Justice is Served
The MLB administrative office thought that they were dispensing out justice last week when they decided to uphold David Wells 6 game suspension. Well yesterday, justice came right back around as Wells went out and spun that masterpiece against the O’s after receiving the extra 2 days of rest.
What Wells did yesterday (pitching a complete game) and Clement did the day before (going 8) against a good offense is absolutely huge for this baseball team. We have a very tough week coming up, beginning today with the makeup against the White Sox, then 3 against the Angels, and down to New York for three. We need that bullpen to be well rested going into this, and now they are.
The time off that Wells received earlier in the year because of the ankle injury could be a blessing in disguise for us. It could mean that he’s well rested for the stretch run and the playoffs.
It looks like a guy who was signed to a heavily incentive laden contract, which seemed almost like an afterthought at the time, is going to be a key factor in how far we go this season. He has a history of coming up big when it’s most needed and he’s showing that he’s still capable of it. Hopefully it continues well into October, or should I say, Wells into October.
Another great move, also seeming like an afterthought at the time, was the signing of John Olerud. He was signed to a minor league contract with the hopes that he might be able to rehab, and then rebound and help this team out at some point. That point couldn’t have come at a more critical time.
A lot of people seem to believe that one of the big turning points in the ALCS last year was when Olerud fouled that ball off of his foot and was lost to the Yankees for the rest of the season. At the time he was one of their best hitters. I’m not completely convinced that he would have made that much of a difference, but he was certainly a factor for them, just as he is for us right now.
So, we’ll take their Wells and Olerud, and they can have our Embree and Bellhorn.
We have a second chance today. I cannot remember the exact details, and since it was washed out there are no official stats to look at, but we were almost certain to lose this game when it was originally being played on August 14th as Clement was getting smacked around and our offense couldn’t get anything going. The rain came in the 4th inning and wiped it off the books, so now we have a chance to get it back.
What Wells did yesterday (pitching a complete game) and Clement did the day before (going 8) against a good offense is absolutely huge for this baseball team. We have a very tough week coming up, beginning today with the makeup against the White Sox, then 3 against the Angels, and down to New York for three. We need that bullpen to be well rested going into this, and now they are.
The time off that Wells received earlier in the year because of the ankle injury could be a blessing in disguise for us. It could mean that he’s well rested for the stretch run and the playoffs.
It looks like a guy who was signed to a heavily incentive laden contract, which seemed almost like an afterthought at the time, is going to be a key factor in how far we go this season. He has a history of coming up big when it’s most needed and he’s showing that he’s still capable of it. Hopefully it continues well into October, or should I say, Wells into October.
Another great move, also seeming like an afterthought at the time, was the signing of John Olerud. He was signed to a minor league contract with the hopes that he might be able to rehab, and then rebound and help this team out at some point. That point couldn’t have come at a more critical time.
A lot of people seem to believe that one of the big turning points in the ALCS last year was when Olerud fouled that ball off of his foot and was lost to the Yankees for the rest of the season. At the time he was one of their best hitters. I’m not completely convinced that he would have made that much of a difference, but he was certainly a factor for them, just as he is for us right now.
So, we’ll take their Wells and Olerud, and they can have our Embree and Bellhorn.
We have a second chance today. I cannot remember the exact details, and since it was washed out there are no official stats to look at, but we were almost certain to lose this game when it was originally being played on August 14th as Clement was getting smacked around and our offense couldn’t get anything going. The rain came in the 4th inning and wiped it off the books, so now we have a chance to get it back.
posted by Bob at 9/05/2005 10:26:00 AM
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