Well known for his dirty play (remember the "spikes-up" injury to
Dustin Pedroia?), Dodger shortstop
Manny Machado has enhanced his cretinous reputation during this year's
National League Championship Series. So far, he has intentionally grabbed at the arms or legs of
two defenders at second base who were attempting to turn a double play—
and last night, he deliberately tried to trip Milwaukee first-baseman
Jesus Aguilar on a close play at first base. The supremely-talented, 26-year-old Machado will be a free agent this Winter. His bully-like play will certainly qualify him for a long stint with
The Bronx Embalmers—after all, he fits right in to their team narrative. Financially, he may not have helped his case to get $250-$300 million in free agency, though—by admitting that
hustling on the field is not his "cup of tea".
Really? Again, perfect for
The Pinstriped Posers. They can have him.
