Thursday, May 15, 2008

Torri where you at?

I had a spirited debate during the (baseball) off season with some friends over the value of Torii Hunter in staying with the "small market" (read as "low budget") Twins despite entering his dotage a professional baseball player. I argued that his so called "club house presence" was vastly overstated, having attempted to punch our sole power pack in the face while calling the hometown heart throb a pussy.

The common rebuttal to any and all arguments concerning Torii revolve around his defense. While I remember his nose dive in the playoffs, some recall his outstanding web gems. None in my mind hold any water to this.

I mean, how awesome is that? I always thought Manny was pretty sweet after he admitted he didn't care if Boston won the ALCS, and it's always entertaining to watch him misjudge fly balls in the Dome, but giving a fan a high five before turning a double? What would Randy do?



Ah. That's better.

1 comment:

Clark W. Griswold said...

That's an awesome play by Manny. I thought he was a lousy fielder.

I do think Torii was overrated. He was HORRID with runners in scoring position. No way should he be making $18 million a year. I'm happy with Gomez in center.