Haren Fasting
2006-09-08 18:24
OK, I resisted fasting Dan Haren before, but I gotta do it now. He was terrible today against the Devil Rays. He just keeps leaving pitches out over the fat part of the plate.
I’m not watching/listening to Dan Haren pitch until he throws five consecutive scoreless innings.
1. Haren Fast!? Brilliant!
2. At least Haren -- and this is small consolation -- isn't walking a lot of guys. So that when he serves up those big fat meatballs to the likes of Jorge Cantu, the damage is kept to a minimum.
3. 2 True. I have the feeling that Haren is erring a little bit too much on the side of throwing strikes. He might be better served to aim a little bit more towards the corners, and maybe walk an extra guy here or there, to avoid throwing so many meatballs.
But then again, I doubt he's trying to throw the ball down the middle of the plate, it's just happening. It's probably just a minor mechanical thing, and he'll get over it. I hope.