Like Mike Vrabel and Tedy Bruschi, the once terribly mighty Shadowmasks have grown slightly feebler with age. They still have a few big hitter guys but there were a lot more of the Shadowmeek than we've seen before. Can Catfish salivate? If so, please begin, for this is the year we unmask the Shadowmasks. Hitherto:
1) They still have that super-pull lefty on their team. As Nathan successfully discovered, if you play deep on the right field line the guy will not hit it much anywhere else. I do know he can poke it to left field once in awhile, so keep an eye out.
2) Their outfield and infield defense is adequate, so not a lot to be gained there.
3) The athletic-looking guys are truly athletic, so despite a relatively calm day at the plate it is possible they'll bring it harder next time.
4) Most of these guys are pretty quick, so even though it looks tempting to throw home (ahem) or to the next base, it would be wise to let them take the base to prevent overthrows.
5) The lone woman on the team has a pretty good approach to the plate.
6) The lone moustachioed bat flinging guy is the one the catchers need to watch out for.
Honestly, aside from a few good hits from them and an error here and there from us, they didn't have anything to be worried about. Holding them to doubles or less, keeping the ball in the glove (two hands!) and playing safe defense to keep runs to a minimal will get the Catfish to prevail the next time we see them.
I also think it's time we give props to the lineup and defense guy(s) on the team. Is it Marc or John or both? Either way, people seem to be confident in their positions and the lineup has nicely distributed the singles and doubles hitters to provide Maximum Catfish Impact (tm). It also helps to have more than 2 at bats a game, yes?
Enjoy the bye week, Catfish!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
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thanks as always for the excellent analysis, e.v.a.n.!
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