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[madducks]

I swear, the problem with Tulo is not his body. It's his head. He doesn't get hurt because he's physically fragile. He gets hurt because he doesn't know when to give up on a play. Every major injury he's had has been triggered by or exacerbated by a reckless dive for a ball when he had no chance of making the play, or a crazy awkward throw when he had no chance of getting the runner, or stretching himself trying to take an extra base he had no chance to make it in the first place. Last night was a perfect example: He was thrown out at home plate by a mile - he had zero chance of making it safely. Yeah, it was a bad decision by the third base coach, but as a runner, once you realize that and you know you're cooked, ease up, man, just pull up and take the tag and live to fight another day. Not Tulo - he had to barrel in there with an awkward slide and try to make the impossible play yet again. It's frustrating to see such bad judgment over and over again.

The good news is: If he ever develops an instinct for self-preservation a la Barry Bonds, these injuries could stop immediately. The bad news is: It'll probably never happen. I love the guy, but he's dumber than a box of rocks. He's a full-tilt player, even in situations when taking his foot of the pedal would be the wiser choice, and that is his undoing. The worst thing a superstar player can do for his team is take himself out of the lineup for weeks or months at a time - I hope he figures that out someday.

I think there are a few players who fit this description. Brett Lawrie immediately comes to mind.

[joncarlos]

I think there are a few players who fit this description. Brett Lawrie immediately comes to mind.

He's the one that comes to mind for me. We call Lawrie "Aggro."

When he hits a HR, he Aggro'd the ball over the fence.
When he injures himself being too aggressive, he Aggro'd his hamstring.

[senorsheep]

The Rockies sign Roy Oswalt to a minor league deal...

Linky - http://www.purplerow.com/2013/5/3/42...riday-rockpile

[Moonlight J]

Tyler Colvin recalled per Troy Renck

[revo]

Eric Young Jr. DFA'd. That's kinda surprising, no?

[Moonlight J]

Eric Young Jr. DFA'd. That's kinda surprising, no?

sucks to be a guy out of options. I don't think he'll be out of work long but he may not be in the NL

[Roto Rooter]

Eric Young Jr. DFA'd. That's kinda surprising, no?

Mets just traded for him with Colin McHugh going the other way.

[onejayhawk]

I swear, the problem with Tulo is not his body. It's his head. He doesn't get hurt because he's physically fragile. He gets hurt because he doesn't know when to give up on a play. Every major injury he's had has been triggered by or exacerbated by a reckless dive for a ball when he had no chance of making the play, or a crazy awkward throw when he had no chance of getting the runner, or stretching himself trying to take an extra base he had no chance to make it in the first place. Last night was a perfect example: He was thrown out at home plate by a mile - he had zero chance of making it safely. Yeah, it was a bad decision by the third base coach, but as a runner, once you realize that and you know you're cooked, ease up, man, just pull up and take the tag and live to fight another day. Not Tulo - he had to barrel in there with an awkward slide and try to make the impossible play yet again. It's frustrating to see such bad judgment over and over again.

The good news is: If he ever develops an instinct for self-preservation a la Barry Bonds, these injuries could stop immediately. The bad news is: It'll probably never happen. I love the guy, but he's dumber than a box of rocks. He's a full-tilt player, even in situations when taking his foot of the pedal would be the wiser choice, and that is his undoing. The worst thing a superstar player can do for his team is take himself out of the lineup for weeks or months at a time - I hope he figures that out someday.

Where is Rutledge in this picture. i know his season has been a crater, but is he going to be a factor come spring?

J