Let's just get this out of the way first: David Ortiz has not become one of the most beloved players in Red Sox Nation because of his blazing speed on the basepaths. If you need proof, Papi has only recorded seven bag swipes in nine plus seasons in Boston.
Regardless, watching a catcher snap a perfect throw to second base is always impressive...even if a turtle is running the bases. Blue Jays backstop JP Arencibia pulled off the feat during last night's series opener in Toronto, gunning out Ortiz in the seventh inning of a one-run game.
Arencibia's throw was right on the money and the Jays' Yunel Escobar was able to apply the tag just before Ortiz slid into second, preventing him from getting into scoring position and instead sending him back to the dugout.
The Sox ended up getting the last laugh when they rallied in the ninth inning for their first victory of the season, but Arencibia's throw definitely impressed a lot of people...including Ortiz.
When asked about the play after the game, Papi said "that's not fair, he should make that throw when guys are fast."
It's no wonder Arencibia has won over these two fine ladies and their borderline inappropriate t-shirts:
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April 11, 2012
