southsider2k5 10,930 Posted April 10, 2011 QUOTE (hi8is @ Apr 10, 2011 -> 11:36 AM) I really like this quote from Humber: Specifically - the part about "allowing yourself to get out of the way." In any productive craft or creative endeavor - this is so true. Baseball and life relate so closely in terms of the lessons that can be applied and gleaned. He is sounding more and more like Gavin Floyd, both in stuff and mental make up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiliIrishHammock24 819 Posted April 10, 2011 QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 10, 2011 -> 12:14 PM) So his name is pronounced Umber. The H is silent. Weird, but hey, gotta go with it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74PfW9y6D9w Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco72 0 Posted April 10, 2011 QUOTE (hi8is @ Apr 10, 2011 -> 12:36 PM) I really like this quote from Humber: Specifically - the part about "allowing yourself to get out of the way." In any productive craft or creative endeavor - this is so true. Baseball and life relate so closely in terms of the lessons that can be applied and gleaned. I think this is how Sox fans should take it too. He had a good first start. Give him another - let him keep going as long as he's performing. As a fan, I am not expecting this to continue, but you gotta ride it as long as you can especially since it buys more time for Peavy and extra rest for the other starters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macsandz 355 Posted April 26, 2011 What a job by Phil Umber. Another Coop masterpiece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigEdWalsh 2 Posted April 26, 2011 Indeed. It was Humber-rific! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
witesoxfan 0 Posted April 26, 2011 QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Apr 25, 2011 -> 09:39 PM) What a job by Phil Umber. Another Coop masterpiece. Little early to be declaring Humber a Coop masterpiece, isn't it? Remember Scott Schoenweis? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buehrle>Wood 1,134 Posted April 26, 2011 The Show was the first thing that came to mind with everyone praising Humber. Still, the first 4 starts are at least encouraging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real 59 Posted April 26, 2011 i was at work during most of the game and was just watching the gameday at-bats, and noticed AJ had him throwing first pitch changeups like 90% of the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiliIrishHammock24 819 Posted April 26, 2011 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 25, 2011 -> 11:27 PM) Little early to be declaring Humber a Coop masterpiece, isn't it? Remember Scott Schoenweis? Yeah, even I, who was one of the most confident in Humber before the season, think we need to give him at least 2-3 more solid starts before I believe he has really turned the corner. And by that time, Peavy will probably be ready, so it's going to be interesting to see what Ozzie does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 0 Posted April 26, 2011 i was at work during most of the game and was just watching the gameday at-bats, and noticed AJ had him throwing first pitch changeups like 90% of the time That's not all. He stands batters straight up. Even with runners (not that he had many). I'm watching this guy and going...holy s***, this kid has balls. You have to be strong to still throw 94 like that, as if 94 isn't hard enough. He was really great to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatnom 11 Posted April 26, 2011 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 25, 2011 -> 10:27 PM) Little early to be declaring Humber a Coop masterpiece, isn't it? Remember Scott Schoenweis? Forget it, he's rolling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ginger Kid 12 Posted April 26, 2011 QUOTE (gatnom @ Apr 25, 2011 -> 08:56 PM) Forget it, he's rolling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wanne 156 Posted April 26, 2011 I really had no idea he was the 3rd overall pick in the draft in '04 til tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thad Bosley 790 Posted April 26, 2011 (edited) I was at the game (as I will be for each game in this series), and it was just absolutely wonderful to witness how quiet that stadium was for most of the game, not only because they were being no-hit thru the first 6 1/3 game of the game, but by a former 1st round draft pick of the Mets no less. "If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere...." - indeed! : ) Edited April 26, 2011 by Thad Bosley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hi8is 2,790 Posted April 26, 2011 I can't believe that people on this board are still pointing to negitives after a preformance like that. Give me a break. Eat some crow - or in this case, some Humber-Pie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
witesoxfan 0 Posted April 26, 2011 QUOTE (hi8is @ Apr 26, 2011 -> 12:10 AM) I can't believe that people on this board are still pointing to negitives after a preformance like that. Give me a break. Eat some crow - or in this case, some Humber-Pie. There are always things that can be improved, just as there are always things that go well. In this game, as a player or a fan or anything in between, you never want to get too high nor too low. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogan873 948 Posted April 26, 2011 Regardless of what pitches he threw when and to who, what impressed me was his confidence. He never seemed shaken or nervous. Even after losing the no hit bid he came back and continued to pitch well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Allen 5,371 Posted April 26, 2011 What's up with the Yankees hitting coach? They can't hit a waiver claim. He needs to get fired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balta1701 5,038 Posted April 26, 2011 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 25, 2011 -> 11:27 PM) Little early to be declaring Humber a Coop masterpiece, isn't it? Remember Scott Schoenweis? Are you suggesting that Humber is juicing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reddy 33 Posted April 26, 2011 QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Apr 25, 2011 -> 10:41 PM) I was at the game (as I will be for each game in this series), and it was just absolutely wonderful to witness how quiet that stadium was for most of the game, not only because they were being no-hit thru the first 6 1/3 game of the game, but by a former 1st round draft pick of the Mets no less. "If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere...." - indeed! : ) and how LOUD it got on the A-Rod single. you know it's been going good when the yankee fans get that excited over a single. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve9347 243 Posted April 26, 2011 Coop hath fixed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve9347 243 Posted April 26, 2011 QUOTE (Reddy @ Apr 26, 2011 -> 07:53 AM) and how LOUD it got on the A-Rod single. you know it's been going good when the yankee fans get that excited over a single. Let alone by anything A-Rod does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 10,930 Posted April 26, 2011 QUOTE (hi8is @ Apr 26, 2011 -> 12:10 AM) I can't believe that people on this board are still pointing to negitives after a preformance like that. Give me a break. Eat some crow - or in this case, some Humber-Pie. That is my new fantasy team name... Serving up Humber Pie And yes I know that no one cares about my fantasy team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chetkincaid 404 Posted April 26, 2011 Last night on ESPN radio, they were calling him PAUL Humber. They didn't even know his name. ESPN sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Critic 2 Posted April 26, 2011 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 26, 2011 -> 07:26 AM) What's up with the Yankees hitting coach? They can't hit a waiver claim. He needs to get fired. Greg Walker was secretly coaching the Yankees hitters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
