Today's Starting Pitchers Are Going To Stare At You Now...
The Braves vs John Lannan...
Gregor Blanco - 3 for 3, 1.000 AVG.
Matt Diaz - 4 for 10, .400 AVG.
Yunel Escobar - 3 for 12, .250 AVG.
Jeff Francoeur - 6 for 12, .500 AVG, 1 HR, 5 RBI's.
Kelly Johnson - 6 for 15, .400 AVG, 2 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI's.
Chipper Jones - 3 for 13, .231 AVG, 2 RBI's.
Casey Kotchman - 2 for 5, .400 AVG, 1 2B.
Brian McCann - 4 for 14, .286 AVG, 1 2B.
Nate McLouth - 2 for 6, .333 AVG, 2 2B.
DC Lefty John Lannan On XM's Inside Pitch w/ Jeff Joyce and Kevin Kennedy...(paraphrasing from notes)...
Q: Who did you look up to as a lefty?
Lannan: I liked watching Tom Glavine throw, Andy Pettite, Randy Johnson...
Q: The '09 Season?
Lannan: Goal is to go out there every five days and try to get a win for the team...
Q: Young Nationals' Starters?
Lannan: The young starters are starting to get it., Jordan Zimmermann, Craig Stammen, Ross Detwiler, all have incredible stuff, and they're learning to trust their stuff...
Q: PItching Coach Change?
Lannan: Sad to see Randy St. Claire go, but have a great relationship with Steve McCatty, good change for me...
TAWH...Yes He Sings Too...(ed. note - "Thanks for the tip, Little Lady.")
Tim Hudson and Willie Harris....hilarious!!!
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