Promising
So I was able to take in a Brewer game this past Saturday. The game was on my work. They provided a nice little Saz's pre-game cookout, beer, and decent seats. Highlights included, just being able to be at the game, watching Sheets pitch (it was a long time since I last saw him pitch), and seeing my friend Steve http://mybrewers.mlblogs.com/ and catching up. Other than those, the game wasn't that bad. Sheet's pitched well, got his franchise leading strike out. I'll leave it at that.
I eventually found out what happened that with that game. Good thing I left when I did.
Hearing about Gagne's comments, surprised me a little. I understand the guy is struggling, but as a competitor, why would you not want the ball? I'm sure everyone was glad he said what he did, but at the level these guys are at, its not wise to have those comments show up publicly. Heck, even Yost didn't know what he said until he read his comments.
Different aspects of the game change from little league to the majors, but the competitiveness shouldn't especially if you love the game and especially if you're getting paid to play! This guy is making big bucks and is saying he can't do something! You won't hear a hitter say this garbage, you might hear him say that he needs a little advice from his coaches or his team. He might get a day off, he might work a little bit harder on the off days, or before or after games. A closer in baseball needs to have confidence in what he does, "giving up" should not be on the agenda. Either way, Yost's decision to do a "closer by committee" proved promising for Sunday's game. Also, taking 2 out of 3 this weekend was also promising. You gotta love those pink Pepto Bismol bats, I think they added a little relief for our upset stomachs.
It was nice to take the kids again, but they weren't in the best mood. I was surprised we made it to the 7th inning to see the sausage race. Either way, that was the end of the game for us.
I eventually found out what happened that with that game. Good thing I left when I did.
Hearing about Gagne's comments, surprised me a little. I understand the guy is struggling, but as a competitor, why would you not want the ball? I'm sure everyone was glad he said what he did, but at the level these guys are at, its not wise to have those comments show up publicly. Heck, even Yost didn't know what he said until he read his comments.
Different aspects of the game change from little league to the majors, but the competitiveness shouldn't especially if you love the game and especially if you're getting paid to play! This guy is making big bucks and is saying he can't do something! You won't hear a hitter say this garbage, you might hear him say that he needs a little advice from his coaches or his team. He might get a day off, he might work a little bit harder on the off days, or before or after games. A closer in baseball needs to have confidence in what he does, "giving up" should not be on the agenda. Either way, Yost's decision to do a "closer by committee" proved promising for Sunday's game. Also, taking 2 out of 3 this weekend was also promising. You gotta love those pink Pepto Bismol bats, I think they added a little relief for our upset stomachs.
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