Strong Like Elephant

No, that's not photoshopped.  That is A.J. Burnett feeding an endangered elephant in Busch Gardens, Florida.  The image is taken from riveraveblues.com.

A.J. pitched an excellent game yesterday; he threw a first-pitch strike at a very high percentage (to the first 11 batters, in fact), and his curve was at its best yesterday.  His demeanor was awesome: very aggressive and almost angry from the time he stepped on the mound as Marilyn Manson screeched over the loudspeakers.  

Props to A.J. for pitching one of his best games of the year at the most important time for his team.  

More on Game 2 later today.