Exposed Chest Protector

[Kevin Finnerty]

One of these:

[Welpe]

Ump-Attire is selling a jacket from Majestic made of that material. I will never have a use for it here but it almost made me wish I lived in a cold climate.

Also, I agree, Iassogna did look sharp last night. The Giants, however, did not.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Ump-Attire is selling a jacket from Majestic made of that material. I will never have a use for it here but it almost made me wish I lived in a cold climate.

Also, I agree, Iassogna did look sharp last night. The Giants, however, did not.

I saw one of those jackets, and they're thicker. It's more of a trade name than a uniform type of fabric. It is similar, but not the same as the batting practice type pullover I use.

I love the finish of that jacket ... wow! And no tucking it in!

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Ump-Attire is selling a jacket from Majestic made of that material. I will never have a use for it here but it almost made me wish I lived in a cold climate.

Also, I agree, Iassogna did look sharp last night. The Giants, however, did not.

Rollins is a clutch hitter in the post-season, no matter how badly he's played this season (much of it due to injuries). That almost-slam he hit put the game out of reach.

The only question I have is why do they keep throwing inside-half fastballs to Cody Ross. He can hit them; stop throwing them.

7 more wins to the championship. For all 4 teams.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

The only question I have is why do they keep throwing inside-half fastballs to Cody Ross. He can hit them; stop throwing them.

I can answer that: if you throw only outside-half fastballs, he'll cheat on those and hit them just as well. You have to throw inside off the plate to keep him honest, and you might miss.

Still, I'm sure they've worked out that their strategy isn't working, and you won't see that particular mistake again. He might not see another fastball near the strike zone this year.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I can answer that: if you throw only outside-half fastballs, he'll cheat on those and hit them just as well. You have to throw inside off the plate to keep him honest, and you might miss.

Still, I'm sure they've worked out that their strategy isn't working, and you won't see that particular mistake again. He might not see another fastball near the strike zone this year.

My point is that Oswalt has a great curveball and a decent changeup -- why not throw him some of those?