LaTroy Hawkins never changes. Thank god!

Ah LaTroy...so many years of failure...and so enjoyable.

The "E.Z. Gas" years with the Twins, including the year where his ERA was 6.66...

The Cubs seasons, where he personally made sure they didn't make the playoffs...

His time with the Yankees, which included this gem from 2008 (right before he was released)

LaTroy Hawkins has been suspended three games for throwing an inside, head-high pitch to Baltimore Orioles left fielder Luke Scott

In said game, he did that twice, and missed twice!

The 2010 Brewers season, when he had an ERA of 8+...

It was that season that came to mind late last night, as Hawkins arrived in the 9th to "save" the game for the Mets.  Yes, he still pitches...and there he was in a pressure situation.  My memory tied 2010 with last night to one player: Andre Ethier.

2010
Bottom of the 9th, tie game.  LaTroy loads the bases and faces Andre.

WHOOPS!

(Look at LaTroy's face.  Uh oh.)

2013

Bottom of the 9th, Mets up 2.  Hawkins gives up a single to Mark Ellis, and then Jerry Harriston Jr. hits a comebacker (no pun intended) to LaTroy's junk.  Right to the junk.  LaTroy, of course not wearing a cup, and whose crotch is hurting, stays in the game.

("A stretcher for his balls?!")


Maybe it won't hurt if...hey - is that Andre Ethier?

WHOOPS!

The Dodgers go on to sweep the Mets in 12 innings thanks to Gonzo doing what he does on a daily basis.  By that time, LaTroy was icing down yet another failure.

Chris Capuano pitched and naturally looked over-whelmed.  Brandon League and Carlos Marmol were also involved...and the Dodgers STILL won.  But let there be no discussion: LaTroy was last night's hero.