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Auggie

(31,816 posts)
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 02:09 PM Sep 21

If I was Dave Roberts I would curtail Ohtani's base stealing

A lot of injuries can happen on the base pads: strained hamstrings, sprained wrists, broken hand and fingers ... any of which would out Ohtani on the I.L. for part or most of the playoffs.

Unless it's a clear case the division championship is in question, or home field advantage, I'd have a talk with Shohei and ask just what's left to prove -- and how important that is -- having already achieved 50/50.

As a Guardians' fan, I ask the same of Jose Ramirez. Awesome, productive base stealer. Just be really smart about it. You're valuable at third base -- but irreplaceable in the line-up.

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brush

(57,711 posts)
2. Hahahahaha. I'd say Ohtani is doing all right without your advice.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 02:40 PM
Sep 21

The man just had the greatest single game performance in the history of baseball...nearly 200 years.

brush

(57,711 posts)
4. Like I said, hahahahhahahahaha.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 03:11 PM
Sep 21

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Like the Dodgers aren't going flame out like they do every time.

Ohtani better enjoy the good times while they last.

brush

(57,711 posts)
6. No. Ohtani should enjoy the good times while he can 'cause the Dodgers...
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 03:59 PM
Sep 21

are going to flame out like they do every time. Kershaw...did I spell his name right?

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