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Mike Lieberthal: Phillies' leader behind the mask: Philadelphia catcher works diligently with his coaches and pitching staff to perfect their strategic approach to defeating an opponent.
A CATCHER MANS A POSITION OF iron. The man behind the mask is called upon to catch pitches fired at blazing speed until his hands are ready to drop off. Another part of the job description is to be the last line of defense between home plate and runners who come hurtling in with middle linebacker force.
However, the catching position is one full of irony. For while the person who dons the chest protector and shin guards needs to be as rigid and firm as a knight in armor, it is equally important that the catcher be nimble and flexible. Not lust physically but mentally.
Mike Lieberthal embodies these attributes. The veteran backstop has learned to take the ...
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