Hiroki Kuroda Is A Bit Of A Psycho

He's either a little bit crazy or he just really loves punishment.

"Speaking of Kuroda's mind, Torre said the Japanese veteran and MLB rookie was rattled by his misplay, when he threw late to second base on a comebacker, but overall was more frustrated by his inability to do what he wants with his pitches.

Kuroda was so frustrated, in fact, that he spent 20 minutes running wind sprints in the outfield long after all of his teammates had gone home after his Monday night start.

'I had to do something before I went home to relieve the stress,' said Kuroda. 'I was really frustrated and had to let it out. It's something I've done before in Japan. One time, I walked home from the stadium. It's not easy to relieve the stress after a game like that.'"

There were 3 things that came to mind when I read this quote:

1. That is so Japanese. He made a mental error and didn't perform well, so he punishes himself by running wind sprints or walking home. If it was Brad Penny, he would probably just gorge himself on the clubhouse spread, go kill some animals in his backyard, and then watch reruns of 'I Love Lucy' with a tub of ice cream until he passed out in a sugar induced coma.

2. This is probably...
Vote this post up or down: 

Add Your Comment About: "Hiroki Kuroda Is A Bit Of A Psycho"

Your comment:



Featured Stories Today
The official Barack Obama basketball scouting report
( This scouting report makes references to the Obama Mixtape, which can be viewed on our original...
Michael Phelps Quiz
Ten questions about the Olympic Swimmer, Michael...
What Do You Know About Yardbarker?
15 questions to test how closely you've been paying attention to The...
Barry Zito....Fashion Model?
Barry Zito landed a modeling job with True Religion Jeans. He is adamant that this is not an...
NFL Search Results
While waiting for the 2008 NFL season to start, we have to admit that we are getting a bit...
Most Comments Today
Most Comments This Week


Top 9 Related Stories
Top MLB Quizzes
Most Popular Related Topics
Recent Dodgers Fans
Most Popular MLB Articles
More from the Blogosphere
  1. Guzman hits for cycle, Dukes homers twice for Nats (AP)
  2. Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals: Game Report..."Nationals 11 Dodgers 2 - "SWEEEEEP!! GUZMAN HITS FOR CYCLE! DUKES HITS 2 OUT!! Nationals Win Big...
  3. Dodgers activate Wade, designate Sturtze (PA SportsTicker)
  4. Wade reinstated from DL; Sturtze designated (AP)
  5. Game Thread 8/28: Washington Nationals
  6. The Los Angeles Dodgers designate Pablo Ozuna for assignment
  7. Thursday's Lunchtime Line
  8. Game Thread: Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals - 2008 Game 134 of 162. "Do The Nationals Break Out The Brooms?"
  9. Odds and Ends: Indians, Rays, Jays
  10. Stark's Latest: Teixeira, Lamb, Ibanez, Blake
  11. Ramirez only now realizes that the Dodgers didn't give him number 69
  12. I Think Theo Knew Something We Didn't
  13. Phillies - Cubs Series Preview
  14. Jacksonville Suns Edge Birmingham Barons 5-4 in 10 Innings
  15. West Michigan Whitecaps Defeat Great Lakes Loons 5-2
  16. Top Five Stories–Los Angeles Dodgers
  17. Slumping Dodgers’ streak reaches 6 losses (AP)
  18. Don't forget about the Rockies
  19. Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals: Game Report..."Nationals 5 Dodgers 4 - DC Spoilers Look For Sweep Tomorrow After Taking Second Straight From LA."
  20. Dodgers recall Blake DeWitt from Las Vegas (AP)
  21. Dodgers recall DeWitt, designate Ozuna for assignment (PA SportsTicker)
  22. Game Thread 8/27: Washington Nationals
  23. Game Thread: Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals - 2008 Game 133 of 162. "Super Dukes Returns."
  24. Odds and Ends: Burnett, Inoa, Minaya, Glavine
  25. Coste Rockets Phillies Back Into First Place
  26. Ogden Raptors Beat Up on the Idaho Falls Chukars in 9-5 Win
  27. Carlos Santana Named California League MVP
  28. 10 GM interview candidates I'd love to see...
  29. The Media Circus
  30. Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals: Game Report..."Zimmerman To Bonifacio To Belliard, The Nationals Double Play Their Way To A Win."

MLB
Friday Aug 29 (EST)    See all MLB Scores >>
  • 2
    1
    Philadelphia
    Chicago
    Bot 6th
    Box Score
  • 0
    0
    Seattle
    Cleveland
    07:05 PM
    Pick Now
  • 0
    0
    Toronto
    New York
    07:05 PM
    Pick Now
  • 0
    0
    Chicago
    Boston
    07:05 PM
    Pick Now
  • 0
    0
    Kansas City
    Detroit
    07:05 PM
    Pick Now
  • 0
    0
    Milwaukee
    Pittsburgh
    07:05 PM
    Pick Now
  • 0
    0
    Baltimore
    Tampa Bay
    07:10 PM
    Pick Now
  • 0
    0
    San Francisco
    Cincinnati
    07:10 PM
    Pick Now
  • 0
    0
    New York
    Florida
    07:10 PM
    Pick Now
  • 0
    0
    Atlanta
    Washington
    07:35 PM
    Pick Now
  • 0
    0
    St. Louis
    Houston
    08:05 PM
    Pick Now
  • 0
    0
    Los Angeles
    Arizona
    09:40 PM
    Pick Now
  • 0
    0
    Texas
    Los Angeles
    10:05 PM
    Pick Now
  • 0
    0
    Minnesota
    Oakland
    10:05 PM
    Pick Now
  • 0
    0
    Colorado
    San Diego
    10:05 PM
    Pick Now
  •  
     
    © Copyright 2008 Yardbarker, Inc. All Rights Reserved