Lawrie Blames Turf for Being on DL

[closetjaysfan]

as per espn: http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11966956/brett-lawrie-oakland-athletics-says-artificial-turf-blame-missed-toronto-blue-jays

 

Not sure what failing to get out of the way of an inside pitch has to do with artificial turf. Also, didn't the oblique strain happen at Yankee stadium?

[dineke]

http://backinblue.kc-media.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/lawrie-crash.gif

 

He didn't get hurt on this play because he landed on cement, not turf. I think he's on to something.

[canadiansportsjunkie]

I guess red bull doesn't give you wings

[vdartanian]

Can't blame his violent, multiple-component hacks on the RC turf

 

http://gifs.houseofthebluebird.com/wp-content/uploads/LawrieHRFrontSlow.gif

 

although any comments that help get the rug out of RC i'm in favor of.

[Deadpool]

Hit on the hand because of the turf...

[BTS]

2011 - broke his hand in the minors

2012 - oblique strain (30 games)

2013 - ribcage injury (13 games)

2013 - sprained ankle (41 games)

2014 - fractured finger (36 games)

2014 - oblique strain (48 games)

 

The turf wouldn't be an issue if idiots like Lawrie didn't insist on blaming it for completely unrelated injuries.

[BTS]

Hit on the hand because of the turf...

 

Turf also responsible for him missing 80 games with an abdomen strain, apparently.

[Chappy]

Lawrie is an idiot.

[CHRIS]

Grass would have also deadened the helmet he threw at that umpire, resulting in fewer games missed. No way the helmet takes that hop on grass.

[bowld]

glad he's gone. What a douche

[BTS]

It just dawned on me that this year's team is going to be the most likable group in awhile with both JPA and Lawrie gone.

[bowld]

^ just need to get rid of Dickey (and Thole)

[BTS]

Donaldson, Martin, and Edwin are so loveable.

 

Yup. Also Buehrle is the bestest.

[Deadpool]

Those feels: http://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=3B

 

1.3 more WAR outta 3B than the Red Sox who just spent something like a billion dollars to get a 3B...

[o2cui2i]

Lawrie is an idiot.

 

what was your first clue?

[o2cui2i]

It just dawned on me that this year's team is going to be the most likable group in awhile with both JPA and Lawrie gone.

 

A lot of quiet guys. should be a lot less whining at home plate. just bautista left

[jaysfan2014]

Well, when he continues to struggle in Oakland and likely makes another annual trip to the DL, and frequently whines, Oakland fans will drive him out quickly.

[Frenchsoup]

what was your first clue?

 

Mine was when he was yelling at Lind to tag from 3rd, showed his true colors there. Absolutely no game awareness plus Lind was apparently one of his better friends....

[BTS]

Mine was when he was yelling at Lind to tag from 3rd, showed his true colors there. Absolutely no game awareness plus Lind was apparently one of his better friends....

 

Yeah, that was embarrassing.

[baubau]

A lot of quiet guys. should be a lot less whining at home plate. just bautista left

 

To his credit, Bautista did keep his mouth shut throughout this year. Only one incident occurred. I didn't think he should have been thrown out from the news reports, but he should have kept his mouth shut in that situation anyways.

[o2cui2i]

Mine was when he was yelling at Lind to tag from 3rd, showed his true colors there. Absolutely no game awareness plus Lind was apparently one of his better friends....

 

"better friends" I'm pretty sure most guys just tried to stay out of his red bull way.

[Dirty SlobberKnocker]

Donaldson, Martin, and Edwin are so loveable.

 

Martin is still a douche for not playing for team Canada because he wanted to play SS instead of catcher.

[o2cui2i]

Martin is still a douche for not playing for team Canada because he wanted to play SS instead of catcher.

 

Martin had gone through a really hard season with lots of injuries. I dont blame him.

[Stangstag]

The real reason was he thought it would be difficult to learn 2 pitching staffs in one spring training. No doubt he will compete for us next time.

 

Even if he doesn't, who gives a f***. Canada doesn't really care about baseball anyways.

[bendera3]

Donaldson, Martin, and Edwin are so loveable.

 

I want every one of them to get parrots for their arms!

[JaysFan4Ever]

Mine was when he was yelling at Lind to tag from 3rd, showed his true colors there. Absolutely no game awareness plus Lind was apparently one of his better friends....

 

That was a time where I wish Gibby "Hillbranded" him.

 

The guy acted like he was on something at times. I don't mind high energy people or those who give it there all but he seemed like he went out of his way to find ways to get hurt. s*** happens and minor injuries can re-aggravate but damn blaming the turf? I'm not saying the turf probably doesn't contribute to some degree or cause some injuries (wear and tear, or what happened to Johnny Mac when his ankle was caught in the seem between the dirt and turf) but bouncing around like you're in bubble wrap and diving into the stands, sometimes playing "too hard" would all be better than the turf considering he also manned a portion where there was more dirt than most other places.

 

We'll see how he does in Oakland. He'll likely wind up on the DL there too if he doesn't calm down and be on his way out if he keeps being a douche since he's not the "country's golden boy player" or some such nonsense that seemed to give him more of a leash than other younger player who pulled half the crap he did.

[JaysAllMighty]

AA is flushing out the douche bags from the team and I'm loving it.

[TheHurl]

I wonder how many stories about Brett will come out now that he's gone. I'll start with one...Hit a pillar (not the player) in the RC parking lot doing donuts in his car. While on the DL for his Oblique too.

[glory]

Lawrie, Rasmus, and JPA (last season) off this team is a long time coming.

[Stangstag]

I wonder how many stories about Brett will come out now that he's gone. I'll start with one...Hit a pillar (not the player) in the RC parking lot doing donuts in his car. While on the DL for his Oblique too.

 

Haha, where did you hear about this?