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Originally Posted by jd1020
I just don't understand why it's important to make sure you attempt to stay on the base. The runner is out. Who gives a **** if he remains on the bag at that point? The problem with the Utley "slide" was that he was beyond the bag and made contact with the defender before even hitting the dirt.
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I don't think it's the slide, per say. It's more about highlighting the fact that he took the inside tract to be in position to interfere with the play.
Busch League move by Bautista. Big surprise.