Peter Schmuck wants you to know that, contrary to popular belief, he is more than just a bon vivant, raconteur and collector of blousy flowered shirts. He is a semi-respected journalist who has covered virtually every sport -- except luge, of course – and tackled issues that transcend the mere games people play. If that isn’t enough to qualify him to provide witty, wide-ranging commentary on the sports world ... and the rest of the world, for that matter ... he is an avid reader of history, biography and the classics, as well as a charming blowhard who pops off on both sports and politics on WBAL Radio. That means you can expect a little of everything in
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Comments
"The best way to learn is to screw up and not do it again."
That said, the O's pitchers should be Rhodes scholars
Posted by: Cereal Blogger | December 8, 2008 3:40 PM
Maddux's advice to our young pitchers... priceless!
Our young pitchers have screwed up time and time again. They haven't stopped. Oh wait, they did, at the end of the season!
Posted by: Ben W | December 8, 2008 3:41 PM
It is a shame that we humans are mortal after all.
I never got tired of watching Greg Maddux work whenever I had the chance to.
I don't know what his personal life looks like with children and their ages, but I would have to think that if he had the notion that a team would be happy to hire him on as a pitching coach. I know great players don't always translate into great coaches, but Maddux is different.
Just like Cal, he is very cerebral. He knows that you don't have to have the 100MPH fastball to get guys out.
Sorry to see Maddux hang them up, but I am glad that he realized it was his time before he hung on and had some awful seasons to tarnish what was an absolutely amazing career.
First ballot HOF'er without a doubt.
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Pete's reply: Absolutely. He said he will take one year off, but left open the possibility of coaching or teaching baseball after that.
Posted by: The Mythical One | December 8, 2008 4:09 PM
I'll miss Maddux. I used to skip school to watch him pitch on TBS. Loved those afternoon games. He'd start at 1:05 and by 2:30 the game would be over.
Posted by: Shawn | December 8, 2008 4:15 PM
With the possible exception of Palmer, Maddux was probably my favorite pitcher to watch ever. He worked quickly, threw strikes and never seemed to lose his head. It was fun being around during his career.
Posted by: alphanumerics | December 8, 2008 7:00 PM