Outlaw wrote:Is the 19 yr old "kid", "boy", "young man" already this hated by all the so called "grown ups" playing the game. Despicable and I hope they hit him hard with a long suspension. Not only that, but how stupid to go after him, when he plays the game the right way and will be golden goose for all of them the next 5 years.
There is one word for him and the others that feel they should despise the kid= Jealously - in its purest form.
Sure hope he doesnt run across the kids father sometime
What a jerk Mr. Hamels!!
Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels admitted he hit Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper intentionally Sunday, May 6. "I was trying to hit him. I'm not going to deny it," Hamels said. "It's something I grew up watching. That's what happened. I'm just trying to continue the old baseball. Some people get away from it. I remember when I was a rookie, the strike zone was really, really small and you didn't say anything. That's the way baseball is. Sometimes the league is protecting certain players. It's that old-school prestigious way of baseball."
I have to agree with you, that was totally bush-league by Hamels. What exactly is he upset with Harper about? For working so hard that he made it to the majors at the age of 19? For bringing more attention and more money to the game? For leading the Nationals above his floundering Phillies' team?
Did NBA players cut LeBron James out at the knees when he went in for a layup during his first NBA games? Did NHL goons go after Sidney Crosby when he reached the top? Why is there already hatred for someone who really has worked to hone his skills to the point where he's been promoted to the big leagues?
If you've ever seen this kid play, you can tell he has a love for the game. He's baseball smart from playing so much. You saw his instincts last night when he stole home. He can hit any fastball. He has a canon for an arm. He plays the game right and just loves the competition. Will he bring attention to himself and his hairdo? Sure, but he's just 19. He's still more mature than most kids his age. We should appreciate someone this dedicated to the game, not try to bury them.
Hamels should be ashamed of himself. He plucked Harper for no reason and then gloated about it afterwards. Okay, the message has been sent. The Phillies officially know that the Nationals are the team to beat and they're going to play like the Broadstreet Bullies to beat them. Bring it on.
