And hows about we have that end of April discussion right now, just for shits and giggles.
Bubba comes up and that affects, I'm betting, without any DL stints, Mlod. Would it not make sense to swing him over to the bullpen, or would that be contrary to their plans for him. Seems like they're determined to add another starter in the six-man rotation scheme of things.
Further... very interested for a long time now in this idea of expanded rotations for effectiveness and pitchers' health. I think back to the Golden Gate Warriors, I think it was, whose bench was continually rotated into the lineup, keeping everyone fresh.
Could the Pirates have THAT much pitching?
It would seem to me that BC (not the one by Johnny Hart) is planning to contend next year. Put Bubba in that rotation and stuff starts to hit the fan. AND given that they're stretching out everyone under the sun, it would seem to me he's putting himself in a place to make a big trade for one of those... whaddyacall'em? .... hitters to complement the pitching at long last.
Tim, good article analyzing the current Pirate situation. In the near future, I'm wondering if you could address the following statement (either agree or disagree as you wish): "The Pirates won't compete because they just can't hit. Period." In my humble opinion, this boils down almost anything else one might choose to say in analyzing the Pirates to the one essential truth that the management seems hardly to recognize. They suck at bat. If you agree, you might also speculate on what they might do to change that reality. Thanks for interesting and insightful articles.
I've actually got an article just like that in the drafts. I've been letting those thoughts simmer. Despite the "live" theme, I'm not just typing hot takes and posting. I have some thoughts on what is hurting them, but also hope with the approach from Matt Hague.
There was a good interview with Hague, done by Hannah Mears, where he discussed the psychology behind getting players to change and adjust. I think it's going to take some time to see results. They aren't hitting right now, you are correct, but this provides a good baseline to track positive trends that might be a sign of things beginning to click.
Yeah. Watching that 13 inning game the other day was kind of Exhibit A. It was like a third grade girl-fight... Lot of hair being pulled and a lot of screaming, but nobody really got hurt.
I think some statistics person decided if they could score four runs on paper in aggregate each game, they would have a winning season.
And hows about we have that end of April discussion right now, just for shits and giggles.
Bubba comes up and that affects, I'm betting, without any DL stints, Mlod. Would it not make sense to swing him over to the bullpen, or would that be contrary to their plans for him. Seems like they're determined to add another starter in the six-man rotation scheme of things.
Further... very interested for a long time now in this idea of expanded rotations for effectiveness and pitchers' health. I think back to the Golden Gate Warriors, I think it was, whose bench was continually rotated into the lineup, keeping everyone fresh.
Could the Pirates have THAT much pitching?
It would seem to me that BC (not the one by Johnny Hart) is planning to contend next year. Put Bubba in that rotation and stuff starts to hit the fan. AND given that they're stretching out everyone under the sun, it would seem to me he's putting himself in a place to make a big trade for one of those... whaddyacall'em? .... hitters to complement the pitching at long last.
Or am I just smoking off brand crack?
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Tim, good article analyzing the current Pirate situation. In the near future, I'm wondering if you could address the following statement (either agree or disagree as you wish): "The Pirates won't compete because they just can't hit. Period." In my humble opinion, this boils down almost anything else one might choose to say in analyzing the Pirates to the one essential truth that the management seems hardly to recognize. They suck at bat. If you agree, you might also speculate on what they might do to change that reality. Thanks for interesting and insightful articles.
I've actually got an article just like that in the drafts. I've been letting those thoughts simmer. Despite the "live" theme, I'm not just typing hot takes and posting. I have some thoughts on what is hurting them, but also hope with the approach from Matt Hague.
There was a good interview with Hague, done by Hannah Mears, where he discussed the psychology behind getting players to change and adjust. I think it's going to take some time to see results. They aren't hitting right now, you are correct, but this provides a good baseline to track positive trends that might be a sign of things beginning to click.
Yeah. Watching that 13 inning game the other day was kind of Exhibit A. It was like a third grade girl-fight... Lot of hair being pulled and a lot of screaming, but nobody really got hurt.
I think some statistics person decided if they could score four runs on paper in aggregate each game, they would have a winning season.
Just not many paper Mario type teams.
Of Course... Mario can flat out rake...