tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11930409.post115659729800488184..comments2023-12-18T22:41:47.972-05:00Comments on Red Sox Reality Check: Make the 'Bad Manny' StopRon Sen, MD, FCCPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02421945373895318335noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11930409.post-1156780102302898532006-08-28T11:48:00.000-04:002006-08-28T11:48:00.000-04:00All of what you wrote is true, but does not acount...All of what you wrote is true, but does not acount for the effect of his actions on his teammates.<BR/><BR/>The failure to slide at third would seem to be at least partly Hale's fault; it doesn't appear he gave Manny the slide sign. <BR/><BR/>Still, when the other players are playing hard, playing injured and going all out, to have Manny repeatedly get away with half efforts eats away at the willingness of the others to continue playing the game the right way. <BR/><BR/>Like it or not, those who get the highest salary and are the biggests stars have the greatest responsibility. Nomar couldn't handle it and it seems Manny can't either. Someone on that team needs to get into Manny's face. If he can't or won't play hard, I'd rather see the team play without him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com