Neifi Perez suffers ankle injury, could be out for 3 months

[UMFan83]

Do you guys really have that much hate for Neifi to OPENLY wish he injured himself? Honestly, I'm not the biggest fan of Neifi, but when coming off the bench he does have some stuff to offer to the team.

 

A) His solid D makes him a good late inning replacement

B) He is semi-fast

C) He is streaky and when on a hot streak is valuable

D) He is (sadly) one of the leaders of the team and helps the chemistry more then most give him credit for.

E) He can play both MI positions well

 

I can see why Neifi on the team is a detriment, with Dusty itching to play him whenever possible, but a Neifi used correctly is not necessarily a bad Neifi.

 

It's not like Neifi kicked your dog or anything. Openly wishing players got hurt has never been in good taste and Neifi is no exception. I'd shudder to think about the reaction of this board if Jim Edmonds ever got hurt.

 

Eh, it's all in good fun if you ask me. I don't think anyone openly wishes injury upon anyone, no matter who they are. As much as an injured Edmonds or Pujols would initially trigger our bitter rival sensors and have Cubs fans rejoice in a few high fives, I don't think anyone would truly be serious in being happy for them being injured. It is just good natured ribbing and nothing more than that. As for our scrappy little Neifi, I know we all hold a place for him in our heart ;) I woke up today expecting at least one April Fools article like this, and who better than to write one on than Baker's favorite side dish and our favorite player to love when he's on a hot streak (and disown when he's not, for that matter)?

 

Article got me until about the halfway point. nicely done

 

Good natured ribbing? Rejoicing with high fives for an injury? Nah, I hate Edmonds as much as the next guy, but not enough to high five an injury to him.

[SouthSideRyan]

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[Rob]

I got excited when I read the thread title.

 

I hope people don't do stuff like this all day. It's not funny.

 

Oh, lighten up. It's all in good fun.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Do you guys really have that much hate for Neifi to OPENLY wish he injured himself? Honestly, I'm not the biggest fan of Neifi, but when coming off the bench he does have some stuff to offer to the team.

 

A) His solid D makes him a good late inning replacement

B) He is semi-fast

C) He is streaky and when on a hot streak is valuable

D) He is (sadly) one of the leaders of the team and helps the chemistry more then most give him credit for.

E) He can play both MI positions well

 

I can see why Neifi on the team is a detriment, with Dusty itching to play him whenever possible, but a Neifi used correctly is not necessarily a bad Neifi.

 

It's not like Neifi kicked your dog or anything. Openly wishing players got hurt has never been in good taste and Neifi is no exception. I'd shudder to think about the reaction of this board if Jim Edmonds ever got hurt.

 

Neifi is NOT sem-fast !!!!

 

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/Trucks003.jpg

 

THIS is semi-fast !!

[harrdb00]

I just saw Neifi limp off the field. i hope you all are happy.

[Chris]

I just saw Neifi limp off the field. i hope you all are happy.

 

This thread goes up, Neifi fouls the ball off the foot

[J.R.]

I just saw Neifi limp off the field. i hope you all are happy.

 

I'm sure he'll be fine. No way could we be THAT lucky.

[Andy]

We don't have an injury thread, everyone is safe until then

[anemic offense]

Hadn't been here all day and here I see this thread. At first I thought it was in regards to Neifi hitting the foul ball off his foot in today's game. Then I start reading it and realize immediately it was an April Fool's gag.

 

I usually don't like any player going down, but I must admit when I initially saw the thread I felt a brief period of joy. Just as swiftly it was taken away.

[Bote McBoteface]

I just saw Neifi limp off the field. i hope you all are happy.

 

I'll admit it, I'm happy