Successful pitchers need to have a bit of an 'asshole' streak to be effective on the mound
No doubt [pitchers need that streak]... the day [John Lackey] pitched, he's the biggest asshole on the team. You love him for it because he brings... an edge that we didn't have. He brought that F-you to the other team... sometimes putting a chip on your shoulder or having a way to get yourself going when you're older... that's important so you may need to take your mind to a different place.
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What's that sound I hear? All that wrestling in the distance. That's [Roberto] Aguayo coming back to claim what was once his, the prodigal son returning to Tampa.
Dirk Koetter is a trash head coach
I think I officially am saying Dirk Koetter's trash. And I'm basing this off one game that I watched. It was a primetime game... Dirk Koetter, you are in the trash pile.
There are only two tiers of NFL quarterbacks: those who suck and those who can win a Super Bowl
NFL quarterback situation, there's no tiers. There's no elite and non-elite. It's just either you suck or you can win a Super Bowl. And Jameis Winston will, in my estimation, will ever be a really good sucky quarterback.
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The World Series hangover is a real psychological and physical phenomenon for players
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A quality Latin player who can bridge the language barrier is the most important part of a good clubhouse
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