MichelleBelle311 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 All-Star Miscues No Worry to Uggla Night of stumbles won't get to second baseman going forwardBy Willie Bans / MLB.com NEW YORK -- Under the "All-Star Games" section of Dan Uggla's resume, two experiences are currently listed. And after Tuesday night, the difference between them will jump off the page. Uggla committed three errors, an All-Star record, in the National League's 15-inning, 4-3 loss to the American League at Yankee Stadium. He didn't play in the 2006 All-Star Game, but he entered Tuesday's game in the sixth inning and tallied two straight errors in the 10th and one in the 13th. One error in the 10th happened when the White Sox Carlos Quentin lined a sharp grounder to Uggla and the ball trickled between Uggla's legs for a single. "That was a rough one," Uggla said. "I'm not going to lie. Sometimes it's not your night. Tonight wasn't my night. You move forward, you take those. No excuses, but stuff like that happens." After the errors in the 10th, an intentional walk loaded the bases with one out. But Colorado pitcher Aaron Cook got out of the jam, and Uggla took a deep sigh of relief. Uggla said he wasn't pressing, and he remained upbeat about playing in the last All-Star Game in Yankee Stadium. "I don't think so," Uggla said of a possible snowball effect with the defensive miscues. "You can say the term, 'When it rains it pours.' It's just the way it went tonight. You can't do anything about it. "Still had a lot of fun. I wouldn't trade it for anything." Uggla typically plays solid defense, and he had six errors in 80 games this season. "My reputation is what it is," he said. "One night's not going to change it. It doesn't change how I go about it. If someone else wants to say something about it, let them say it, but I know what kind player I am and I know that my defense is going to be fine after today." Added NL manager Clint Hurdle: "My heart goes out to the young man. He's such a good player, you know. Such a good player. Obviously, that's not the kind of night you want to have in the All-Star Game. You have that kind of night in the season, you get to play the next day." Uggla wasn't much better at the plate, either. He was 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and six runners left on base. After a rough 4-hour, 50-minute game, Uggla was still able to think to the pregame ceremony featuring 49 Hall of Famers. "I'll tell you what, I was holding back some tears, man," Uggla said. "I had some chills going. That was probably the coolest things I've ever been a part of." Uggla was also glad he had Marlins teammate Hanley Ramirez there, as the NL's starting shortstop went 2-for-3 with one run in the leadoff spot. "It was great," Uggla said. "He definitely deserved it. I thought he deserved it last year. To have him here with me, for me to be here with me, it was great. He's a great player and he had a great game tonight." I loved what he said, he's definitely got the right attitude about it going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVETOY Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Agree, he did not blame other teams or anyone else, it happen. just one of those nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Took it like a man.... Next year he'll be back and do much better.... Glad to see he's not gonna let it bother him the rest of the season,we got a division to win... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I loved what Hurdle said in the press conference... and good to hear Dan is moving on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puma Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Way to go Dan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I love his attitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miami-sports-geek Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I love his attitude I love your signature :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jservs7 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I love his attitude Agreed! I am so happy he reacted the way he did, but I still want to know if that whole thing about him puking after his 3rd SO was true. Probably another dumb NY rumor. I love his attitude I love your signature :thumbup Ill give it a second :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanofthefish Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Way to man up Dan. I like that a professional with no excuses. From what it sounds like he'll bounce right back and be able to move on to a great second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgreco Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 the professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoFishX2 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Uggla is a "Pro" ath-a-lete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8tor20 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Another nice article which talks about Dan's father and his experience... http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/con...16/uggla17.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Another nice article which talks about Dan's father and his experience... http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/con...16/uggla17.html Sweet article =) Yankees fans could be heard chanting "Hit the ball to Uggla,'' which made John Uggla chuckle. "They'd tap us on the shoulder and say, 'Your guy had a rough night tonight,' '' he said. "I'd go, 'Yeah, he did. What are you going to do? He'll move on.' '' :lol Really can't do anything but laugh about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainfish Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I was critical of Dan Uggla after his disappointing 2007 season, but he silenced me with his performance so far this year. Luis Castillo, the man he replaced at 2nd base, came to work everyday and never complained and never made excuses for his performnace good or bad. I respected Luis tremendously for that and at first, I didn't expect Uggla would live up to that. But little by little and especially after reading Uggla's comments about last night I respect him all the more as a player and as a man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleBelle311 Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Another nice article which talks about Dan's father and his experience... http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/con...16/uggla17.html Aww, I like the part about people asking his Dad for autographs during the parade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfan97 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 At least he didn't get hit in the face, with a ground ball, like the retard Utley did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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