CHICAGO -- Indians manager Terry Francona's eyes widened at the mention of the play on Sunday morning. One night earlier, catcher Yan Gomes threw out Tyler Saladino from his knees. The quickness and strength displayed in only a few seconds blew Francona away.
"Santiago-esque. That was unbelievable, man," Francona said prior to Sunday's game against the White Sox. "That was his only way to throw it, because the [pitch] took him there and the guy had such a good jump. That's some serious arm strength. That was sick."
Francona was referencing former Major League catcher Benito Santiago, who made throwing out basestealers from his knees look easy.