Now, we mentioned previously that Bush’s most recent first pitch went over like a lead zeppelin, but it’s doubtful he’ll receive the same poor reception in Arlington. He’s also got a bit of a four-seamer on him. His throws routinely cross the plate, much of the time for a strike - at least from a generous umpire. Most ceremonial first pitches either bounce twice before getting near the batter’s box, or rainbow like a Johnny Damon throw home, so I guess that’s something. Credit where it’s due.
Ron Washington: The real-life, baseball version of Morgan Freeman.
MLB.com has a Q&A with Rangers skipper Ron Washington. Most of what they cover is nuts and bolts stuff, but toward the end they get into Washington’s philosophy and how he’s dealing with a young team experiencing a lot of growing pains.
“It was tough from the fact that we put some young players in some tough situations as far as being able to succeed,” he said. “But the rest of it, I’m a teacher. I believe I’m a teacher. That was the situation I was put in, and I believe in my ability to teach. Everybody wants to be put in the perfect situation, but it doesn’t always happen in life. I trust the message I send is correct. It’s what’s put in front of you every morning, but it’s no tougher than anything else I’ve ever experienced in this game.”
They also talk about the future of the catchers corps, and Washington sings the praises of Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Washington also looks like he was created by God to look exactly how an old baseball player should look.
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