Streaky side story... If you look on the overall leaderboard for this game today, you'd note that the longest current streak is 37. The next highest is 34, and it slowly works its way down the list. If you get to the #8 spot, there is a sight to behold. Pretty much all of the people on the leaderboard have dominant A-list hitters as their selection today. Guys like Adrian Gonzalez, Ryan Braun, Zimmerman, Pablo Sandoval, etc... All except for #8, that is. #8 is an entry named "finelin33," who currently has an amazing streak of 27 going. Today, finelin33 is risking that amazing streak on...
Xavier Nady
That's right, Xavier effin' Nady.
So I ask you...can you imagine having a 27 streak going and clicking the select button for Xavier Nady? I have a vivid imagination, and I cannot fathom having a 27 streak and thinking "Yep, Xavier Nady...now THAT's my guy!"
I find myself wondering whether we're witnessing a man who has balls the size of Winnebagos, and antifreeze running through his veins...or a man with a vast swirling emptiness where his brain ought to be.
When you consider that:
* Nady is hitting .248 this year as a part-time player, and
* 3 of his last 5 games have been one at-bat pinch hit appearances, and
* He's facing a pitcher (Worley) that he's never seen before...
...I might lean toward the vast emptiness theory.
One thing for sure - For the first time since he played for my Padres in 2006, I'll definitely be cheering for Xavier Nady tonight.
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