Sparky Lyle
Sparky Lyle
Albert Walter "Sparky" Lyleis an American former left-handed relief pitcher who spent sixteen seasons in Major League Baseballfrom 1967 through 1982. He was a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago White Sox...
found george
When George found out about it, it was church.
ball both good threw time
They threw the ball well. Pitching, for being the first time out, was pretty good on both sides.
cold good hands trying
There's been good pitching, but the hitters' hands are cold and they are just trying to keep them warm.
adapting astute good learn seriously taking
That's how you get to learn pitchers, and he is adapting to that very well. Brett is very astute at what he's doing. He's taking it seriously and getting a good read.
best finding five game happy innings pitcher pitching stuff win
You're always happy when you can get a Triple-A or big-league pitcher because most, as a whole, know what they are doing. Finding a way to win a game or go five innings when you don't have your best stuff is what pitching is all about.
baseman best continues jeff league offensive past success third threats three top year
Jeff has been a big part of our success the past three years. He's been one of the top offensive threats each year and he continues to be the best third baseman this league has seen.
experience larry looking recently veteran
Larry has the experience we are looking for at first base. He's a veteran who was just recently in Triple-A, and we feel he'll do well in our league.
accurate definitely hit hitters
He's definitely got the tools. He's accurate and he could hit with any of the big hitters on the tour.
rest
He's going to play the rest of the way out.
great hit sure
He's great defensively, and I'm sure he can hit a little bit.
calls changes worst
He was safe, no if ands or butts about it. That was one of the worst calls of the year. That wasn't even a contest. It changes the whole thing.
confidence guys hard
I really don't know why. I know one thing: My guys go out there and play hard for me. That is such a confidence booster for me.
arrived kidding ready throwing
He arrived here and said he was ready to throw, and he was not kidding around. The way he is throwing now, I can't see us having him for the whole year.
bona couple goes good guy guys knew seriously until work
I knew this guy was a bona fide closer, but to see him go out and throw, he is very very good. A lot of times you don't know about these guys until you see them a couple times, but he is very legitimate. He goes about his work seriously but still has a good time.