Yordano Ventura treats opponents with something bordering on disdain, an acknowledgment that when he can command the gifts inherent in his right arm, few lineups can affect him.
As he prepared for Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, Ventura offered few compliments about the fearsome lineup of the Toronto Blue Jays. In his mind, as a 24-year-old flamethrower, the Blue Jays will act as mere fodder before him.
“Everybody knows what I feature every day, it’s no secret to this game,” said Ventura, who received translation from catching coach Pedro Grifol during a news conference at Thursday’s optional workout at Kauffman Stadium.