Prochaska said he used throw the knuckleball back in high school and also said: “The knuckleball was the only way I could get out Josh Hamilton.”

Prochaska isn’t the only pitcher that has struggled to get out Hamilton. But maybe others can also resort to the knuckler when they face the left-handed slugger next time.

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They Said It: Mike Prochaska

“I tried to play him in the outfield. It didn’t work. He couldn’t throw in from the outfield.”

I saw the big bold quote on this story before I even read it. And when I saw it – I just about spit a mouthful of Mt. Dew all over my computer screen. Now – this is a quote! A quote from none other than the ‘Master of Words’ – Jim Leyland.

Leyland is obviously fed up with hearing about Gary Sheffield’s claim that the 39-year-old can still play the outfield every day. Right now it looks like Sheff is having a hard time just swinging the bat (.210 average).

Leyland says he told Sheffield, before being traded from the New York Yankees, that he would only DH. So – maybe Sheffield is just in denial. Either way, one thing is certain. When a quote like this comes out, maybe you should think if you really have a legitimate claim. Sheffield may need to rethink the situation.

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The Master of Words: Jim Leyland