Pierzynski rules

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.

I can't help myself

Go Sox Go

(White Sox, of course)

Pirate

I am fairly certain all communication philosophy can be derived from two movies...

1. Army of Darkness
2. Pirates of the Caribbean

From the latter movie, an example....

When Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is fighting William Turner (Orlando Bloom) early in the movie, he takes a shortcut to gain advantage. Bloom calls him out and accuses him of unfair play. Sparrow looks back at him and simply says "pirate".

With one world and some mild body English, Capt. Jack conveys the concept...

"Well of COURSE I cheated you dolt. Duh. Did you expect a person in the profession I have chosen to play fair? Shoot straight? Your concern is ill placed and of no concern to me."

Thus illustrating the power of concise language. A noble communication concept to say the least.

Well, this was probably a long way around talking about a clever movie scene - and not particularly useful, but...

Pirate.

(See, it works)