Jon Lester trying 'Jordan-to-Pippen bounce' in unorthodox attempt to solve throwing problem

[Rock Strongo]

good lord. i cant believe we covered this up, that well in his time here.

Lester trying 'Jordan-to-Pippen bounce' throw

 

[Rock Strongo]

Jon Lester is trying to channel his inner Chicago Bull to solve his well-documented throwing problem.

Lester told reporters Sunday that he's been working on intentionally bouncing throws to first base this spring training, referring to Bulls legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.

"We've been working on the Jordan-to-Pippen bounce pass," said Lester, who revealed that he has been trying out the new approach with Cubs third-base coach Brian Butterfield.

"Just eliminate all tension and bounce it over there. ... I don't really care what it looks like. I don't care if it bounces 72 times over there. An out's an out."

Jon Lester

 

[williewilliejuan]

Didn't he try this a couple of years ago during the Cubs' championship run?

 

[Cedrique]

At least he's not working on the Sasser bounce

 

[Rock Strongo]

At least he's not working on the Sasser bounce

 

[Bolts]

He should go back to the glove throw

 

[Davis_Mike]

The guy just needs a good sports psychologist.

 

[SJ76]

Looks more like Rick Ankiel to Bill Buckner than MJ to Pipp. Goodness man just throw the dam ball

 

[SJ76]