One thing you have to consider is that the team owners/management doesn't want a team full of hurt players. A player has to take care of himself while maintaining the balance of playing his hardest. If a center fielder dives after every ball or slams into every wall, it won't be long until he won't be able to do anything, which in result, leaves the owners with worthless money and the fans without a player that can help the team. There is a balance and sure many players may be way under that balance, but I think there's quite a few that are right on target.
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