It can sort of change who you are. I am not the same person I was at 14. Or even four years ago. He's also learned to deal w/more pressure, i.e. NLDS.
But thank you, God, for you're all knowing wisdom: "he WILL be a basket case" "he has NO shot..."
It's saying s*** like that, believing s*** like that, that makes it worse makes it true. Mental thought can literally change the physical and metaphysical world around you.
But okay, Greinke sucks, right? So let's go get Garza the guy that can't control his emotions. The ump will say ball four when its clearly strike three and Garza loses his s*** and cant find the K zone again. Lester 2.0.
I mean, any pitcher has their problems. All players have their problems.
Ortiz is old and washed up but yet leading this team in all aspects. Things change. People wow you. I like the risk with the high upside on Greinke.
Honestly, I think Greinke would work out great for us. But, I don't think Cherryington will go after him. Maybe we'll get someone. I wouldn't be at all surprised if this team is scrambling for a pitcher on the deadline and end up with nothing.
Off topic: if Lackey dies mysteriously do we still owe his family the $$?