OK, I get the concept. Namely, that the fact that Carl Pavano is acutally pitching in competitive, it not meaningful, games, is such a gigantic thing that any and all comments about his pitching must be totally, unfailingly, relentlessly, positive.
Joe Torre was asked about Pavano's most recent outing.
Star-Ledger: Joe, a shaky outing for Pavano today . . . any thoughts on what might've caused that?
Joe Torre: Careful now, I wouldn't call it "shaky." I saw a lot of good things out there today.
Daily News: Err, Joe . . . 2.1 innings, 19 hits, 14 runs, all earned . . .
Joe: Well, you can't just look at the box score. 13 of those hits were ground balls. His stuff is down, that's all we're looking for.
New Haven Register: . . . 4 wild pitches, 2 home runs . . .
Joe: . . . and he wasn't walking people! that's important!
St. Regis High School Bugle: Mr. Torre, did I see Pavano wince a little after he threw his last pitch? Given his history--
Yankees PR Director: That concludes the press conference, guys . . thanks a lot for coming . . . there's cold cuts out there for you all . . . oh, and hats . . . grab a hat on your way out . . . and a ball! I had Donnie sign a couple hundred baseballs this morning -- grab some of those . . .
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