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  1. wabene
    Chupy, that's still a better win percentage than Kelly and Gardy. The point is irrelevant because it is his actual win percentage that counts. Unless, of course, you can prove the statement that it doesn't count because anybody could have won 100 games that year. It is just nonsense.
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    Yeah I don't think he was, I think he was pacing himself as they all were. That is exactly why so many want to see complete games etc, it is what was most valued then so they value it still. I come to this opinion from what I see pitchers doing and the amount of injuries today. Do you think people were tougher in past times?
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    As is said on TD, THIS! The max effort and slider usage were very different from how Ole Bert Blyleven pitched. It's like comparing a sprinter to a distance runner.
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    True he has had some bad starts. They have been against the best teams. He definitely has room to improve. I'm encouraged. 18 of 24 starts 3 runs or less. 5 of the last 8, 2 runs or less. Good teams expose his lack of off-speed command. When things go badly for him often it's a homer with men on base via free passes. He had five stars last year and these problems were exposed in only one of his starts. This off-season I'm sure he has a clear idea of what to work on.
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    Baldelli will be back and he should be 100%, of course that is my opinion. For me it is all about the horses. He can only work with what he has available. Joe Ryan has been the one pitcher who has shown he can at times pitch deeper and he has topped 100 pitches many times. More guys like that, more 100+ pitch outings. You want to see more contact and more running? Aaron Sabato can't help you, but I think the front office has shifted and is going after guys with more contact skills. And more speed. Many in the minors are stealing bases now. One of them is something like 40 for 43. Larnach, Kepler, Correa, Kirilloff, Arraez, Garlick, Miranda, Jeffers, Sanchez, Urshela, you gonna run those guys? My hope is they adjust some approaches like contact and speed as mentioned, quality over quantity in free agency, prioritize the bullpen more and work hard at trying to identify why they limp to the finish every year. Accomplish those things and Baldelli would be just fine piloting the ship.
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    I'm very encouraged by Joe Ryan's finishing stretch so far. *Knock on wood* He is our one young starter that has been healthy. He did look effected after his COVID bout, but has bounced back to look stronger than ever. His velocity is holding better than at any time previously and is now touching 95-96. His smooth, seemingly low effort delivery bode well. If he wants to perform against the better lineups he has a couple of things to work on. Command of his off-speed stuff could help him put guys away limiting the foul balls and keeping his pitch count down. I'm more confident now that he can improve.
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    Damn you got my unedited version. Touche?
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    I said reasoned perspective, meaning there is another viewpoint to consider. I did not say it was the final word. Maybe relax a little. I would've let him out for the 8th. He was on pace for 136 pitches and if that was where he was headed in the 9th then I would've been in a conundrum. Not sure what I would do then. Everything doesn't have to be so black and white with fevered responses to everything. Would it be worth it to let your one young starter who has had no injury issues throw 136 pitches for the chance at a personal achievement in what is a team sport? How did Santana pitch after the Mets let him go in a similar situation? That is a tough decision and I'm glad I didn't have to make it.
  10. wabene
    For those about to jump off the ledge here is some reasoned perspective for you
  11. wabene
    For those that are saying Ryan didn't mind being pulled, there were two post game interviews. In the first that was conducted on the field he was clearly pissed and couldn't even answer the question he was asked. The second interview in the clubhouse shows a Ryan that had calmed down and he deftly handled the situation.
  12. wabene
    I would say there is another reason not mentioned and leave it at that.
  13. wabene
    Maybe in Tralfamadore?
  14. wabene
    Obviously. Good call N o T. The increase in the number of TJ surgeries correlates with the increase in pitch velocity, which has been building to the current level.
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    There are no promises, so how will you walk the journey?
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    For some reason there was less whining on this site when they were losing 90-100 games every year. Now it's Stribian.
  17. wabene
    I'm surprised they went with 15 seconds. I would've thought 18. Seems fast, but I'm not complaining, I'm all for it. Nothing better than watching a pitcher work fast and deal. Some pitchers are going to have a hard time with this (Archer) and velocity will drop for many. This may reduce pitchers throwing with max effort because of the shorter recovery time, resulting in less velocity and maybe less injury. This will be interesting.
  18. wabene
    Contrast Ryan's rookie season with Berrios' and he looks pretty damn good. Yes Berrios was a few years younger. Still Ryan can improve just as Berrios did. Ryan seems to have regained strength since his COVID bout and in his last start was hitting 95 with the fastball, maybe even 96 once, I can't remember. Anyway he needs to work on the off-speed stuff, but there's no reason he can't improve.
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    I agree with some points here especially that the third time through at bats are primarily against the best hitters. That makes a lot a sense. Using Archer as your example doesn't make sense. Have you watched him pitch this year? Every start by the 3rd or 4th inning he completely loses the ability to find the plate. He would be the last pitcher you should extend.
  20. wabene
    Hats off to Thielbar, the man is tough as nails and keeps getting it done. He's 35, but are we going to see him again next year? I like his moxie and would give it another go. Boy did he get some gift calls this time. Thought the umps always did us in at Yankee Stadium lol. Fulmer showed some guts as well. Lopez needs to chill out.
  21. wabene
    Yeah what did happen there. All I saw on TV was the 3rd base coach halfway down the line and a few paces back from it. Not the position you would expect of someone applying the stop sign. They did let him go there? I just don't get that, he had no chance. Celestino was getting a talking to on the bench I have to believe he ran on his own?
  22. wabene
    I have never seen a Twins manager jump into the fray so quickly and decisively. He got it exactly right, they wanted to win and hitting a batter would not help in that goal, so he led the charge to defend his squad on the mound that was the Twins mound in that half inning. Baldelli is described as too passive. Just remember still waters run deep.
  23. wabene
    You as well @Jeff D.
  24. wabene
    The irony is you typed this drivel on some sort of computer, while I've never even seen Baldelli look at any kind of screen while in the dugout. Even in a possible replay situation he relies on others to consult said screen then uses good old human interaction to implement his decision. Lol.
  25. wabene
    I agree. He primarily played 3rd in the minors so he just needs more time at 1st and I'm guessing he'll improve there as well.
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