So as I have decided to take time away from my busy schedule of exams and watching ESPNEWS, I have undertaken what seems to be a monumental task. I plan to make a Hall of Fame case for Chad Curtis. My friend Tom "El Matador" Pistolas has been enamored with this current gym teacher for pretty much his entire life. So allow me to make these points and blow your mind:
(1) He is a Clutch Player- Curtis came onto the scene as a member of the California Angels and became a bit of a superfluos player. He did not really impress much in his early years. But after bouncing around the league for a while, he found a home in pinstripes. As he was thrust into the media spotlight, Curtis excelled beyond belief. Nothing was more highlighted then his performance against the Atlanta Braves in the 1999 World Series. Curtis hit a walk-off home run, his second of the night, to thrust the Yankees to a game 3 win.
(2) Elite Company- Pistolas makes note of this fact more than others. Curtis is a member of the elite 100 Home Run/200 steal Club. Now, this may seem like a broad club to be a part of, so much so that as I researched who else was in the club I received a "too broad search" answer from my computer. However, this unparalled combination of speed and power will perhaps never be matched again.
(3) Jump Throw- His true bread and butter. The leaping throw, getting every bit of energy out of his body, has become a cornerstone of any major leaguers repetoire. Though it looks like a full body dry heave, Curtis made sure that his throws were right on the money. The jump throw has become very popular today, especially as the winning run is rounding 3rd base. Look at Sportscenter and see when a game winning run is coming home, everyone jump throws. It simply adds to the theatre of the moment. And that is what Curtis was all about.
(4) He snubbed Jim Gray- After that game 3, Curtis refused to speak with Jim Gray because of what Gray did to Pete Rose at the All-Star game. I absolutely love this move. Jim Gray is a pompous ass and I could not believe that he would ruin Rose's moment to shine in the All-Star tribute to him. Yes, Rose bet on baseball. But he bet against teams he was playing. He bet for his team, he never shaved points or anything. So I am glad Curtis rejected Gray on national television.
(1) He is a Clutch Player- Curtis came onto the scene as a member of the California Angels and became a bit of a superfluos player. He did not really impress much in his early years. But after bouncing around the league for a while, he found a home in pinstripes. As he was thrust into the media spotlight, Curtis excelled beyond belief. Nothing was more highlighted then his performance against the Atlanta Braves in the 1999 World Series. Curtis hit a walk-off home run, his second of the night, to thrust the Yankees to a game 3 win.
(2) Elite Company- Pistolas makes note of this fact more than others. Curtis is a member of the elite 100 Home Run/200 steal Club. Now, this may seem like a broad club to be a part of, so much so that as I researched who else was in the club I received a "too broad search" answer from my computer. However, this unparalled combination of speed and power will perhaps never be matched again.
(3) Jump Throw- His true bread and butter. The leaping throw, getting every bit of energy out of his body, has become a cornerstone of any major leaguers repetoire. Though it looks like a full body dry heave, Curtis made sure that his throws were right on the money. The jump throw has become very popular today, especially as the winning run is rounding 3rd base. Look at Sportscenter and see when a game winning run is coming home, everyone jump throws. It simply adds to the theatre of the moment. And that is what Curtis was all about.
(4) He snubbed Jim Gray- After that game 3, Curtis refused to speak with Jim Gray because of what Gray did to Pete Rose at the All-Star game. I absolutely love this move. Jim Gray is a pompous ass and I could not believe that he would ruin Rose's moment to shine in the All-Star tribute to him. Yes, Rose bet on baseball. But he bet against teams he was playing. He bet for his team, he never shaved points or anything. So I am glad Curtis rejected Gray on national television.
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