Myztery Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Who saw C.J. Wilson hit Hafner in the hand with the bases loaded and likely break it? I'm pretty angry. He had an opportunity for Grand Slam #7, now he may not play again this year. I think that pitchers who can't control their pitches shouldn't be in the majors. Anyone agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCaray Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I don't agree. Major League players are on a level most of us will never know. The difficult situations they are placed in, and often excel in, sometimes looks much easier than it is, and we say, "I could do that". I doubt it was intention, especially with the bases loaded. Who is C.J. Wilson anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myztery Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 I'm not saying it was intentional. However after three pitches inside trying to jam him, it seemed like not one was close to the plate (although one was called a strike) C.J. Wislon, though, is a Rangers pitcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCaray Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I haven't seen the pitch yet, but it sounds like Wilson had a game plan to jam Hafner, lost command, and so on. But to your earlier question, I don't think that he should not be in the majors, or any pitcher for that matter for blowing it on one pitch. Except for Mitch Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myztery Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 I was just angry. I hope Hafner isn't out for the season - as that would be really terrible. We'll have to see how the x-rays turn out. It didn't look like good news when he took off the batting gloves (his hand was purple). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxDodger73 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Considering Hafner is such a threat with the bases loaded is why Wilson was trying to jam him. Tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgbaseball Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 If one of the bones in his hand is broken, there's no way he'll be back this year. If I were a pitcher, I'd jam him all day long. It's unfortunate that it happened, but it's definitely part of the game; not as much as it used to be, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean O Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 It's baseball, it's simple as that. When you have a dead pull hitter like Hafner, you need to either come in on him hard, or work him away with sliders. You can't blame a pitcher for trying to get the best hitter in the game out in the best way possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyMcM93 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 It happens. I don't think it was intentional, but it is unfortunate. I would hage liked to see him hit number 7, but he may not get the chance again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleMo Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 When you have a dead pull hitter like Hafner, you need to either come in on him hard, or work him away with sliders. You can't blame a pitcher for trying to get the best hitter in the game out in the best way possible. said so beautifully I coulda sworn I heard Joe Morgan's voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCaray Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 said so beautifully I coulda sworn I heard Joe Morgan's voice. now that's funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsoxkid Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 X-Ray was negative and he's day to day.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kccitystar Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 said so beautifully I coulda sworn I heard Joe Morgan's voice. Man someone needs to upload this smiley so I won't have to jack someone's site... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Who saw C.J. Wilson hit Hafner in the hand with the bases loaded and likely break it? I'm pretty angry. He had an opportunity for Grand Slam #7, now he may not play again this year. I think that pitchers who can't control their pitches shouldn't be in the majors. Anyone agree? Pitchers have their off-days, just like a bad day at the office. You can't blame them for using an affective strategy vs. Hafner. That's like saying IBB's are illegal. Its all part of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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