First, a refresher, as if you needed it ...
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TOOTBLAN (ˈto͞ot·blæn)
noun
1. Baseball a foolish play made by a baserunner which results in an out, especially Ryan Theriot
2. any unforced error on the bases committed by Ryan Theriot
Theriot's TOOTBLAN last night may have cost the Cardinals the wild card.
Origin:
(May 7, 2008) acronym for thrown out on the basepaths like a nincompoop; coined by Tony Jewell of Wrigleyville23
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Now, for the exciting news. A new blog, TOOTBLAN Tracker, which chronicles the worst in baserunning every day, has debuted, and we are all the better for it. Which team leads the young season with seven TOOTBLANs? Click and find out.