Buddism of the Day

by nycroyal on Apr 24, 2007 6:10 PM EDT

Apparently Soria fits well in the closer's role because 1) he grew up in Mexico? and 2) he's got a great baseball IQ. Great analysis BB.

From kcroyals.com: http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070423&content_id=1926170&vkey=news_ kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc

"I think growing up in Mexico and playing as much baseball as he has -- playing before rabid crowds -- he learned a lot...You learn how to play pretty quick and you grow up down there. He's got the right attitude. He has a great baseball IQ."

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I guess this is why there are so many

great Mexican closers in the major leagues. Oh, that's right, there are none.

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by James Quinn on Apr 24, 2007 6:15 PM EDT reply actions

MEXICAN TOUGH

Just like Dennys Reyes, Elmer Dessens and Jorge de la Rosa.

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 24, 2007 6:17 PM EDT reply actions

wow... classic buddy

he would make a great president

by Freneau on Apr 24, 2007 6:41 PM EDT reply actions

Wow

That's his reasoning. Not his fearless personality or his filthy stuff. Being Mexican makes you a good closer? That's just plain stupid.

by royaldaddy on Apr 24, 2007 7:02 PM EDT reply actions

It must be a long day

I saw the title for this post and thought "Buddhism of the day"? Are the Royals playing well enough to be in a zen place? Then a few seconds later...Buddy has an interesting perspective, but I'm not sure that's the enlightened wisdom. Soria is the only reliable person out there, and the fact that he throws nasty stuff just increases that point.