spot. Instead, it's one that essentially puts an end to the veteran closer's days in Atlanta.
"I just want to try something else," said Braves manager Bobby Cox, while seemingly attempting to avoid saying anything negative about Wickman, who posted a 3.92 ERA in 49 appearances and blew six of his 26 save opportunities this year.
While Cox was diplomatic, Andruw Jones provided an indication that Wickman sometimes complained about pitching in non-save situations, like the one he entered in Thursday night's extra-inning loss to the Reds.
By the time the 12th inning arrived Thursday, the only remaining available relievers were Wickman and Oscar Villarreal, who would have pitched every inning that followed the 12th.
"We need guys who want to pitch," Jones said. "If you don't want to pitch you shouldn't be here."
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Now you know why the Tribe dumped him off. Sure salary and division contention played an issue last year but Wicky was as often a headache as he was help.
The mans got an arm, no question, but his work ethic has always been questionable at best. Hes also not a shut-down closer by any means; It seems like a man or two always would get on before he finally closed the door. He was bad for team chemistry, getting into it with Eric Wedge and some teammates a few times, including one fairly publicized incident. Not a bad pitcher, but if other options are available, it might be worth exploring them.
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All things considered, Burrell probably overreacted. The reporter wasn't his wife, so it's doubtful things would have gotten physical. |
Im probably going to hell, but i LOLd
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This is deserving of a Lifetime CORe Whore Achievment award. |
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