re: Why can’t baseball players hit a double and just go to second without celebrating?

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I see it as it helps pump up the other players as well,

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It's the home run trot that has gotten stupid on occasion. Rocking a baby around the bases is still a good way to get it put back in your face. The Ray player who likes to stop and pose 4 or 5 times as he's rounding the bases is another good way to get one put in your ear.

If you want to stick it to the opponent then be prepared to get it back. And remember, there's no crying in baseball.