John Lackey's Nearsightedness

I LOVE JOHN LACKEY'S STUFF especially his dominance of the Rangers over the years, but what he pulled on Saturday against them was just dumb and costly machismo. Not buying into his attempt at denial. It's what every pitcher spews out to avoid a fine. Why in the world would you throw behind someone's head (which almost always results in a miss, thankfully) AND THEN take another shot at the body, in this case, plunking Ian Kinsler in the ribs? That's ASKING to get tossed, which is precisely what happened. If Lackey was upset at Kinsler's two jacks on Friday, why not just plunk him in the ribs and forego any risk of getting thrown out of the game? Why? Because Lackey has no long-term perspective. The cost: perhaps another fine start by Lackey and eight, count 'em, 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 innings of work from your bullpen. And yes, it's Sunday and the Rangers just completed a sweep of the Angels. Somebody get Lackey his new prescription for nearsightedness quick!