Tommy Lasorda

Once said that he'd rather lose 11-1 than 1-0, because then you don't waste time wondering what you should have done differently. Well, I suppose that's the way to feel about yesterday's game. A thorough spanking, and although I saw a lot of things I didn't like...screw it, I'm not going to dwell on it. I suppose we need to factor in the fact that we are missing our starting left and right fielders, too...whatever. It's over. Time to move on.

Well, alright...if you insist. A couple of comments. 1. Soto needs to bring up his game when it comes to calling pitches. He's not doing too well at that, and needs to spend a little less time at the dinner table and a little more watching film. 2. Pitch selection. I don't care if we lose by 50, we need to be a smarter and more patient team to win it all. If you wonder what I mean, watch the Red Sox. Here's a good rule of thumb. If the guy before you just walked on four pitches and you are not Barry Bonds? Don't swing at the first pitch...especially if it's nowhere near the plate. You see...that HELPS the pitcher. As I first heard in little league...a walk is as good as a hit. 3. Brain Roberts is pretty good. I'll leave it at that.

At least the Cardinals lost, too. On to the White Sux. We need Dempster to pitch a good one today on the road and go deep into the game, too, if possible.

Have a great Friday everyone.

js


ps: Chandler Bing meets Jim Hendry! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA