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Originally posted by salsa2
You sound bitter. Just how did the Yanks disgrace baseball this time?
BTW - Pedro didn’t just hit him in the back , it was the back of the head. and he didnt side step Zimmer and push him to the ground. He grabbed him by the head and shoved him down. How Pedro didnt get tossed for his antics tonight, I'll never know. Telling guys he is going to hit them in the head is crazy.
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I agree that when you throw for the head, it is classless, that is why Clemens will not be missed when he retires. Yes, I know Clemens did not throw at Manny’s head, but he has made his living by brushing guys off the plate w/ chin/nose music. That is not the point that I am trying to make though. No matter how poorly Pedro behaved, and I am not justifying his behavior, he has every right to protect himself when someone is attacking him. In the heat of battle, or when someone is charging you, even though I have never had a 70 something man charge after me, you have to defend yourself. It is not as if Pedro threw him down and started kicking him, he just defused the situation by pushing his attacker down. If any fault should be given, it has to be pinned on Zimmer. Maybe his handlers should have his testosterone shots scaled down, he also needs to be reminded that he is a senior citizen, and should act with some integrity.