Terrific piece, Craig. There is no quit in this bunch. One of the big things missing this year that we see most years is a long losing streak (hope I'm not jinxing them). I think that's because they have that mentality after a loss to say forget it, we'll win the next one. There doesn't seem to be much negative carryover, even when the offense is slumping or the game the pitching stinks. Attitude and camaraderie are real things.
Thanks, Clark. There does seem to be a collective short term memory that can only be helpful in avoiding the death spiral of an extended losing streak.
As we learned from 14 & 15 team chemistry is real and can be important.
Love the winning clubs and Cain and Dyson and Ventura and Volquez (to name 4), but there’s just something about this year’s team that’s insanely appealing. Very agreeable to watch.
Will Smith had a great line about relief pitchers. "Sometimes your the bug and sometimes your the windshield"
So true. The key is to not be the windshield so often. Easier said than done sometimes.
Terrific piece, Craig. There is no quit in this bunch. One of the big things missing this year that we see most years is a long losing streak (hope I'm not jinxing them). I think that's because they have that mentality after a loss to say forget it, we'll win the next one. There doesn't seem to be much negative carryover, even when the offense is slumping or the game the pitching stinks. Attitude and camaraderie are real things.
Thanks, Clark. There does seem to be a collective short term memory that can only be helpful in avoiding the death spiral of an extended losing streak.
As we learned from 14 & 15 team chemistry is real and can be important.
Loved seeing McArthur back out there and Hampson get that out - basball is a beautiful thing. I think I may be in love with this team
In my 20 years of writing about this org, I think that overall, this is my favorite team to cover.
Why not 2014 or 2015 teams?
Love the winning clubs and Cain and Dyson and Ventura and Volquez (to name 4), but there’s just something about this year’s team that’s insanely appealing. Very agreeable to watch.