Goatriders of the Apocalypse

Addressing the catch

Goat Reader Lemonlaug recently said:

Why hasn't Reed Johnson's catch warranted any mention on GROTA? I mean, besides a great example of scrappy whiteness (although he was a quarter step away from unseating Aaron Rowand's bloody nose as perhaps the finest example of the genre), it was a totally awesome play.

Well, to be honest with you Lemon, I have trouble writing when my jaw is dropped. It was a hell of a play.  I particularly enjoyed the look of slack-jawed shock on the face of Kerry Wood, who apparently couldn't believe a) that he caught it, b) that he didn't die from the slide into the outfield wall, and c) that he managed to hold on.

We have a lot of man-love for Reed Johnson.  In the long run, he may be best suited to come off the bench, but he's playing with a chip on his shoulder and so long as he gets hits and draws walks, then he deserves Lou's consideration for regularly playing in center field.  (Sorry Felix Pie.) 

Reed Johnson, here's to you, and your face troll:

Reed and Troll 2

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