Fredi not impressed with Rabelo's spike

Ramp · April 30th, 2008, 01:38 PM

But strong relays by Jeremy Hermida and Uggla got the ball to Mike Rabelo as DeWitt plowed into the catcher. After holding on for the out, Rabelo spiked the ball in front of home plate.

The fire Rabelo showed impressed the team, but it resulted in a mild lecture from Gonzalez.

"I like guys showing emotions, and things like that, but that's not the way we want to be portrayed as an organization or as a team," Gonzalez said, referring to seemingly showing up the opposition. "I spoke to him afterwards. He will be fine. But it was good to show a little emotion."

Afterwards, Rabelo made it clear that he didn't mean to have his emotions come across as rubbing it in on the Dodgers.

"In no way was I intending to disrespect the other team," Rabelo said. "I was just excited. They made a great relay. I was excited."

The message Gonzalez told his catcher: "Great play, but save the end zone dances for someplace else."

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EndLine · April 30th, 2008, 01:39 PM

So uptight. Baseball could use a little end zone emotion.

PitchingWinsGames · April 30th, 2008, 01:55 PM

I'd love to see a guy pull a cellphone out from underneath second base and he trots around after hitting a home run...

In all seriousness though, I know I would have done the same thing if I were Rabelo, great play

Festa · April 30th, 2008, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by EndLine

So uptight. Baseball could use a little end zone emotion.

Baseball players have more class than that.

EndLine · April 30th, 2008, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by Festa

Baseball players have more class than that.

I agree 100% but not my point.

Teal337 · April 30th, 2008, 11:38 PM

I prefer my catcher to spike the ball

Fritz · May 1st, 2008, 12:27 AM

Originally Posted by Festa

Baseball players have more class than that.

Come. The. Fuck. On.

Ty Cobb. Roger Clemens banging a 15 year old when he's 28. Barry Bonds. Chin music. Baseball has as many, if not more, macho man bravado-infused assholes as football. Just because they don't dance in the endzone or hold out doesn't make them saints.

bobbob1313 · May 1st, 2008, 02:52 AM

Originally Posted by Festa

Baseball players have more class than that.

Is this post supposed to be serious?

Count Bass D · May 1st, 2008, 03:05 AM

Class does not exist. People need to stfu about that.

CrimsonCane · May 1st, 2008, 03:22 AM

Originally Posted by Festa

Baseball players have more class than that.

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Exhibit C

Exhibit D

Festa · May 1st, 2008, 07:08 AM

Those are extreme incidences.

For the most part, baseball has more unwritten rules about player etiquette on the field than the other sports.

The showboating and 'look at me!' acts have been suppressed for the large part the last 60-70 years. I'm not saying they are saints. I'm just saying baseball players conduct themselves better on the field.

And yeah I'm totally serious.

If the antics that went on in the NFL, and to a lesser extent the NBA, came over to MLB I'd be seriously turned off as a fan. But hey I'm a traditionalist.

Fritz · May 1st, 2008, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by Festa

Those are extreme incidences.

For the most part, baseball has more unwritten rules about player etiquette on the field than the other sports.

The showboating and 'look at me!' acts have been suppressed for the large part the last 60-70 years. I'm not saying they are saints. I'm just saying baseball players conduct themselves better on the field.

And yeah I'm totally serious.

If the antics that went on in the NFL, and to a lesser extent the NBA, came over to MLB I'd be seriously turned off as a fan. But hey I'm a traditionalist.

Except you hear about a grand total of like three players that are assholes and have obnoxious end zone celebrations. Most of the sport is just guys doing what they have to do to win.

Hugg · May 1st, 2008, 03:13 PM

End zone celebrations = staring at home runs

Just as common

CrimsonCane · May 1st, 2008, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Hugg

End zone celebrations = staring at home runs

Just as common. Thrice as awesome.

Fixed your post.

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