MLB Postseason Thread

FRITOLAYGUY said:

One play in particular sticks in my mind that he made that makes him a great player, it was july 4th weekend a few yrs ago the yanks and sox were in extra innings, he made that catch diving in the stands where he got all cut up and what not, ya a-hole was just standing there he sure as hell wasnt diving in the stands risking getting his purple lips dirty. Thats what makes him great, he goes the extra mile.

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ComeBackMudPuddles said:

I was at that game! A nice play.

And don't forget nailing Giambi at the plate during the '01 ALDS to help save the season.

He's a class act with several truly memorable and spectacular moments. A virtual lock for 3,000 hits.

Does he rank with Pujols, Bonds, A-Rod, Manny, etc.? No. Is he a defensive wiz? No. But, who cares? He doesn't have to be either in order to be considered great.

My only real beef with him is that he never tried to diffuse the A-Rod drama in NY even though he's the team captain.

Now, if only he can work next season on eliminating his new-found love of hitting into the DP....

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