March 23, 2004
Gabe Grab
Gabe Kapler just made a great play at third base. He's filling in for the injured Bill Mueller, but on that play you'd think he was the regular third baseman. He charged a slow roller, fielded the ball with his glove hand waist high and made a perfect throw to first to catch the runner by a step. Got a great cheer from the crowd, too.
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How long has Jonny Damon been a memeber of the Allman Brothers?
As a former 3B, it is impossible to explain how difficult that play was. I think it's more impressive than an all-out diving play. On that, you just react; you catch it or you don't. On the high chopper, you have to get your footwork, field a medium hop, and try to make a strong, accurate throw while running in a different direction. That was incredibly difficult for any 3B, much less an OF trying to help the team by playing 3B.
