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September 13, 2005
Millar Ticked At Unit
From the Boston Herald:
Kevin Millar made himself unusually scarce following Sunday's loss to the Yankees, but the Red Sox first baseman took time yesterday to explain his second-inning exchange with Randy Johnson.
"When you're facing Randy and Roger Clemens and Pedro Martinez, it's a full-out battle and it's fun," Millar said prior to last night's game. "On the flipside, you don't want to be shown up. I just told (Johnson) not to show me up."
During the early stages of Sunday's 1-0 loss, Millar acknowledged that he and other Red Sox players were somewhat irked at Johnson's antics on the mound. The series of events began, Millar said, when Johnson stared down leadoff hitter Johnny Damon following a failed bunt attempt in the top of the first inning.
Damon, who was returning to the batter's box with his head down, said he did not know Johnson had glared at him until he was informed by teammates in the dugout. On another occasion early in the game, Johnson pumped his fist following a strikeout.
Yesterday, Millar admitted that he shouted to Johnson from the dugout following the sequence. And when Millar struck out against Johnson to start the second inning, Millar said he kept his eyes fixed on the pitcher to ensure that Johnson was not continuing to stare down Sox players.
Wow. It's amazing how different this is for the Sox players now that Pedro and Lowe are off their team.
Posted by Steve Lombardi at September 13, 2005 09:56 AM
Comments
Perhaps it's related to the different takes Damon and Millar have on their almost certain exits from Boston after the season. Damon didn't even notice Unit's behavior while Millar made it a point for himself and his teammates. It's rather comical the loyalty some Red Sox players have to a team that makes it a policy not to reciprocate.
Posted by: JohnnyC at September 13, 2005 10:12 AM
That's the best you can come up with? "Mom...he keeps looking at me."?! If I have to stop this car...
Posted by: hopbitters at September 13, 2005 10:18 AM
Want Unit to stop glaring?
Line one up the middle. Take him deep. Bounce a couple off the OF wall
Until then, STFU
Posted by: Raf at September 13, 2005 10:43 AM
Give me a break. Why doesn't Millar go have a chat with Manny and Ortiz. They're notorious for showing up pitchers after hitting homeruns. They stand there, flip the bat, and sloooooowly round the bases.
Here's a pic:
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Posted by: JJay at September 13, 2005 11:00 AM
Somebody needs to tell Millar to Cowboy Up
Posted by: DFLNJ at September 13, 2005 11:43 AM