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You guys are completely missing the point.
I never said I don't treat RATS with respect. I do, and I hold no grudges that would interfere with my work. I also never said RATS shouldn't be expected to cheat. In fact, I said it's part of the game.
A RAT is not necessarily a bad person, and I made no comment about lessons being taught to children. But, without a doubt, players and coaches are RATS. The first base coach will give the safe sign when he knows the ball beat his runner by a hair. The catcher will yank a pitch he knows is a ball into the strike zone. The batter will writhe in pain after the ball hits the bat handle. A fielder will raise his glove triumphantly when he's just missed a tag. They are all being dishonest and attempting to get me to make a mistake that will benefit their team. That's a freakin' RAT. It's the perfect word.
We got RATS in the dugout
Bedbugs on deck
What a mess - this game's in tatters
I've been shattered
Shee-doo-bee
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