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Craig Kimbrel speaks softly and carries a big glove

Whoa, man, Craig ... you don’t have to do this just because you’ve allowed one measly non-solo home run since 2011.

by Bryan Kilpatrick
Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

It appears Craig Kimbrel is resorting to extreme measures after allowing his first home run of the season Friday. The Braves closer isn't just debuting a new, rather giant glove (perhaps to better hide the ball from hitters?), he's abandoning throwing with his right hand altogether.

Dude, it's just a home run. Relax.

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