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Markakis Tops Manny’s High-Five Play
By Jamie Mottram | May 23, 2008
For sheer entertaiment value, Manny’s insta-classic in Baltimore takes the cake. But in straight-up defensive terms, Nick Markakis’ catch-and-throw double play in last night’s game at Yankee Stadium is superior:
The only way that could’ve been better is if he jumped up and punched the Ghost of Jeffrey Maier in the face between catching it and throwing it.
Topics: Nick Markakis, Orioles | 1 Comment »
May 23rd, 2008 at 2:57 PM
The only thing that would have made that better is if he injured the pitcher and the catcher. :-)