March 10, 20197 yr Addison Reed might be broken... https://twitter.com/LaVelleNeal/status/1102642379385958406?s=19 Yeah, I wasn't sure if it was just me or not, but Addison Reed appears to be done. I know it's spring training and all, but the couple of times I've watched him he has not looked good at all, seems like even his body language looks bad. Like he's not sure what to do next.
March 10, 20197 yr Geez I was not happy about the Perez signing because I like Mejia. I still like Mejia but this guy sure looks springtime fresh! A lefty at 97 and even spinning one in the 70's.. c'mon!I was wondering what folks were going to say about Perez after this. When they signed him I thought maybe they knew something about him that we didn't. Just goes to show that some people look a gift horse in the mouth even these days.
March 10, 20197 yr Did anyone else wonder if the Pittsburgh announcers were so bored that they strained not to be calling the game. i mean, ignoring 3 HRs so they could do an in depth interview while all that was going on? And I though Hawk Harrelson was a homer.
March 10, 20197 yr I'd be very happy to eat crow on this one. Is it possible our FO really sees something different in him that nobody has found/untapped yet?He’s still only 27 years old, and was considered by the baseball industry as one of the top prospects in all of baseball when he was coming up through the minors. It’s certainly within the realm of possibility that he could start to put it all together in his late twenties - there are lots of examples of that. And a change of scenery, new pitching coach that can help refine his (bio)mechanics and help him increase confidence could certainly help push him in the right direction. Who knows how his season will play out, but it should be fun watching. I think the FO has shown a pattern of targeting post-hype prospect guys who have become borderline AAA/AAAA but are still mainly in their prime years of 26-28. (Cave, Austin, Schoop, Perez.)
March 11, 20197 yr He’s still only 27 years old, and was considered by the baseball industry as one of the top prospects in all of baseball when he was coming up through the minors. It’s certainly within the realm of possibility that he could start to put it all together in his late twenties - there are lots of examples of that. And a change of scenery, new pitching coach that can help refine his (bio)mechanics and help him increase confidence could certainly help push him in the right direction.Who knows how his season will play out, but it should be fun watching. I think the FO has shown a pattern of targeting post-hype prospect guys who have become borderline AAA/AAAA but are still mainly in their prime years of 26-28. (Cave, Austin, Schoop, Perez.)Yes their as some call them scrap heap moves are different than the previous regime in that the targets are young and had/have high ceilings. First round picks that fans of other teams will not be happy if they succeed here. Edited March 11, 20197 yr by Original Whizzinator
March 11, 20197 yr Here's some of Gibson talking about his first outing:https://www.mlb.com/video/gibson-on-his-start-vs-orioles/c-2523324583 Gibby looked better in his second outing today. Great to watch baseball in Ft Myers today
March 13, 20197 yr Good for Ryne, but to my eye, Blue gave him a couple of gifts along the way there.
March 13, 20197 yr Garver can't catch a break. I don't know how many more baseballs off the dome his brain can take. Edited March 13, 20197 yr by Vanimal46
March 14, 20197 yr Good for Ryne, but to my eye, Blue gave him a couple of gifts along the way there.Agreed. But even still, once again, he has some absolutely NASTY stuff. Of course, if his FB sits mid to high 80's it probably doesn't matter. And I honestly don't know where he's at with FB or another offerings. But man, I am intrigued! Does he have a real chance here? Or is he bound for Rochester no matter what with a shot at coming up later? Just hard to believe, with his milb numbers and that kind of breaking ball he's never even had a cup of coffee yet.
March 14, 20197 yr Agreed. But even still, once again, he has some absolutely NASTY stuff. Of course, if his FB sits mid to high 80's it probably doesn't matter. And I honestly don't know where he's at with FB or another offerings. But man, I am intrigued! Does he have a real chance here? Or is he bound for Rochester no matter what with a shot at coming up later? Just hard to believe, with his milb numbers and that kind of breaking ball he's never even had a cup of coffee yet.For some reason, watching Harper pitch, I’m thinking of Pat Neshek.
March 14, 20197 yr https://twitter.com/TFTwins/status/1105671158555398146?s=19https://twitter.com/TFTwins/status/1105681142596931584?s=19Man if Harper had a mid 90s heater I’d seriously consider him for a closer role in the MLB... hopefully he’s just a late bloomer and the fastball will come.
March 14, 20197 yr For some reason, watching Harper pitch, I’m thinking of Pat Neshek.Can you elaborate? I don't see too much similar in their motions.
March 14, 20197 yr Thought for a minute you brought back Gibby from the 1960s when you used the nickname Gibby.
March 14, 20197 yr Gibby looked better in his second outing today. Great to watch baseball in Ft Myers todayThought you brought back Gibby from the 60s for a minute when you used nickname Gibby. Edited March 14, 20197 yr by cardsfan
March 14, 20197 yr Thought you brought back Gibby from the 60s for a minute when you used nickname Gibby.You'll get used to the site. At least we don't have anyone named Lolich for you to confront.
March 14, 20197 yr Martin Perez is getting shelled today... Cue the "he's working out the kinks" line.
March 15, 20197 yr Can you elaborate? I don't see too much similar in their motions.The socks, obviously.
March 15, 20197 yr Interesting, but what I see happening is this.1. Addison Reed to the IL with shoulder weakness2. Hildenberger to Rochester to fix whatever his issues are3. Some combination of Moran, Harper, Collins making the club4. This is just possible, Mejia experiment ends and he is released.
March 15, 20197 yr How long do I have to wait before I say I told you so about the bullpen?I feel like this is a trap, but...remind me what you told us about the bullpen?
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