> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John D. Giorgis > Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2003 08:46 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Baseball Questions > > > O.k., I will admit to not being much of a baseball fan... in > fact, I pretty > much only watch the playoffs. Nevertheless, I would appreciate it if > someone can answer either of the following questions: > > 1) Has anyone ever seen a Manager go to the mound, ask the > Pitcher if he still "has it", and seen the Pitcher say "No."
Yup. I think in this case, Grady asked, and Pedro said "I got it, coach" because of pride (and a touch of hubris). Grady's job is to say "Sorry kid, I gotta bench you" > 2) Has anyone ever seen a Pitcher who says "Yes" to this > question not immediately proceed to get shelled? I have, but not this late in the game. Pedro was still hurling 92, 93 mph balls, so its concievable if he'd caught his breathe, settled down, he could've finished the inning at least. Still.. man, bad play. Pedro should've been off the mound after the first run scored, if only because they'd need him healthy for game 2-3 against FL, and hi pitch count was creeping up. -j- _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
