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...good pitcher," Tiant said of Jenkins. "He's doing better than I do. Before, I was the only guy to win 20, but last year we spread the wins around. Everyone has to do his part...
...Tiant was confused about the Drago trade, which sent one of the Red Sox's best relievers, Dick Drago, to California for three minor league nobodies. "I don't know why those people do it, but we have to be ready for this kind of thing...
Even indoors, where Tiant was working out, all of his pitches moved well. His knuckleball waved and then broke down as it neared the plate, in the best tradition of Hoyt Wilhelm and Wilbur Wood. The knuckler, a pitch that doesn't require as much strength as the fastball, is a welcome addition to Tiant's arsenal, because he's getting older and won't be able to throw as hard as he used...
...Luis is in good shape. "I've been running, throwing every day," Tiant said in his thick Spanish accent. "My arm feels much better...
After his workout, Tiant ventured next door to the swimming pool, and stripped to reveal a tight bathing suit and a physique that would make Scott Meadow drool. After a few locker room autographs, Luis went out to swim...