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Found May 26, 2012 on Philliedelphia: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Carlos Ruiz,  Freddy Galvis,  Yadier Molina,  Buster Posey
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies,  St. Louis Cardinals,  San Francisco Giants
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Last night, Carlos Ruiz caught the Freddy Galvis relay through and held onto the ball as Yadier Molina barrelled down upon him in the 8th inning. Whoever was running the @MLB Twitter account apparently was impressed but managed to offend a bunch of people with their tweet that followed: Why is it offensive?  Here are some possible ways, indicative of these replies: 1. Women are not capable of being tough. 2. Buster Posey, unable to block the plate and make an out last year, is not a man (Two Giants replies above). 3. MLB favors the Philadelphia Phillies Who actually does run this account?  An intern?  
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