Two reasons why Baseball is beautiful

WCBias · Apr 23, 2006

Two of the best ever painting beautiful portraits....both in their 40's

<TABLE class="cnnContent cnnSmall" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR class=cnnTitle><TD colSpan=10>NEW YORK YANKEES</TD></TR><TR class="cnnNoBold cnnHeader"><TD class=cnnBorderGray1101 width=200>Pitchers</TD><TD width=39>IP</TD><TD width=39>H</TD><TD width=39>R</TD><TD width=39>ER</TD><TD width=39>BB</TD><TD width=39>K</TD><TD width=39>HR</TD><TD width=48>NP-ST</TD><TD width=39>ERA</TD></TR><TR class=cnnData1><TD class="cnnBold cnnLeft">R. Johnson</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>89-59</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>3.86</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE class="cnnContent cnnSmall" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR class=cnnTitle><TD colSpan=10>CHICAGO CUBS</TD></TR><TR class="cnnNoBold cnnHeader"><TD class=cnnBorderGray1101 width=200>Pitchers</TD><TD width=39>IP</TD><TD width=39>H</TD><TD width=39>R</TD><TD width=39>ER</TD><TD width=39>BB</TD><TD width=39>K</TD><TD width=39>HR</TD><TD width=48>NP-ST</TD><TD width=39>ERA</TD></TR><TR class=cnnData1><TD class="cnnBold cnnLeft">G. Maddux</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>86-59</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>1.03</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

I'm watching the cubs/cardinals today and I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be than at Busch Stadium, drinking a beer, eating a dog, and watching Maddux face Pujols

D2bets · Apr 23, 2006

WC Bias said:
Two of the best ever painting beautiful portraits....both in their 40's

<TABLE class="cnnContent cnnSmall" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR class=cnnTitle><TD colSpan=10>NEW YORK YANKEES</TD></TR><TR class="cnnNoBold cnnHeader"><TD class=cnnBorderGray1101 width=200>Pitchers</TD><TD width=39>IP</TD><TD width=39>H</TD><TD width=39>R</TD><TD width=39>ER</TD><TD width=39>BB</TD><TD width=39>K</TD><TD width=39>HR</TD><TD width=48>NP-ST</TD><TD width=39>ERA</TD></TR><TR class=cnnData1><TD class="cnnBold cnnLeft">R. Johnson</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>89-59</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>3.86</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE class="cnnContent cnnSmall" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR class=cnnTitle><TD colSpan=10>CHICAGO CUBS</TD></TR><TR class="cnnNoBold cnnHeader"><TD class=cnnBorderGray1101 width=200>Pitchers</TD><TD width=39>IP</TD><TD width=39>H</TD><TD width=39>R</TD><TD width=39>ER</TD><TD width=39>BB</TD><TD width=39>K</TD><TD width=39>HR</TD><TD width=48>NP-ST</TD><TD width=39>ERA</TD></TR><TR class=cnnData1><TD class="cnnBold cnnLeft">G. Maddux</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>86-59</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>1.03</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

I'm watching the cubs/cardinals today and I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be than at Busch Stadium, drinking a beer, eating a dog, and watching Maddux face Pujols

Maddux is as good as ever.

Fishhead · Apr 23, 2006

Maddux, an underrated all-time great.

Insiders · Apr 23, 2006

Atlanta got rid of the guy way to early, no doubt.

Creeg · Apr 23, 2006

Who do you like better Maddux or the Rocket...Maddux has much less drama and does not have the gun for hire image...

WCBias · Apr 23, 2006

Creeg said:
Who do you like better Maddux or the Rocket...Maddux has much less drama and does not have the gun for hire image...

Maddox is a finesse pitcher and Rocket is a power pitcher....he could afford to make more mistakes because he throws so hard. Maddux top speed in his heyday was what 88? He was throwing in the low 80's much of today. No doubt he benefited from the wide strike zone, but all pitchers did in that era.

Creeg · Apr 23, 2006

My personal opinion is Maddux...Even though he constantly needs chap stick...I have never seen a Major leauge pitcher who has chapped lips like that guy

PokerKingJim · Apr 24, 2006

That screwball type pitch he throws that starts out just off the plate and cuts back in late is just sick (breaks from his left to right - opposite movement of slider). Ive seen no other pitcher throw this pitch with any kind of effectiveness and Maddox has made a living out of doing it.

Jacksorbetter+ · Apr 24, 2006

Poker King Jim said:
That screwball type pitch he throws that starts out just off the plate and cuts back in late is just sick (breaks from his left to right - opposite movement of slider). Ive seen no other pitcher throw this pitch with any kind of effectiveness and Maddox has made a living out of doing it.

That is actually a fastball that moves so much because of his grip. I watched him vs the Dodgers last week and he must have struck out 3 or 4 guys looking on that pitch. It is a thing of beauty.

blueedwards · Apr 24, 2006

Creeg said:
My personal opinion is Maddux...Even though he constantly needs chap stick...I have never seen a Major leauge pitcher who has chapped lips like that guy

chapped lips, mongaloid face and 5 nasty pitches...recipe for the hall of fame.

VIEJODINOSAUR · Apr 24, 2006

When I lived in Vegas, got to see Greg and his brother pitch for Valley High School. Just knew he was something special. When pitching for the Cubs, his
Dad used to watch the games at the Bingo Palace, now called Palace Station.
Greg Maddux is all class.