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Old Sat Apr 23, 2011, 03:44pm
MikeStrybel MikeStrybel is offline
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Originally Posted by dash_riprock View Post
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
I bet you have never missed a pitch, blown a call or done anything to make experienced eyes roll. That is the epitome of arrogance. You expect others to be better than you are. Nice.