I second DP -- not finished with the season yet, but thanks for all your thoughts and hard work, David. I like how you bring up things that don't necessarily make the box score. Anyone who has ever been competitive at anything can relate to your Alec Marsh comments. You might have been horrible at something for a long stretch when you suddenly got that hit/swished that basket/caught that pass and all the bad is forgotten -- you're back in the groove! It could certainly be a mental boost for Marsh. (Hey, throw away the AA year, I was dealing in AAA!) Impossible to quantify how much of the game is mental....
Going into the season, among all the youngish starters, I had pegged Lynch and Hernandez as the two most likely to succeed.
For most of the season I figured I had gone 0-for-2 on that silly prediction. But the way Lynch is finishing, maybe there's a chance I'll turn out to be 1-for-2...???
I am appreciative of all your insight. Thank you! Is it me, or do the pitchers seem to be speeding up their pace? Watching the game, it seems they are throwing with a quicker pace and with that, improved performance. Brady and Lynch just seem more fluid lately. Bubic seems to have excess movement not related to pitching. I get that pitching is repeated motion, but wasted movement is not necessary. I could be off, but this is what I see. The bullpen has several quality pieces and I look forward to what next season will bring.
I have not been on the Eaton bandwagon, for all his talent. But the multiple plays 2 days ago just added to my dislike. I understand he is learning 3rd base on the majors league level, but come on. How many times have we heard Rex say get the sure out? He just seems to have an air of cockyness. Being self confident is ok, but you must have some humility and I don't see that.
When was Bobby's last home run? Seems like quite some time ago. Wondering if he has hit a wall. Still getting extra base hits, hitting the ball hard, but seems the power has dropped. MJ has ramped up the power lately. Vinnie and his hitting, along with only 1 error is exciting for next year.
Don't don't what will happen this last week, but I am excited to see what will happen next season!
It’s called a better batting order, there are plenty of better lead off hitters than Melendez, there is no way Witt should be sitting. Can’t wait till Matheny is canned, seemed like a good fit when hired but provides no motivation, direction, encouragement and leadership to the younger players. Why are Taylor, Witt and Eaton sitting at the same time, 5- 8 changes every night. Manages to lose not to win, Carter might as well turn his back to the field and coach 3rd, looks lost standing out there, Mantheny, Eldred and Carter the 3 stooges could do better. Great articles, keep up the good work.
I know we're not *done* done yet, but thanks for all the great work this year -- I've really enjoyed the articles!
No, Hunter Dozier didn’t have bad luck, he’s just not a smart hitter
I second DP -- not finished with the season yet, but thanks for all your thoughts and hard work, David. I like how you bring up things that don't necessarily make the box score. Anyone who has ever been competitive at anything can relate to your Alec Marsh comments. You might have been horrible at something for a long stretch when you suddenly got that hit/swished that basket/caught that pass and all the bad is forgotten -- you're back in the groove! It could certainly be a mental boost for Marsh. (Hey, throw away the AA year, I was dealing in AAA!) Impossible to quantify how much of the game is mental....
Going into the season, among all the youngish starters, I had pegged Lynch and Hernandez as the two most likely to succeed.
For most of the season I figured I had gone 0-for-2 on that silly prediction. But the way Lynch is finishing, maybe there's a chance I'll turn out to be 1-for-2...???
I am appreciative of all your insight. Thank you! Is it me, or do the pitchers seem to be speeding up their pace? Watching the game, it seems they are throwing with a quicker pace and with that, improved performance. Brady and Lynch just seem more fluid lately. Bubic seems to have excess movement not related to pitching. I get that pitching is repeated motion, but wasted movement is not necessary. I could be off, but this is what I see. The bullpen has several quality pieces and I look forward to what next season will bring.
I have not been on the Eaton bandwagon, for all his talent. But the multiple plays 2 days ago just added to my dislike. I understand he is learning 3rd base on the majors league level, but come on. How many times have we heard Rex say get the sure out? He just seems to have an air of cockyness. Being self confident is ok, but you must have some humility and I don't see that.
When was Bobby's last home run? Seems like quite some time ago. Wondering if he has hit a wall. Still getting extra base hits, hitting the ball hard, but seems the power has dropped. MJ has ramped up the power lately. Vinnie and his hitting, along with only 1 error is exciting for next year.
Don't don't what will happen this last week, but I am excited to see what will happen next season!
It’s called a better batting order, there are plenty of better lead off hitters than Melendez, there is no way Witt should be sitting. Can’t wait till Matheny is canned, seemed like a good fit when hired but provides no motivation, direction, encouragement and leadership to the younger players. Why are Taylor, Witt and Eaton sitting at the same time, 5- 8 changes every night. Manages to lose not to win, Carter might as well turn his back to the field and coach 3rd, looks lost standing out there, Mantheny, Eldred and Carter the 3 stooges could do better. Great articles, keep up the good work.