Troy Percival on Scott Kazmir: Stop Trying

by Rev Halofan on May 14, 2010 4:00 PM PDT in Angels News

So in this 45-second audio clip that is a must listen for all Angels fans, AM 830's Jeff Biggs has the opportunity to ask Troy Percival about the Angels lefty Scot Kazmir. Ever the professional, Biggsy predicates his question by noting that Kazmir's lack of success is not reflection on his effort and describes the many ways that Kaz is trying to get back on track.

Percival's answer is in the form of sage advice that mimics some of recent history's most popular philosophers:

Master Yoda on effort: Do or Do Not. There is No Try.
The Tombstone of poet Charles Bukowski reads: Don't Try
Troy Percival: Stop Trying.... grab the ball, go out there, throw it.

DIG THIS AUDIO FILE: Troy Percival on Scott Kazmir's Approach

Ya know that feeling when you are looking at the past and suddenly you realize that you're looking at the future? Yeah...

Thanks as always to the production crew and on-air talent at KLAA.

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WTY's ERA+ = 159 : - ) -- Kevin Frandsen > Brandon Wood??????

by Figgi4life on May 14, 2010 4:04 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Percy's a genius,

a pure genuis.

Alright Brandon, you're free..........and we're waiting.

by halofan4life on May 14, 2010 4:06 PM PDT reply actions

"Just another Halo victory" - Rory Markas

by Slyintine on May 14, 2010 4:21 PM PDT reply actions

Very wise words..

From the IE’s very own. Damn I miss Percy.

YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....

by halofolife on May 14, 2010 4:30 PM PDT reply actions

Maybe the Angels will really think
to make Percy they next pitching coach.

by phoenix15 on May 14, 2010 5:02 PM PDT reply actions

I’ll bet Percival is just pissed because he has Kazmir on his fantasy team!

(joke … we all know Percy’s feeling about fantasy teams!)

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on May 14, 2010 5:33 PM PDT reply actions

gangster.

What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.

by clover_black on May 14, 2010 5:54 PM PDT reply actions

Percy for coach

Or else hire Yoda.

The HK-47 hitting droid is the finest line drive machine ever built

by RallyMonkey5 on May 14, 2010 6:17 PM PDT reply actions

Matsui Batting 6th and Kendrick 2nd

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by TheAngelsColts on May 14, 2010 6:34 PM PDT reply actions

QUESTION: Can Percy coach starters?

SECOND QUESTION: How do we know Butch isnt saying the exact same thing?

red colors and jaded pasts...

by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on May 14, 2010 6:44 PM PDT reply actions

Quote:

“Managers and coaches often get too much credit and too much blame,” said Randy Wolf, who last season led the National League in starts and posted his best earned-run average in seven seasons under Honeycutt before signing as a free agent with the Brewers. “I’ll never blame a pitching coach because I’m almost positive a pitching coach has never thrown a pitch for me.”

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red colors and jaded pasts...

by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on May 14, 2010 6:49 PM PDT reply actions