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No you have no idea what you are talking about. I asked about the 34 occasions.

Oh, so now Tony was right, but he should not have answered questions about it in the media? LOL. What a joke. This is the biggest fan-generated issue in the history of baseball. Trumped up BS.

Yes.

Was there a position player pitching on those 34 occasions? Yes or No ?

That is precisely why LaRussa said the situation was handled appropriately....BUT, some Sox and Twins fans and some sports media DISAGREED and have refused to let it go. Let's see what happens next time Yermin bats against the Twins.

How foolish. Meanwhile, how many posters questioned LaRussa's decision to put Lamb in the line-up before the very pivotal 2-1 win? Does anyone want to take their comments back after Lamb proved to be key in that win ? During the game, Benetti (and in-game posters here) questioned LaRussa'sdecision to bunt a runner to third. He scored yet no credit given by Benetti and not many here.. So Tony basically guided the team to what some believe was a pivotal victory and series win with good decisions before and during the game. Want to give him an ounce of credit? Nope none.Still bitching about what you think is sportsmanship vs what Tony and others have for decades in virtuall every college and pro sport. As far as Yermin's home run in the 16--4 rout, the only thing that did was to anger the Twins. It means nothing yet it gets hundreds of posts attacking LaRussa over and again. Meanwhile, as people continue to rant on about it, the Twins may very well retaliate, Yermin could get his hand broken, other players could get injured or get suspended in a brawl. Great idea man, just great. In yo face, right? LaRussa and Baldelli want to keep their players on the field and avoid fights, injury and suspensions. They both acted responsibly trying to achieve those ends. I read the profanity laced tirade by CC Sabathia against LaRussa. He reveals more about himself and his hatred for LaRussa than any substantive criticism about LaRussa's managing. It should be a long season for LaRussa haters who continue to question every decision to change a pitcher, bunt, pinch hit, every line-up card, every on or off field comment by LaRussa. I choose to enjoy the season and to not wallow in that kind of misery. Carry on my wayward sons.

You lose, he wins.

You guys lost the argument. Judgment for LaRussa.

Abreu.

They didn't throw at him but now they probably will. Good job!

How about controlling the ageism and LaRussa hatred for a few games? Just a suggestion.

CC Sabathia ? LMFAO.

I would not be surprised to see Yermin get thrown at again and a bench-clearing fight that might get players injured or suspended. That could have been avoided with some common sense.

LaRussa isn't going anywhere. Deal with it.

Yea, like sportsmanship and personal responsibility.

Yes LsRussa standing on the principle of sportsmanship is a reason to "hate" him.

LaRussa is doing a great job and isn't going anywhere.

Projection? Tantrums? LOL. Read some of the hundreds of posts on this tread.

LOL. How fuking ridiculous some of these arguments have gotten. Sure pinch hit four times and send in starters and relievers to pitch in a blow out. OK.. The arguments that LaRussa is out of touch with the younger generation is part of the pussification of America. Take responsibility instead of waiting for a parent, employer or manager to clean up your sh1t. Yermin could have taken a couple of pitches at 3-0. Instead he loaded up to hit a tape measure home run. None of the Sox , the Manager, the hitting coach or any player asked Yermin to do that. He decided to spike the ball in the end zone. Mercedes put a target on his own head and ultimately that might involve a scrum between the two teams next time they play.

How juvenile .... and foolish.

It is done all the time in other professional sports and you know it. In the NFL, quarterbacks take a knee , several times if necessary to run out the clock instead of running up the score. In the NBA BOTH teams put in scrubs to finish out the game, and then dribble out the last seconds instead of sending LeBron out to dunk one in yo face. Yermin did what he did and should have taken matters into his own hands when they threw at him. He decided to swing for the fences on a 3-0 pitch from a position player while up 11 runs in the 9th. Ridiculous. Some youngsters like to create problems and have daddy clean it up later. Maybe Yermin should charge the mound next time. Don't wait for Tony to explain what you did and why after the game and then characterize Baldelli's response. Tony has been doing one helluva job with this team. If we win the Division with an outfield filled in with Minor league talent (and Rookie Vaughn hitting .225 with 2 HR) , he will be up for Manager of the Year.

No you are 100% right. I love Yermin, but the situation was exactly how you describe it, and it ain't over yet.

Sportsmanship is not asinine. This isn't going to get resolved on the internet by Sox fans who criticize LaRussa for principles like sportsmanship, not running up the score for no reason. This is between the Twins and Mercedes and that will ultimately be how this gets resolved. Next time Mercedes night get a brush back pitch behind his heels. At least Robin Ventura had the balls to charge Nolan Ryan. Unfortunately he got the worst of it. Not sure who was managing the Sox that day..

Yermin suspected he would be thrown at. That was anticipated by the sports media in both towns. He sheepishly stood there and walked to first. Dude should have charged the mound and settled this thing himself since he created the situation. Settle it on the field instead of blaming LaRussa like a pussy. I sense this thing isn't over until the teams have one of those rhubarbs. Hopefully no one will get hurt but if they are, maybe that 16th run will end up looking a lot less important.

If the Bears move to Arlington, there will be some Southsiders who may very well want to see a return of Chicago's Southside NFL franchise f/k/a, the Chicago Cardinals. The Reinsdorfs could pull that off.