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    This is Minneapolis...it would probably put more people in the seats.
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    Its cute that you think these guys who spend their entire working lives managing an organization have a "lack of awareness".
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    when the writing is this self indulgent, the game details matter very little.
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    Lets say they called up Jenkins. What do you do with him when Buxton comes back? Buck isn't moving to a corner outfield spot to make room for Jenkins. How many innings has Jenkins played in right or left? 0? Are you going to stick him in there and let him learn on the fly? I'd like to see him come up but at the same time, it certainly wouldn't be optimal for the player.
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    Couldn't care less about a 27 year old thriving in AAA. If he was going to make it, he already would have.
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    Fun Fact He's' related to Alanis
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    Its really nice when the writing in these reviews isn't so self indulgent.
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    While this is true now, I did compete professionally in another sport, so I do have some personal experience with mental fortitude in athletics. While I never made it to the pinnacle, I can say that in order to be successful, whether its sport or business, mental strength is absolutely necessary and its fair game to call it out for what it is...physical or mental.
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    It seems some of you have misconstrued the message. I certainly wasn't condoning what was said. However, if we're talking about Baseball at the highest level of the profession, its open season to discuss a players ability to handle the mental aspect of the game. It's just as important, if not more, than the physical side of the game. Many players cannot and have not handled playing in major markets like NYC. Why is that? Pressure, scrutiny, fans....all of these factors can weigh on a player who is not mentally up for it. Its absolutely fair game to discuss this. I bet if I dug through post history, many of the same users who flamed me for my comments have probably made some fairly savage comments about a players physical ability. I stand by the statement that he's mentally soft...and that is no different than saying a player is terrible because he can't hit a curveball. Both have the same outcome. If you can't handle the game physically or mentally, then you end of up doing something else. The world is littered with ex athletes that couldn't handle the pressure in one way or another.
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    The whole point is that if your playing in the Major Leagues of any sport, you're going to hear some unsavory things. If you can't block that out, then mentally, your weak. Some might say soft. That doesn't excuse the behavior of the fan, but it does say a lot about the player. Think of what Jackie Robinson had to endure. That's real toughness. Imagine folding at what some loser in the stands says to you.
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    Let me be clear. Duran is SOFT. If you've made it to the pinnacle of your profession, one that pays you millions of dollars to play a game and you can't handle something some lowlife in the stands says, then your probably not going to make it. Mental toughness is something that this younger generation lacks and this is a perfect example. Coddled babies. Again, I wouldn't say it (unless maybe its game 7 of the world series and i'm 6 tallboys deep) but if mean words make you fall apart, then you cooked.
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    Its not right...I wouldn't say it. BUT... god these guys are soft. Oh...a fan said something nasty to you? If that's the worst thing you have to deal with as a professional athlete, then your probably doing fine. Heckling is part of the game and it always has been. Do people cross the line sometimes? Of course. Does he need thicker skin? YES. they used to throw hot pennies at outfielders in new york.
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    as someone mentioned...anybody in the top 12 of the starting pitching depth chart are probably going to get plenty of innings.
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    did he not sign your baseball card?
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    I don't see what the fuss is about. This is clearly an upgrade. Great hire.
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    Its really easy at this point to play the "woe is us card" but...do they REALLY need scouts to go watch other MLB teams in person? The article on the athletic says that most teams are doing away with this and just using video. With all the data that is out there for these guys, it really does seem pointless to send somebody in person to scout games.
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    #FreeWalkerJenkins
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    #FreeWalkerJenkins
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    #FreeWalkerJenkins
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    #FreeWalkerJenkins
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    #FreeWalkerJenkins
  23. Obsvr
    Jenkins really has nothing left to prove.
  24. Obsvr
    Remember Dobnak?
  25. Obsvr
    Players are human but at the same time, there is nobody at triple A who can say they belong on the big club because of their results. All of them are there for a reason...nobody down there is forcing the front offices hand.
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