Props to Michael Kay

Too many announcers fail to mention, or make excuses for runners who don't hustle.
Today, while watching the Twins-Yankees game, Yanks announcer Michael Kay pointed out a lack of hustle by, of all people Jim Thome.
The veteran Thome, who is closing in on 600 home runs, belted a shot of A.J. Burnett (of course) to deep centerfield. Brett Gardner went back for it but couldn't reach it and the ball caromed off the wall back towards the infield. Thome, who got an RBI on the play, ended up on second.
A replay showed Thome jogging up the first base line, admiring his blast. Only when it hit off the wall did he pick up the pace.
Kay, on the Yes Network, pointed it out and said Thome should be on third base. He also called players not running hard out of the batters box "an epidemic."
Thome is a long time pro but this was not one of his finest moments.
I had a coach once tell me, "It doesn't take talent to hustle." That is why I like, and identify with, players who always hustle. Your Dustin Pedroia's and David Eckstein's of the world if you will.
Anyway, I'll cut Thome some slack. This time.