Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Slow down, boys

High octane offences don't usually do well against Knucklers. Hence the Jays' performance in Boston with good ol' Tim Wakefield on the mound. Since almost this time last season Jays hitters have been encouraged to rip that good pitch, even if its the first one they see. The "see it, hit it" approach has been great for the Jays for the most part, but it just doesn't work against the crafty kind like forever Wakefield. You've gotta see a few with this guy, take a couple, force him to groove one behind in the count. I'll admit, its tough to hold back when you're up there swinging for the fences, but be prepared for a lot of lousy outs if you don't, as witnessed tonight by the Jays. I'll also admit, the line-up is amazing. It's loaded with young mashers who can change the game with their offensive abilities and by contrast can also look lost, impatient and inexperienced. Hey, a veteran, Kevin Millar went deep off Wakefield. A youngster, Adam Lind, was made to look foolish.

Every 3rd Jays' out tonight, a fly ball.

How about Julio Lugo? This guy wouldn't start for most MLB teams yet there he is patrolling for the mighty Red Sox. He must be so insignificant he often goes unnoticed? Because it's hard to imagine a team as good as this with a shortstop so mediocre. Again, the Red Sox show us it can be done. The crew at fenway, once a distaster, a laughing stock, a perennial loser, now shows us the way. In Baseball. In all sports. Oh god Leafs, hope you're paying attention???!!! It doesn't always have to suck.

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