Price has given up a SLG of .415 this year before tonight, compared to .363 for his career. He's striking out a lot of guys but giving up way too much hard contact. It's like hitters are really comfortable up there and hacking away. I think the point about not pitching inside enough may be a valid one.
That was one of the great days in golf history. For two guys to elevate themselves above everyone else like that and duke it out for 18 holes, for them to shoot 63 and 65 on such a difficult course, was something to see.
It's just the way the compensation system is set up under the CBA. What's he making this year, something like $650K - and that's only because the Sox were generous enough to pay him more than they had to.
I must say the home plate ump last night did a very good job calling balls and strikes. It was a tight zone but consistent. I didn't notice any blatantly bad calls or bitching by players or managers.