OK, the Red Sox newest catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia does come with baggage. Apparently, he's been in the minors because he's Rube Baker from the movie "Major League II." Yes, he can't throw the ball back to the pitcher!
In case you've forgotten, here's the exchange from the movie between Rube and Jake Taylor -
Jake Taylor: Rube, what's going through your head just before you throw the ball back to the pitcher?
Rube Baker: I'm thinking, "Damn, I don't want to screw this up."
Jake Taylor: Well, what are you thinking when you throw a strike to nail the runner down at second base?
Rube Baker: Well, I, I'm not thinking nothing. I just throw it.
Jake Taylor: You see what I'm getting at?
Rube Baker: You want the pitcher to pitch from second base?
Jake Taylor: [frustrated, blank look] Oooogh.
Oh my indeed!
Here's more from Mr. Baker -
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