On Aug 13, 4:37�am, O'Bob <O'...@nospam.com> wrote:
> On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:20:17 -0700 (PDT), David <ShyPic....DeleteThis@aol.com>
> wrote:
>
> >I think this game shows what kind of pitcher Johan is.
>
> >It seemed to be a very difficult game for him. He could not hit his
> >spots with his fastball at all and yet he pitched 7 innings and only
> >gave up three runs. Most pitchers would not have lated through 4
> >innings.
>
> I was wondering if the continual blown saves have taken their toll. He
> may be trying to overanalyze, or to economize on pitches to stay in
> the game longer, or to be too precise. �One thing for sure, he's got
> to be kicking himself every time he makes a bad pitch, knowing that
> any one mistake could spell the difference in the game. �Can't be fun.
I also think that he is still getting used to haveing to bat several
times a game. It seems to me that most of the time he gives up a home
run or even walks the first batter in an inning is right after he had
an at-bat just before.
If I am right, it sure makes more sense when Maneul pinch hit for him
in the top of the 8th.
David
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