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“Sometimes you have to be smart to block the plate and sometimes you have to make adjustment how to get outs.”
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“Sometimes you have to be careful during plays like that,Atlanta Braves Hats, especially when it’s late in the game.” Rodriguez said. “When someone needs to score,Jordan Hats, you have to be smart. I’ve been in situations where I was hit very hard early on in my career,Cheap San Francisco Giants Hats, but I learned from those things.
Rodriguez didn’t give an answer on whether or not the rules should be changed to protect catchers behind the plate. However,cheap Rockstar Hats, Rodriguez said a catcher should sometimes make adjustments when it comes to collisions at the plate.
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Rodriguez was jumping up and down with excitement that he was able to get that last out.