Yes... but then the next pitch WAS a strike. Even if it was outside, you have to swing, cause the ump is calling them strikes. Taking just ensures that you strike out.
123 inning for Joba? Come on now. Don't make it easy on him.
Also, this ump is ridiculously inconsistent. 3 straight balls out side he calls strikes. Next batter they are balls again.
I didn't say that. I just think it's funny how he tried to "jinx" Yankee stadium with an Ortiz Jersey and now Ortiz has the longest homerless drought of his career, while everyone playing at Yankee Stadium is hitting them out.