On the eve of what will hopefully be an enjoyable World Series for White Sox fans, I thought I would suggest some communication lessons taught to us by Professor A. J. Pierzynski in the American League Championship Series:
Lesson 1: Sometimes "what the heck" is an effective strategy
Two outs in the ninth inning of Game 2. Two Strikes. Bad pitch. Bad swing. You're out... well kinda. Maybe not. A. J. thought the ball might have been trapped, so he ran to first base. Called safe - and several other things by Angel fans.
Lesson 2: If they don't hear the message, the message didn't exist
Game 4. Greeted warmly at Angel Stadium, Pierzynski commited catcher's interference. Or did he? The ump didn't see it and Steve Finley went "whee whee" all the way to an out at first base.
Lesson 3: Details matter
A. J. had an out call at first overturned in Game 5, because the ball was in the mitt, then the pitcher decided to pull it out, and then whack Pierzynski with empty leather. The three second rule for dropped food did not apply. Safe.
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