Mike Gonzalez, the new "rocker" in the Braves bullpen?

Mike Gonzalez of the Braves pitches to the last batter for the Houston Astros on July 4, 2008. Watch him rock before going into his windup. The Braves won the game 6-2.

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[maymay1209]

he looks drunk!! go braves!!

[MrRavensrule1989]

WOW why don't u just marry him.

[jjjhs08]

yeah, i understand where you're coming from, but i dont think its really making a huge difference in the end, major league hitters can get used to any motion, thats why a lot of the pitchers with odd windups from japan were good only their first couple years

[mranonam]

Why would he need to do it? I've pitched and I'm sure you have too. Starting your windup and then stopping several times is not natural. I don't see why he would have to do it unless he needed to gain an edge.

It's legal so whatever. I just don't really appreciate it.

[jjjhs08]

how is that chickenshit? what are you even talking about? compensation for a lack of talent? first of all, hes extremely talented and has put up great numbers in his career...secondly, how is this rocking before going into his windup supposed to compensate him? its just his motion...

[jjjhs08]

he doesnt do this to distract hitters...pitchers just have different motions they are used to and feel comfortable doing...any major league hitter can pick up on a pitchers motion after several at bats..he just does it cause hes used to it

[jerrell1806]

i was saying that because ppl were calling him a distraction don't get it twisted kid im a down south man born and raised and i love the Braves. thanks for replying...as if i cared

[spamererisback]

Yet still got sweeped

[jerrell1806]

Yea that series lol

[CKYTMBeRule]

You mean while the Phillies were busy getting sweept by the Braves?