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- Revolutionista, on 11/07/2008, -1/+7Arguably the smartest and most knowledgeable pitcher in baseball history. Maddux has a history of making batters hate themselves... his intelligence of the pitcher/batter conflict is astonishing. Also one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
Yes, I know the Gold Glove strictly applies to Maddux as a fielder. He's just that good. - xOKxWhy, on 11/07/2008, -1/+7The man deserves it, such a great pitcher
- philomatic, on 02/08/2009, -0/+3From wikipedia:
Braves catcher Eddie Perez tells the story of Maddux intentionally allowing a home run to the Astros' Jeff Bagwell, in anticipation of facing Bagwell in the playoffs months later. Maddux felt Bagwell would instinctively be looking for the same pitch again, which Maddux would then refuse to throw.[11] On another occasion while sitting on the bench, Maddux once told his teammates, "Watch this, we might need to call an ambulance for the first base coach." The batter, Los Angeles' José Hernández, drove the next pitch into the chest of the Dodgers' first base coach. Maddux had noticed that Hernandez, who'd been pitched inside by Braves pitching during the series, had shifted his batting stance slightly.[5] ...
Check out the rest of the 'Talents and Accomplishments' section on Maddux, it's interesting and damned impressive.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Maddux - Tegurit34, on 11/07/2008, -0/+1It's true that the Gold Glove is a joke, but even objective evidence says Maddux was one to deserve it.
Now Michael Young and Nate McLouth? Those are just freaking jokes. - SonicAD, on 11/07/2008, -0/+1Shoutout to Nate McLouth for his Gold Glove, he's from my hometown!
- BrokenVisage, on 11/07/2008, -1/+2Almost incomprehensible.
- Metadrew, on 11/07/2008, -0/+1Wow, Yadier finally got some recognition
- FreddieD, on 11/07/2008, -0/+1Ironic that this was actually one of his worst defensive years. Ah well, it makes up for the other three years that he legitimately should have won. I wonder if he would have won this year had he not had a career year at the plate?
- Ourcellardoor, on 11/07/2008, -1/+1...No. Cy Young? Nolan Ryan? Sandy Koufax? Lefty Grove?
He's up there, but you cannot say greatest. - wampastompa, on 11/07/2008, -1/+1The man is truly incredible, ever since I used to mimic his pitches while watching the Braves he's been my favorite ball player. Probably always will be too.
- scoottie, on 11/07/2008, -2/+1if its pure gold he can sell it for good money .....
;p - jn1167, on 11/07/2008, -2/+1Congratz.
- inactive, on 11/07/2008, -2/+1Is it true that he is retiring?
- pointsguy, on 11/07/2008, -4/+2It's a shame the Gold Glove award, like many others, are based on reputation more than actual performance. There are several other pitchers who deserved this award more than Maddux. But since the voters are clueless, they go with old reliable.
- Hilsee, on 11/07/2008, -5/+04th
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