I'm really happy with what we've seen from the Squirrel this spring. However it shakes out at second, he's going to have a big role going forward. Give us .285 with gap power and we'll be thrilled.
Marte looked good at the plate, too. The platoon at DH with Winker should work out fine, but please please please, let's keep Starling off the field. Just let him hit. McNeil can play corner outfield if Soto (or Nimmo) need a day off.
Today's pitcher will never be able to sustain the innings pitched by the likes of Marichal, Ford, Sphan, , Gibson, Lolich, Ryan. or Seaver just to name a few. They knew how to mix pitches, speed, and locations and were able to pace. The guys today focus on overpowering hitters with every pitch. The art has been lost for the most part
How about Jim Palmer? Take a guess how many career complete games...now double your guess...211!!! While I'm at it, he pitched with the bases loaded 213 times. Grand slams given up? None.
I'm really happy with what we've seen from the Squirrel this spring. However it shakes out at second, he's going to have a big role going forward. Give us .285 with gap power and we'll be thrilled.
Marte looked good at the plate, too. The platoon at DH with Winker should work out fine, but please please please, let's keep Starling off the field. Just let him hit. McNeil can play corner outfield if Soto (or Nimmo) need a day off.
McNeil is my favorite because he was never hyped coming up. Hope he can regain his touch.
Amen. Let Marte lounge on the bench until he has to hit.
Today's pitcher will never be able to sustain the innings pitched by the likes of Marichal, Ford, Sphan, , Gibson, Lolich, Ryan. or Seaver just to name a few. They knew how to mix pitches, speed, and locations and were able to pace. The guys today focus on overpowering hitters with every pitch. The art has been lost for the most part
How about Jim Palmer? Take a guess how many career complete games...now double your guess...211!!! While I'm at it, he pitched with the bases loaded 213 times. Grand slams given up? None.
Wow, I had forgotten about that Palmer grand slam stat. Amazing.