The Phenomenon that is Greg Maddux

Greg Maddux is the opitomy of why I love baseball. He just gets it done, and you never hear anything negative about him. He is the kind of guy you want to pull for. Maddux doesn't overpower any hitter, he just pitches them to death. He knows how to extend the black of the plate, and change speeds better than any other pitchers in the game right now. That is a huge reason for his longevity.

Last night, Maddux threw eight shutout innings, including shuting down Bonds. Maddux is one of four pitchers who has given up eight homers to Bonds (eight is the most by any one pitcher). Maddux not only threw just 68 pitches last night, but he flashed that Gold Glove leather also, by snagging a laser off of Bonds' bat.

Maddux just keeps getting it done, and I believe he can still pitch at this level because he deserves to be successful. Not enough athlete's live there lives with charma in mind. Maddux conducts himself in a way that he deserves to have success on the field. You never hear about him in a negative light, he has always been a good clubhouse guy, and constantly trying to pay it forward to the young pitches on the staff. When he takes the field, he can concentrate on pitching, because he doesn't bring baggage with him.

Overall, Maddux is what is right with baseball, and I can't wait to see him lead the once dismal Dodgers to the playoffs soon.