Doc_Holliday23
Senior Member
just a rhetorical question, and I'm not taking away from Ripken. I'm a big fan. But here's the question: Do you ever think there was a day during those 2632 games that Ripken felt that whomever his replacement was was a better option than him that day because of some ailment? If he played anyways, then he did it for himself, and not for the betterment of the team.
Because, while I am frustrated to no end about Chipper's injuries I actually think its a very unselfish play to say "you know what, I'm only able to play at 50% today and the guy behind me is the better option." And right now, a 100% Omar Infante is a better option than a 50-75% Chipper.
I'm frustrated with Chipper not because he won't play through pain. I think he plays through pain all of the time. I'm frustrated because I don't think he takes his conditioning seriously enough anymore.
Just my opinion.
Because, while I am frustrated to no end about Chipper's injuries I actually think its a very unselfish play to say "you know what, I'm only able to play at 50% today and the guy behind me is the better option." And right now, a 100% Omar Infante is a better option than a 50-75% Chipper.
I'm frustrated with Chipper not because he won't play through pain. I think he plays through pain all of the time. I'm frustrated because I don't think he takes his conditioning seriously enough anymore.
Just my opinion.