I just had to write about it. Today it was announced that Kirk Rueter retired as a Giant (SFGIANTS article). Woody has always been one of my favorites and when he was designated for assignment last season my heart really sank. If anything, I wanted to see the Giants win it all with Kirk, JT, Barry, Marquis, and Rich still onboard. But....Rich and JT were lost to free agency and Marquis and Kirk were released to make room for other players.
Woody always embodied smart play. His best fastball was 85mph and if the beginning of last season was any indication, he relied heavily on the defense for ground balls. He simply located his fastball and used a wide array of combination pitches, altering speeds each time, to throw off batters. He made use of whatever he had in hir toolbox and just played it smart.
I'm sorry you didn't get to retire in your own terms, Woody. But I am forever in awe of you and in my own selfish way, am happy to see you retire as a Giant.
Now if you could just open The Shed to the public.....
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