We spoke often about ‘big games’ and he instilled this belief in me, even before I had a chance to pitch in a truly big game, that when the time came I’d answer the bell. The post season success I’ve been blessed to enjoy I’ve always known to be a direct result of who and what he was. I’ve never in my life run across anyone that didn’t have something kind and good to say about him, and after knowing him the past 17 years I know why.
Jan 14, 2008
RIP Johnny Podres
Johnny Podres, pitching coach of the '93 Phils, has died. Curt Schilling, who has pitched plenty of big games from '93 to '07, credits him for preparing him to take the ball in big spots:
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