Gordon: Wainwright draws heat for "Pipegate" Live
Did Adam Wainwright feed Derek Jeter a meatball in the first inning of the All-Star Game or not?
That became a hot topic on Twitter last night. Wainwright admitted his gesture during an interview after his appearance. After he took a social media pounding, he circled back and told reporters that his admission was just a joke.
And Waino is quite the jokester. However, giving a living legend something to hit is hardly an unprecedented act.
Back in the day, Tigers pitcher Denny McLain grooved a pitch for Mickey Mantle during the Mick's last appearance at Tiger Stadium. McLain saluted Mantle when the legendary Yankees slugger went yard.
Similar courtesies have been extended over the years in Our National Pastime.
But since the All-Star Game counts now -- thanks to Bud Selig's oddball decree -- Wainwright' caught flak on the Twitterverse.
Here are some of the criticisms in 140 characters or less:
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny also took a little heat for his deployment of certain players, including Wainwright (starting ahead of Clayton Kershaw) and reliever Pat Neshek.
Here were some of the resulting salvos:
All this proves that you can't please everybody. It's just a game people. Really, it's just an exhibition game. Settle down!
That became a hot topic on Twitter last night. Wainwright admitted his gesture during an interview after his appearance. After he took a social media pounding, he circled back and told reporters that his admission was just a joke.
And Waino is quite the jokester. However, giving a living legend something to hit is hardly an unprecedented act.
Back in the day, Tigers pitcher Denny McLain grooved a pitch for Mickey Mantle during the Mick's last appearance at Tiger Stadium. McLain saluted Mantle when the legendary Yankees slugger went yard.
Similar courtesies have been extended over the years in Our National Pastime.
But since the All-Star Game counts now -- thanks to Bud Selig's oddball decree -- Wainwright' caught flak on the Twitterverse.
Here are some of the criticisms in 140 characters or less:
Wainwright: "I was going to give (Jeter) a couple of pipe shots. If I had known he would hit a double, I would have changed my mind."
Jul. 15, 2014
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More Wainwright: "I thought he’d line a single to right or maybe a ground ball. I probably should've pitched him a little better than that."
Jul. 15, 2014
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Wainwright says he grooved a couple to Jeter. Maybe 'bush' to do it. But worse to SAY you did it. Ruins moment you conspired to create. Dope
Jul. 15, 2014
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Pretty classless move by Wainwright to say he was grooving pitches to Jeter. Either do it and keep quiet or don't do it at all.
Jul. 15, 2014
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There is no way Jeter appreciates Wainwright grooving a pitch or two to him. Absolutely no way. Embarrassing.
Jul. 15, 2014
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Wainwright should also remember that the Cardinals had to start the World Series on the road last year before he admits to grooving pitches.
Jul. 15, 2014
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Whew, Wainwright's pipe shot might not seem too great when Cardinals are playing Game 1 of World Series in Oakland.
Jul. 15, 2014
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Wainwright says he misspoke. Wanted to throw a strike, not give up a hit. Says instead of "pipe," he should have said "execute a strike."
Jul. 15, 2014
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Wainwright: "What I meant to say was: I’m intentionally trying to throw a strike -- and get him out. Which is what I do most of the time."
Jul. 15, 2014
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Credit Wainwright. He was the last guy to leave the NL clubhouse, answering waves of questions, saying he didn't want Jeter to get a hit.
Jul. 15, 2014
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Wainwright said media not to blame for interpreting his words like it did: “You didn’t hear me say everybody’s idiots for thinking that."
Jul. 15, 2014
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So after Wainwright admitted to grooving pitches to Jeter he then said that he didn't and called himself an 'idiot.' Social media backlash?
Jul. 16, 2014
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So Adam Wainwright misquoted himself. Hopefully story remains Jeter farewell and not pipeshotgate.
Jul. 15, 2014
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There's nothing at all wrong with Adam Wainwright grooving Derek Jeter a pitch. There's something wrong with the All-Star Game counting.
Jul. 15, 2014
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In the longstanding tradition of grooved pitches: Cal Ripken appeared to be teed up in 2001 A-S Game. https://t.co/UDsxAV01k8 No big deal.
Jul. 16, 2014
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Guarantee you, joke or Unexpected Truth Escape, the Adam Wainwright "pipe shots" #ASG remark about Jeter will require an investigation
Jul. 15, 2014
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The first pitch Adam Wainwright threw to Derek Jeter was a ball, which pokes a hole in his "pipe shot" claim.
Jul. 15, 2014
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I’d like Adam Wainwright a LOT more if he’d grooved a few “pipe shots” to Carlos Beltran in 2006 NLCS rather than Derek Jeter tonight #sad
Jul. 15, 2014
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Just catching up on All-Star Game after night at work. Wainwright is one of nicest, most professional players in game. Sad to see the hate.
Jul. 16, 2014
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Jeter on Wainwright: "If he grooved it, thank you. You still have to hit it. I appreciate it."
Jul. 15, 2014
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Cardinals manager Mike Matheny also took a little heat for his deployment of certain players, including Wainwright (starting ahead of Clayton Kershaw) and reliever Pat Neshek.
Here were some of the resulting salvos:
When he has to open the World Series in Oakland, will Matheny realize he could have started Kershaw tonight?
Jul. 15, 2014
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http://t.co/YXx1nezeej tweets: Matheny's master plan of denying the Dodgers home field in the World Series is playing out perfectly.
Jul. 15, 2014
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All this proves that you can't please everybody. It's just a game people. Really, it's just an exhibition game. Settle down!
