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Ricky Nolasco is throwing a spliter
While Ricky Nolasco read the memo about how all the pitchers need to learn a changeup,  he had other ideas  . The Pirates' telecast Tuesday night zoomed in on Ricky Nolasco's grip at one point. It clearly showed Nolasco's index and middle finger spread wide over the ball before he threw a pitch that plummeted as it reached the plate. No doubt about it. Nolasco was throwing a ...
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The Wil Cordero Memorial Linkpunch, Thursday, April 24th
Walkoff Walk — Sometimes people write better than us. Each Tuesday and Thursday WoW gives you our favorite baseball links we've come across. David Appelman argues that clutch isn't just for hitters anymore. Go read about starters and relievers and a little something called 'leverage'. Baseball Analysts Ricky Nolasco is adding a splitter to his repertoire. I hope he doesn't call it Mr. Splitty. That's just ridiculous. Fish Stripes Alex Ferreyra gives some due love to Hanley Ramirez, a true fantasy stud. Because ...

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