Monday, May 01, 2006
Mariners Respond to Skipper Mike Hargrove's Tirade
Manager Mike Hargrove launched a scorching tirade during a closed meeting with his players after Friday's 5-2 loss to Baltimore. Hargrove was as angry as anyone has ever seen him. Players were mum on whether Hargrove threatened anyone's jobs or spots in the lineup, but they seemed to respond Saturday and Sunday, winning 8-6 and 4-3 respectively. It remains to be seen whether the players can maintain the weekend performance level, or whether Hargrove's other foot will fall.
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Doctor X -- the 'Baseball Medic' -- is an anonymous U.S. government trauma specialist with a Duke University sports medicine background and more than 20 years experience in emergency medicine. From time to time he considers MLB rumors, events and news reports as they pertain to baseball players' injuries, illnesses and various other disabilities, both on the field and off.
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