This show has changed my life.
Click to viewChildren's television - it's brilliantly funny in general. But when you find a show like this one, with songs like 'Please Don't Throw Things at Friends' and 'Try It, You'll Like It,' you know you've got a gem. The only show I've ever found funnier than Yo Gabba Gabba! is Oobi. Yes, this beats Hip Hop Harry. I'm serious.
Okay, now that I've outed myself on that one, let's get back to more important things, like Justin Masterson. I thought this was an interesting little anecdote:
With a 1-0 count, Masterson threw a change-up, which Kotchman crushed to right field, but foul. Catcher Kevin Cash then called for another change-up.
Was Masterson surprised? His eyes widened at the question.
"I was hoping he would call for another one. That first one, I slowed down my arm, I think so I could throw a strike. ... I was looking in (for the sign for the next pitch), thinking , please, please let me throw another one ... Then, yes (the sign for a change-up) ... This time I used the same motion as my fastball ..."
Kotchman was fooled. He took a big swing and missed. He then fouled off a fastball, before grounding out on a sinker.
So much is said about Masterson being such a great guy, which he is. But he is also tough as nails on the mound, a competitor not afraid to challenge a dangerous hitter.
The same article mentions Gronk and how good he's been for the PawSox lately - which is funny, because I was thinking the exact same thing last night after he notched his fifth save of the season to preserve Pawtucket's 8-6 lead. He's only walked two people this season, too, which I definitely like.
The Pac-10 roundup will come later today. As you'll see, the conference has been giving me fits recently. Right now, though, I'll just relax now that my Japanese skit is out of the way and go to lunch, then get ready to settle in for some papers to write tonight...