[vincesanity82]

The more Greg Maddux has progressed through the old-man stage of his career, the more respect I've slowly fostered for him. He was amazing in the mid-90's, but I wasn't really old enough to appreciate it fully. A quick glance at his ERA+'s from 1992 through 2000 pretty much paints the picture -- Greg Maddux was one of the all-time greats. And that's not to mention that whole, ahem, steroids-era thing.

But as Maddux has grown older, so has his legend. He's not just overpowering anymore; he's a brilliant, confounding tactician, able to place the ball anywhere and get hitters to bite at 75 mph change-ups. It's incredible to watch.

read the full story here its good stuff: ESPN - ESPN The Magazine



Greg Maddux Is Not Human - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Read the part where the bullpen catcher caught his pitch with his eyes close...a tribute to his placement of the ball.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Read the part where the bullpen catcher caught his pitch with his eyes close...a tribute to his placement of the ball.

Oh yeah. But you know what? Somehow it doesn't surprise me. I'm not sure I've ever seen another pitcher with his kind of control.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Oh yeah. But you know what? Somehow it doesn't surprise me. I'm not sure I've ever seen another pitcher with his kind of control.

No, the guy is one of a kind...he will top 350 wins this year...and that has to put him with the greats of the game.

[legend]

Sad thing is that if he was a prospect today with the kind of stuff he has that he wouldn't get a second look from most clubs.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by legend

Sad thing is that if he was a prospect today with the kind of stuff he has that he wouldn't get a second look from most clubs.

You think? Even with the control he has? I guess you could be right... most scouts these days, all they worry about is velocity.