If Dale Murphy played for the Yankees............

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06-07-2023, 03:15 PM

D. Bergin

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

The biggest negative for me on Rice is he grounded into tons of double plays. And always, it seemed, at the worst times.

It was because he hit the ball so hard, and he liked to put the ball in play, rather then taking lots of walks. I don't think they really became a problem for him until around 1982.

I chalk that up to a few factors, but no, if wasn't always convenient for his team.

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