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There’s a new undergarment debate raging among major-league infielders, and no, it’s not boxers vs. briefs. It’s whether to play without a protective cup. The discussion was prompted by an unusual injury suffered by Seattle Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre, who was placed on the disabled list last week after a groundball caused a severely bruised right testicle. Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen called Beltre’s decision not to wear a cup courageous if not foolish. “I can’t believe a guy is playing third base without a cup,” Guillen said. “That’s a dangerous place.” Los Angeles Times
