August 2, 201214 yr More info: The same runner, Goldschmitt, slid into the back of the 2nd baseman's leg earlier in this series on a play where it was obvious there would not be a turn. LAD dotted him later. He says he was trying to break up a DP. However, it's clear that Hairston is not going to turn a DP. He's stretching as if he's a first baseman. These two teams already had a history. Clearly hitting him isn't helping. Send your baddest pitcher out, hit him, then throw down.
August 2, 201214 yr Clearly hitting him isn't helping. Send your baddest pitcher out, hit him, then throw down. Perhaps Mattingly is intimidated by Gibson.
August 2, 201214 yr Clearly hitting him isn't helping. Send your baddest pitcher out, hit him, then throw down. I think you buzz the tower. He ain't gettin' it. If he makes his way to the mound, I make sure my catcher gives him a haymaker to the back of the head on his way.
August 2, 201214 yr Goldschmidt plays 1B right? Perhaps the best way to handle this is a hard feet first slide back toward 1B on a pick off play.
August 2, 201214 yr Author Clearly hitting him isn't helping. Send your baddest pitcher out, hit him, then throw down. That reminds me of one of my fave brawls. Reds Bill Gullickson was on the mound and having a bad day and nailed Andres Thomas. You know how most pitchers wait until the batter charges. Gullickson charged that day. The Telegraph - Google News Archive Search
August 2, 201214 yr Goldschmidt plays 1B right? Perhaps the best way to handle this is a hard feet first slide back toward 1B on a pick off play. Great idea. I like that.
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