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As I certainly would in his shoes.
It would be very, VERY odd for me (in McClendon's place) to cultivate John Buck's role on the team, and then lop his head off over a couple of blocked pitches. They knew John Buck was a 300-lb. 30-something catcher.
But you are probably right Moe. It bears discussion, and I'd like to hear what the reality is here.