Jake Peavy went 6 1/3 innings for a gutty performance against the Diamondbacks last night in Arizona. I call it gutty because he was pitching with a strained tendon that was giving him problems pushing off the mound. Adrian comes back and hits his MLB leading 18th homer and the Padres take advantage of a sloppy game played by the Snakes to get the win.
Peavy pitching in pain is the reason why the Padres are crazy to trade him. Jake goes out while hurt and gives it his all knowing that his days in SD are numbered. Most players would tell the "skip" he just can't go due to being hurt. Players like Manny Rameriz, Gary Sheffield, and Randy Johnson just to name a few of the all time "jakes." "Jake" in sports terms mean someone who can play but won't because he does not want to for whatever reason. The point is Jake Peavy is no 'jake."
Adrian Gonzalez continues to be awesome! I just can't explain it any further. He is not even in the top five in MLB voting for the All-Star game. Any fan knows that means nothing.
In the back of my truck doing my real job now inputing my calls. No game tonight.
Peace
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Nice commentary Harey Carey! Do you ever work?!
ReplyDeleteI sometimes wonder, Joe.
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