Author Topic: Strange Gammons note re the rocket (Read 2149 times)

WulawHorn · « **on:** March 29, 2006, 01:53:25 pm »

In his WBC notes on his ESPN blog he said that Roger puts icy hot on his garbage and thighs before starts, so that he doesn't get too "comfortable" out on the mound.

I think that this is one of the most bizare things I've ever heard- had anyone else heard this to be the case with him?

Apparently, Jake Peevy did it for the next start and "liked" it as well. A disturbing trend in MLB.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2006, 01:54:49 pm »

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In his WBC notes on his ESPN blog he said that Roger puts icy hot on his garbage and thighs before starts, so that he doesn't get too "comfortable" out on the mound.

I think that this is one of the most bizare things I've ever heard- had anyone else heard this to be the case with him?

Apparently, Jake Peevy did it for the next start and "liked" it as well. A disturbing trend in MLB.

I wonder how this compares to the car battery technique.

WulawHorn · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2006, 01:57:53 pm »

since sparky didn't light up his boys on the car battery I'd say clemens deal is worse. It must not affect virility, he hasn't done it long, or some of his sons are the mailmans I guess.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2006, 01:58:03 pm »

you gotta do what you gotta do since mlb banned amphetamines.

S.P. Rodriguez · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2006, 02:10:04 pm »

Is there a link to this anywhere? I don't mean to doubt you but having seen someone get the old icey-hot in the jock joke pulled on them, that's not just something you use as motivation unless you are one sick sick puppy.

Never mind... I found it. WFT! Anyway, the article is "Insider" material and, as such, I'll refrain from posting the quote...

Here's the web page

WulawHorn · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2006, 02:55:26 pm »

correct- insider on Gammons blog. Just strange all the way around.

das · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2006, 03:04:57 pm »

Competitive runners do that same thing sometimes. Same principle as running away from a swarm of hornets.

Alkie · « **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2006, 03:10:59 pm »

I don't get it. What exactly is "wrong" with this?

Think about it. When you're having sex, you do what? That's right. Think about Roger Clemens.

So when Roger Clemens pitches, he does what? That's RIGHT. Thinks about fucking a cold barely-alive fish.

Duh.

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