iladelphxx Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepard Wong Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 It's kind of absurd but fun watching someone that big look so athletic, especially in the context of baseball. You watch an NFL game, you expect to see dudes the size of a mountain that can move but it's odd to see it in baseball. I really hope the kid eventually ends up as a legit MLB player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iladelphxx Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iladelphxx Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 The crazy thing is - he was 4 seam fastball, curve, slider and change.... That Splitter is new and looks devastating. This kid could potentially have 5 PLUS pitches - that's insane. Big body with plus-plus stuff, effortless mechanics who already has great command at 19? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 19 hours ago, iladelphxx said: The crazy thing is - he was 4 seam fastball, curve, slider and change.... That Splitter is new and looks devastating. This kid could potentially have 5 PLUS pitches - that's insane. Big body with plus-plus stuff, effortless mechanics who already has great command at 19? What’s going to suck is that based off of Jason Stark said on the radio yesterday they’re only going to pitch him 120 to 130 mlb innings. He said they want him to make the roster to start the season. But if you do that and you’re only going to use them for that many innings, then you either are saying he’s likely not pitching later in the season or you’re gonna have to go to a six man rotation so that he’s not pitching every fifth day. I feel like they might ultimately be better off bringing him up in June to get him through September and you keep a year of arbitration. that said, if they’re only going to pitch him that many innings, I still believe at the trade deadline they’re going to go after a big name pitcher. That’s what I think they’ve been setting themselves up for especially if they don’t get a deal done with nola before the year. They might view the acquisition to someone like Bieber who has another year left on his deal and get a deal done with him knowing nola might just walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 On 3/1/2023 at 10:07 AM, iladelphxx said: I want to say it was the high hopes podcast was talking about him last year. I believe they said he has a high strikeout rate but if he is able to learn and reduce it he could be a really nice player down the road. Hoping he does cause he could ultimately be Rhys replacement at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Glad to see everyone back for the 162 game journey this year. Let’s hope we get another wild ride this year but ends slightly better 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepard Wong Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 I wonder if they will follow what Atlanta did with Spencer Strider last year by starting him in the bullpen early then extending him out to a starter later in the season. Strider finished at 131 IP last year and they got to have him as a lynch pin in their rotation the second half of the season and into the playoffs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 9 minutes ago, Shepard Wong said: I wonder if they will follow what Atlanta did with Spencer Strider last year by starting him in the bullpen early then extending him out to a starter later in the season. Strider finished at 131 IP last year and they got to have him as a lynch pin in their rotation the second half of the season and into the playoffs. That would make more sense than just starting him as a starter. Cause you’re going to run out of innings by the time you get to August. And if he’s really good like we think, you really can’t afford to lose him the last two months of the season and potentially the playoffs. That’s why I said I have a feeling at the deadline if there is a big-name pitcher is available with years left on the contract that Abel and/or McGarry might be traded to acquire that type of stud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazehound Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 19 hours ago, Shepard Wong said: I wonder if they will follow what Atlanta did with Spencer Strider last year by starting him in the bullpen early then extending him out to a starter later in the season. Strider finished at 131 IP last year and they got to have him as a lynch pin in their rotation the second half of the season and into the playoffs. I thought they’re going with a 6 man rotation? That should reduce his innings. I’m also sure they’re going to baby his pitch count all throughout the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazehound Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 29 minutes ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said: This is exactly why I have ZERO expectations for any highly touted Philadelphia prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoEagles5921 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 5 hours ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said: Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shades 73 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Turner gets a hit then Schwarber homers, exact reason why you lead off Turner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoEagles5921 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Assuming Painter is done for the season. No update in 2 days is pretty eerie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYEagle Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 44 minutes ago, GoEagles5921 said: Assuming Painter is done for the season. No update in 2 days is pretty eerie How the f did pitchers in the 50's, 60's and 70's (Like Carlton, Ryan) pitch 30 complete games, 300 innings a season and have no issues? Yet pitchers now a days pitch once and need Tommy John surgery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsptroops Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 3 hours ago, NYEagle said: How the f did pitchers in the 50's, 60's and 70's (Like Carlton, Ryan) pitch 30 complete games, 300 innings a season and have no issues? Yet pitchers now a days pitch once and need Tommy John surgery? Easy, analytics and travel baseball. Back then, kids played different sports. A baseball player back then would play football or basketball in the winter, giving his baseball muscles a period of recuperation. Anyone remember the 2 or 3 sport athlete? Now? It's parents pushing their kids into playing baseball 24/7 all in the hopes that their kid is the next Bryce Harper or Mike Trout. The result of this madness is what you see now. 19 year olds coming into MLB with 35 year old arms due to all the usage that has been put on them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 17 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 5 hours ago, NYEagle said: How the f did pitchers in the 50's, 60's and 70's (Like Carlton, Ryan) pitch 30 complete games, 300 innings a season and have no issues? Yet pitchers now a days pitch once and need Tommy John surgery? Those guys knew how to " pitch " ....those guys knew it always wasn't about how fast..... even Ryan..... it was strategy and location and pitch ability. Now its speed and rotation..... 2 things an arm is not made to do at full strength with every pitch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle45 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Is it safe to assume at this point that Painter is already in surgery attempting to re-attach his right arm? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iladelphxx Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazletonEagle Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 2 hours ago, iladelphxx said: My assumption based on silence is he has been traveling the country for second opinion(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle45 Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 1 hour ago, HazletonEagle said: My assumption based on silence is he has been traveling the country for second opinion(s). Yep. They are just having multiple opinions confirm the tj route. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iladelphxx Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Well this sounds positive 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iladelphxx Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Stott is having a rough Spring. I wouldn't be surprised to see Sosa get most of the action at 2B unless Stott turns it around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iladelphxx Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 https://twitter.com/PhilliesBell/status/1633252023180173312?t=I4ADIVBGMdD1yAHSNd4HsQ&s=19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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