cmathewson

Why didn't Gardy pinch hit Hicks for Fuld there?

I think they should release every player who ever made a mistake. Then they'd have no players, but at least they'd only have mistake-free ones.

If that is the definition, it is suspect. In theory, it is just as important for a catcher to get the strikes his pitcher deserves as getting balls called strikes.

Of course we all want our hometown hero in the Hall. But there are a lot of guys who never made it and deserve it more, imho. Jim Kaat, for example. Statistically, Morris was helped by pitching for a team consistently in the top of its division for most of his career. Even then, when you compare his stats to Kaat's, I think you'll agree that Kaat deserves it more. In the end, the Veterans Committee might reward both of them. But then what do you do about the legion of 220-win guys who have never been considered?

Thomas has done a decent job. But Hicks is better now and in the future. I'm inclined to throw out the first two weeks of the season. Since then, Hicks has been about what most people expected, which is fine--he's improved as the season went along. I don't see how AAA helps him all that much. And my only concern with him is his development. If you can show that he will develop faster in AAA, fine. I just don't see that.

Thanks for this. Good to hear live reports from behind the fences in FM. Concerned about the last bullpen spot. Robertson looks hurt or something. Burnett looks like, well, Burnett, who has always been way too hittable for my taste. On the plus side, it won't be long before Swarzak is back and both Robertson and Burnett will be in AAA. If that is the biggest problem we face, it's all good.