Like I said in a previous post, I love the game of baseball. Its a beautiful thing, it really is. But when I see something outrageous like Roy Halladay leaving a start because he was hot... well that just makes me scratch my head. Man, you must be the worlds biggest pussy because in the almost 20 years of watching the sport I don't think I have ever seen that happen. He literally LEFT A GAME BECAUSE HE WAS HOT!!!!!!!!!! If you are a baseball purest, then honestly this should offend you. I don't give a shit if you are dehydrated dude, its your own damn fault for NOT BEING HYDRATED. I mean what did you do before the game? Not check the weather and see it's gonna be a hot one then promptly go into the sauna, while all along not drinking any water. That is the pre-game ritual of Roy Halladay apparently. But no, I honestly have another theory for you to examine...
I mean seriously dude... Why don't you go throw in your diaphragm and take a Midol, because that's the least manliest thing I have ever seen on a baseball diamond. I have something that could help you out though...
Roy, this is a book about a girl and her first period. I'm hoping this helps you out like Judy Blume helped so many people before you. Good luck with these new feelings little buddy.
First of all, the dude was like a million pounds. Secondly, this is a joke. I didnt know everything needed to be taken so literally. I though of all people YOU would know that. Even if this was a hit on your Phillies.
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ReplyDeleteFirst of all, your jokes aren't funny. No fan of any team in America likes it when some troll behind a keyboard calls arguably their best player a pussy.
Second of all, how can you be college educated and not know the difference between it's and its? One is the contraction for "it is", and the other is not. You should devote your time for suing the Southmoreland School District and California University of Pennsylvania over how one of their graduates doesn't know that yet.
Third of all, dehydration is a minor issue compared to the hypocrisy that has been on the Steelers lately. Roethlisburger is accused of sexual assault multiple times, the Rooneys (who preach high moral standards) release Holmes for smoking a little pot, but allow a potential rapist to stay on the team because a WR is more disposable than a QB. By the way, is Crosby a pussy because he missed over half the hockey season with a concussion?
Didn't think so. Your blog is bullshit, this post wasn't funny, and it was cool when your girlfriend's jugs were on the dining room table and you were playing "Bomberman."
First of all, thanks for reading my blog. Secondly, judging by your lame name, you are most likely from Philadelphia. God forbid anyone from ever poking fun at a player from their sacred town. That's literally on the ten commandments. Thou shall not make fun of a player from Philadelphia. That's what it says. I should have known better. Thanks for being my editor by the way. How silly of me of not using an apostrophe. I'll go fix that right away honey. Lastly and most importantly, how did you know I was playing Bomberman?
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ReplyDeleteEven though I try to stay neutral in Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia sporting matters, Halladay's leaving the game was absolutely ridiculous and makes him lose much of his credibility and my respect.
ReplyDeleteSo it may offend those of you who love baseball more than any other sport, but the fact of the matter is, baseball is the least athletic out of the four major sports and one of the least athletic of ALL sports, and the main reason why you'd be hot is because of the weather, not because of physical activity -- no different from all the tens of thousands of fans in the stands.
Especially if you're a pitcher, all you do in a game is stand out on a mound and throw a ball all day. This isn't NFL training camp. You don't even need to be in shape. You're not running. You can be a fatass and 50 years old and still be a good pitcher. The only reason why you'd be dehydrated or hot is the same reason why I would be, sitting in the stands and watching the game on a hot summer day. For a baseball player -- much less a pitcher -- to leave a game because it's "too hot" is absolutely ridiculous, spoiled brat-like, and appalling.
Brad, I'll have to disagree with you big time on this one, and I think that any comparison between pitching in hot weather and intense training in the NFL in hot weather is no comparison at all.
- Phil
Phil granted you are right about baseball being the least athletic sport and there is no reason for Roy Halladay to not be prepared before a baseball game. But I would argue that behind the catcher the pitcher does the most during a baseball game. First of all he is in constant motion during the time he is pitching. The fielders are just standing around waiting for the ball to be hit to them. When a ball is hit to the first baseman the pitcher has to be able to cover first before the runner gets there and this can be anyone from Jose Reyes to Carl Crawford in terms of speed. You probably know this but when a ball is put into a play a few things happen for a pitcher. One the pitcher has to be aware of where the ball is hit and then becomes the backup for the third baseman or catcher before the ball gets there. The pitcher is always in motion during the game. But my argument is there is no reason for him not to be removed. Webmd states that water depletion heat exhaustion leads to "weakness, headache, and even loss of consciousness". "Without proper intervention, heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke, which can damage the brain and other vital organs, and even cause death" (Webmd). Now Phil would you leave anyone out in a game as a manager or personally if they were going through something like this. If I would have been under heat exhaustion I would have left the game too. I don't think anyone should risk their life due to a game. And I think most people would agree with me on that statement. Now if this happens again my thoughts on Halladay will change but I think he learned his lesson.
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