Analyze this …
First, I want to start this take by saying that I enjoy reading Jayson Stark of ESPN.com.
But … this morning on the Mike and Mike radio show, it hit that we listen to all of these talking heads like they have some inside knowledge but in reality they really don't.
Stark said the reason that the Indians had turned the series was by throwing first-pitch strikes.
I am not saying this isn't true. In fact, it is very true.
My questions is why would a team not do this in the first place. Is Stark telling us that C.C. Sabathia's and Fausto Carmona's plan in the first two games was to throw first-pitch balls?
Of course not.
The reality is, that Byrd and Westbrook are pitching well right now. Byrd said he threw his first 90 mph fastball of the season last night
Now, I am not saying it is luck but it isn't this great new game plan either.
Right now, the Indians are playing well. Period. And the Red Sox aren't.
Nothing else
October 17th, 2007 at 11:15 pm
You may indeed enjoy reading Jayson Stark, but I've just gotta ask, what's with that animal molting on top of his head? Seriously. I'm concerned one day it will mate with the animal molting on top of Karl Ravech's head, and the offspring will wander into the studio and maul Jim Rome.
October 18th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
The Indians should try and hit lots of home runs tonight.
October 21st, 2007 at 8:23 pm
Hey, good to know that Paul Byrd is a big Mark McGwire fan. Love the excuse. I suppose it was more plausible than saying it was flaxseed oil prescribed for his hormonal salad. Or that he thought they were B-12 injections. But now I have to wonder why Hafner changed his 2006 regimen. Maybe the new ball and chain at home told him to go cold turkey. A slugging percentage of .659 all the way down to .451? In one season? Impossible!!! What in the name of Luis Gonzalez and Brady Anderson is going on here???
October 22nd, 2007 at 7:07 am
C.C. Sabathia is now the Phil Mickelson of baseball.