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Hurt it again sliding into a base. http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/258781281.html
related: http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/10...-player-health
related: http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/10...-player-health
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Minnesota needs to put an electric dog collar on him and shock him every time he slides in head first.I'm just here for the baseball.
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The head first slide is such a difficult pill to swallow for any organization, because you have to like a player's toughness and grit to be able to make that call and slide head first (which generally gives you a more deft means by which to attempt to avoid a tag, thus a better percentage at being safe). But it's a double-edged sword because the play also opens the player up to more risk. I think for a player with Buxton's skillset, you'd have to believe the organization would sit him down sooner than later and have a chat with him about his longterm viability for the team as well as the bottom line for him, too (i.e. money). It's tough to get paid as much if you get labeled an injury risk. And it's also tougher to make it to the majors as quickly if you're not on the field.Comment
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