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Old Tue Aug 18, 2009, 03:01pm
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Mr Jenkins, it was Dave Heavrelo (ex A's and M's relief pitcher) that turned that phrase.

I always wore a cup on the bases.
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Old Tue Aug 18, 2009, 03:20pm
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I don't, although I guess when I get to the level where such things matter, I'll do as the higher up say and throw one in with a face like the guy from the Enzyte commercials, smilin' Bob.

For some reason, when behind the plate, it doesn't bother me as much because I already have all the other stuff on. On the bases I don't wear long McDavid's, so I enjoy feeling the breeze to the fullest extent.

If you must know...
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Old Tue Aug 18, 2009, 03:30pm
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Maybe you could light some candles... a little soft music...
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Old Tue Aug 18, 2009, 05:45pm
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I don't, although I guess when I get to the level where such things matter, I'll do as the higher up say and throw one in with a face like the guy from the Enzyte commercials, smilin' Bob.
Throw one in? THROW ONE IN? THROW ONE IN?????

WTF are you talking about?
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Old Tue Aug 18, 2009, 07:38pm
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Throw one in? THROW ONE IN? THROW ONE IN?????

WTF are you talking about?
Placing a protective unit, also known as a cup, in the sleeve of a compression short or jock strap in a place in which its purpose would be to minimize any harm done, in my case, to anatomical parts that are unique to males. I'm not talking about the missing rib.

Was this slightly less vague?
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Old Tue Aug 18, 2009, 08:02pm
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Placing a protective unit, also known as a cup, in the sleeve of a compression short or jock strap in a place in which its purpose would be to minimize any harm done, in my case, to anatomical parts that are unique to males. I'm not talking about the missing rib.

Was this slightly less vague?
Yes.

Perhaps it's a generational thing. I've always put a cup on. I've never "thrown one in"...at least not a cup.
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Old Tue Aug 18, 2009, 08:13pm
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I wear a cup any time I'm on the baseball field
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No cup on bases. I was middle infielder when I played and I can move away from them now almost as easily as I could move in front of them then. Never been hit (knock, knock, knock). When I get hit on bases I will hang it up.
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Old Fri Aug 21, 2009, 10:30pm
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No cup on bases. I was middle infielder when I played and I can move away from them now almost as easily as I could move in front of them then. Never been hit (knock, knock, knock). When I get hit on bases I will hang it up.
Do you think that only the slow and feeble get hit? Weird things happen.
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Old Sat Aug 22, 2009, 01:35am
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I thought of another: I didn't see it happen, but I got the story from many brothers, and the guy himself: The single most athletic and youthful and skillful umpire in our local JUCO and H.S. associations got drilled in the thigh by a ball that glanced off the pitcher's foot. He had a bruise the size of a football. A few inches up and he loses or bruises a jewel. He's an ex-D-I and professional player and was extremely proud of his mobility and skills---until he got drilled by a ricochet. He also never wore a cup on the bases---until he got drilled by a ricochet.

I just can't imagine a single benefit to going without one on the bases. A barely discernible degree of added comfort is worth risking one of the most painful injuries one can suffer on a diamond?? ... I simply don't relate to that level of totally needless risk-taking.
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Old Tue Aug 25, 2009, 04:08pm
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I have not worn a cup on the base and will not... how in the hell so some of you guys get hit with a ball... so you know you can move out of the way?...
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I don't, although I guess when I get to the level where such things matter
At what level does wanting to protect your "boys" at all costs come into play?

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On the bases I don't wear long McDavid's, so I enjoy feeling the breeze to the fullest extent.

If you must know...
And that's juuuuuuuust a bit too much information!
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At what level does wanting to protect your "boys" at all costs come into play?
Not sure, I'll let you know if I get to it!
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At what level does wanting to protect your "boys" at all costs come into play?
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