Hurdle allowed this stuff for years, I would not be surprised if Polanco stood with Marte.
Exactly! I'm glad he disciplined Marte. Finally! But this is the culture Hurdle has allowed for years. Sadly, it always surprises me when I see a Pirates run full speed out of the batter's box. It just doesn't often happen.
Guys like Frazier and Freese. JHay. They always bust.
I’ll always think Marte was a bad influence on Polanco. I thought after the PEDS last year Marte was trying harder. Then the game on Sunday....
I haven’t watched the replay, but it sure looked like Polanco came out of the box in a slow jog.
That's nothing new.
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I never really saw Polanco's issues as lack of effort as much as lack of awareness--"brain farts" if you will.