4/18/10

Things that should make you angry

Francisco Rodriguez told reporters he threw an estimated 100 pitches between the 9th and 19th innings while waiting for his chance to close out Saturday's 20-inning war of attrition against the Cardinals.

-NBC Sports

This makes my head hurt.

Sure, he’s ballparking a figure, but how far off could he be?  The cameras showed K-Rod warming up at least four times during the game, if not more.  Even if he threw 50 in the bullpen (unlikely), he probably threw five warm-ups on the mound and another 24 during the game.  That’s at least 80.  At least.

Here’s hoping he doesn’t get in today.