Twins vs. A's, 08-22-2012, 2:35pm

[minn55441]

Wow, lots of trouble with pop ups and fly balls today. Wasn't sure Josh was going to catch that one.

[Mr. Ed]

Another Hendriks outing, another day of not getting the job done. What will it take for him to 'get it'? Will he at all this year?

[Ultima Ratio]

Another Hendriks outing, another day of not getting the job done. What will it take for him to 'get it'? Will he at all this year?

 

He's very hittable at this point. I wish I could have seen him pitch in AAA to see what's so different. Perhaps Parker can put something together?

[Winston Smith]

Another Hendriks outing, another day of not getting the job done. What will it take for him to 'get it'? Will he at all this year?

 

He's very hittable at this point. I wish I could have seen him pitch in AAA to see what's so different. Perhaps Parker can put something together?

 

Major league hitters instead on minor league hitters!!

[TwinVike61]

Another Hendriks outing, another day of not getting the job done. What will it take for him to 'get it'? Will he at all this year?

 

He's very hittable at this point. I wish I could have seen him pitch in AAA to see what's so different. Perhaps Parker can put something together?

 

Major league hitters instead on minor league hitters!!

 

 

Or maybe he needs an Aussie pitch whisperer (Rene Rivera?)

[TwinVike61]

He's so dang nervous... got to get past that or he'll never be effective. I'm thinking 4 ER on 5 IP 3K 3 BB

 

Looks like you nailed that prediction.

[Mr. Ed]

72 losses if they fail to rally, and with 2 hits, that's likely.

 

and over a week of August games left.

 

Sigh

[Ultima Ratio]

Another Hendriks outing, another day of not getting the job done. What will it take for him to 'get it'? Will he at all this year?

 

He's very hittable at this point. I wish I could have seen him pitch in AAA to see what's so different. Perhaps Parker can put something together?

 

Major league hitters instead on minor league hitters!!

 

It's more than just that. You don't find many 2 ERA guys in AAA that can't be fair in the MLB.

[Ultima Ratio]

He's so dang nervous... got to get past that or he'll never be effective. I'm thinking 4 ER on 5 IP 3K 3 BB

 

Looks like you nailed that prediction.

 

Thanks. Wish I were wrong. Double sigh.

[glunn]

He's so dang nervous... got to get past that or he'll never be effective. I'm thinking 4 ER on 5 IP 3K 3 BB

 

Hendriks needs to take Inderal, assuming that it's not a banned substance. Performers use it to eliminate stage fright and it is very effective.

[Ultima Ratio]

He's so dang nervous... got to get past that or he'll never be effective. I'm thinking 4 ER on 5 IP 3K 3 BB

 

Hendriks needs to take Inderal, assuming that it's not a banned substance. Performers use it to eliminate stage fright and it is very effective.

 

Maybe just get buzzed on suds to steady the nerves.

[Bark's Lounge]

He's so dang nervous... got to get past that or he'll never be effective. I'm thinking 4 ER on 5 IP 3K 3 BB

 

Hendriks needs to take Inderal, assuming that it's not a banned substance. Performers use it to eliminate stage fright and it is very effective.

 

Maybe just get buzzed on suds to steady the nerves.

 

The last I heard, Josh Beckett is available if someone wants to take on his salary. Beckett could help teach Hendriks the ins and outs of DWPB.

[IdahoPilgrim]

And then, mercifully, it was over.

[Ultima Ratio]

Well.... that sucked.

[3up3down]

i have seen hendricks in AAA several times, there are alot of things that factor in, 1st is he just dont have a out pitch that he can go to consistently to get big league hitters out, his stuff is average at best, nothing is plus..he has had great success in AAA but i really dont think that would continue like it has..the borderline pitches he gets in AAA he dont get in the bigs, they just take those & say do it again, then he has to pitch behind in the count & his average stuff becomes even more hittable, the thing that i find surprising is how many on here say he could be a #2 or 3, liriano had #1 stuff, stuff wise hendricks is not even in the same league as liriano..i am not down on hendricks , i just think he is what he is & thats a #5 or long reliever..

[glunn]

i have seen hendricks in AAA several times, there are alot of things that factor in, 1st is he just dont have a out pitch that he can go to consistently to get big league hitters out, his stuff is average at best, nothing is plus..he has had great success in AAA but i really dont think that would continue like it has..the borderline pitches he gets in AAA he dont get in the bigs, they just take those & say do it again, then he has to pitch behind in the count & his average stuff becomes even more hittable, the thing that i find surprising is how many on here say he could be a #2 or 3, liriano had #1 stuff, stuff wise hendricks is not even in the same league as liriano..i am not down on hendricks , i just think he is what he is & thats a #5 or long reliever..

 

My sense is that you are correct, but also that there is some hope that he could improve.

[3up3down]

glunn, improve yes, i agree 100% he can & will improve...but be a mainstay in the rotation ..i dont believe so..