Watch Out, Albert: Here Come the Fans

Albert Belle has every right to run into and through Fernando Vina in breaking up a double play. That is part of the game and it is Vina’s responsibility to get out of Belle’s way. The forearm to the face, however, was totally uncalled-for and Belle’s suspension is appropriate. I would also think that the next time Belle was running from first to second on a double-play ball, he could expect the second baseman’s throw to be aimed squarely at his chest. That is how I was taught to play.

KENNETH CAIN

Encino

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Albert Belle, you are an embarrassment to the game I love, and I hope and pray you don’t break the home run record. Cooperstown is not looking forward to the loss of one of its restrooms for your enshrinement.

ED GRIEGO

Hacienda Heights

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Claude Lemieux must feel that Albert Belle is getting too much publicity. Perhaps if he sends a Florida Panther or two to the hospital in the Stanley Cup finals, he’ll feel his season is complete.

WALT KILMANAS

Redondo Beach

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Frank Thomas: The Big Hurt.

Albert Belle: The Big Jerk.

KATHRYN KRUMM

Los Angeles