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Dec 3, 2013 · When the Cubs' Michael Barrett punched Pierzynski after a home-plate collision in 2006, Barrett's approval ratings soared. But it was a legal play by Pierzynski, who slammed into Barrett as he stood in front of the plate awaiting the ball, even if baseball's unwritten rules mandate catchers should have ball in hand if a runner is going to bowl ...
CHICAGO - MAY 20: Michael Barrett #8 of the Chicago Cubs punches A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox after a second inning collision as Scott Podsednik #22 steps in on May 20, 2006 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Michael Barrett punches AJ Pierzynski after being run over at the plate, 2006!!
Michael Barrett punches AJ Pierzynski after being run over at the plate, 2006!!
AJ Pierzynski played 19 seasons in the big leags, mostly with the Twins and White Sox. He goes into the Hypothetical Hall as a south sider, where he hit .279/.318/.424, won a Silver Slugger and picked up his World Series ring. Chances of making the Hall: Better than getting a christmas card from Michael Barrett
*May 20th, 2006: Michael Barrett punches AJ Pierzynski (Jeff Roberson/AP) 2006 Chicago Cubs & Chicago White Sox Crosstown Classic Lineups ... A.J. Pierzynski (C) Alex ...
Jul 26, 2023 · Chuck Garfien talks about the aftermath of the collision between Cubs' Michael Barrett and White Sox' AJ Pierzynski and how nobody remembers Tadahito Iguchi's grand slam right afterCrosstown ...
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