I have found the key to Manny Parra's (lack of ) success

Manny Parra has had a rough start to the season and many Brewers fans are left wondering where the promising young left-handers "stuff" has gone. Today, I discovered the answer.







Here's Manny in July of 2008...
















And in June of 2008...


















And making a late-season appearance in 2007....













And this was Manny on Tuesday.














Any good uni-nerd would know that Manny's new-found preference for pajama-length, baggy-bottomed pants is the reason for his struggles.

Just ask Dave Bush. He sports the high pants/socks look and took a no-hitter into the 8th inning today.

Coincidence? I think not!

Edit: I forgot to mention that this change (along with the number change noted in the comments) are especially odd for a player as clearly superstitious as Manny. He won’t step on the chalk line on his way in and out of the dugout – he hops over it – but he’ll change his number and his look?

Seems strange – I wish I could ask him about it!