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Post by kaybli on Mar 8, 2024 9:45:10 GMT -5
Merged the two Spring Training Threads into one. Use this for random Spring Training news and notes.
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Post by inger on Mar 8, 2024 13:35:55 GMT -5
Unconfirmed report:
Joey Votto signing a non roster invitation with the Blue Jays…
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Post by cookback on Mar 9, 2024 9:29:12 GMT -5
From the athletic...
New York Yankees — Nick Burdi, RHP
Age: 31
Height: 6-3 Weight: 225
It’s not often a 31-year-old journeyman-type pitcher stands out in spring training but that’s what Burdi has done this spring with the Yankees. His stuff is overpowering but he’s rarely been healthy over the past decade; when he has pitched, he’s logged high strikeout and walk rates. He has a 98 to 100 mph fastball from a lower arm slot to go with a slider and changeup. He’s had two Tommy John surgeries and a surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome, so health concerns will always be there, but he’s struck out seven and walked one in three innings this spring as he tries to win a spot in the bullpen.
Aaron Boone, manager: “Burdi has ridiculously great stuff. The only question is, can he put it all together and stay healthy? If he can, watch out!”
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Post by inger on Mar 9, 2024 12:33:24 GMT -5
From the athletic... New York Yankees — Nick Burdi, RHP Age: 31 Height: 6-3 Weight: 225 It’s not often a 31-year-old journeyman-type pitcher stands out in spring training but that’s what Burdi has done this spring with the Yankees. His stuff is overpowering but he’s rarely been healthy over the past decade; when he has pitched, he’s logged high strikeout and walk rates. He has a 98 to 100 mph fastball from a lower arm slot to go with a slider and changeup. He’s had two Tommy John surgeries and a surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome, so health concerns will always be there, but he’s struck out seven and walked one in three innings this spring as he tries to win a spot in the bullpen. Aaron Boone, manager: “Burdi has ridiculously great stuff. The only question is, can he put it all together and stay healthy? If he can, watch out!” You have to root for a guy like him…He’s no quitter… |
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Post by kaybli on Mar 12, 2024 18:29:13 GMT -5
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Post by rizzuto on Mar 13, 2024 11:39:42 GMT -5
Miguel Andujar has been raking this spring for Oakland, albeit he still doesn't know how to take a walk: .406/.424/.813/1.237 with 4 home runs and 13 RBI.
Esteban Florial is struggling with Cleveland thus far: .115/.207/.115/.322 with 12 strikeouts in 26 at bats.
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Post by 1955nyyfan on Mar 13, 2024 11:42:30 GMT -5
Miguel Andujar has been raking this spring for Oakland, albeit he still doesn't know how to take a walk: .406/.424/.813/1.237 with 4 home runs and 13 RBI. Always liked Miggy, hope he has a nice year. |
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Post by rizzuto on Mar 13, 2024 11:57:54 GMT -5
Jhony Brito has a 2.08 ERA with the Padres thus far: 13 innings, 16 strikeouts, and only 3 walks. (Pitched 4.2 innings in his last start)
Tyler Wade is being Tyler Wade, putting the ball in play without much power and stealing bases: .273 BA .324 OBP and a .686 OPS with 3 stolen bases.
Kyle Higashioka is struggling with the bat at present: .116 BA and a .327 OPS
Drew Thorpe has thrown 7 innings with 6 strikeouts and has yet to give up a run with a 0.00 ERA and a WHIP of 0.86.
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Post by azbob643 on Mar 13, 2024 12:01:06 GMT -5
Miguel Andujar has been raking this spring for Oakland, albeit he still doesn't know how to take a walk: .406/.424/.813/1.237 with 4 home runs and 13 RBI. Always liked Miggy, hope he has a nice year. Yep...had a very bright future before the injury. Looks like he's primarily been playing LF/RF and a little 1B. I always felt 1B would be the best fit for him. '16 Fall Stars Game...
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Post by rizzuto on Mar 13, 2024 12:05:33 GMT -5
Padres Wandy Peralta has thrown 5 innings with 5 strikeouts and 1.80 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP.
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Post by qimqam on Mar 13, 2024 12:10:08 GMT -5
Miguel Andujar has been raking this spring for Oakland, albeit he still doesn't know how to take a walk: .406/.424/.813/1.237 with 4 home runs and 13 RBI. Always liked Miggy, hope he has a nice year. I'd take back Miggy in a heart beat ... Hope he stays healthy a finally gets a chance. Electric bat when healthy ! |
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Post by rizzuto on Mar 13, 2024 12:30:48 GMT -5
Has anyone heard why Michael "The Falafel" King has only pitched in two games this spring? He's thrown 5 innings with 4 strikeouts and has yet to surrender a run with a 0.00 ERA.
"Last season, King and Max Scherzer were the only two pitchers in the Majors who posted a strikeout rate of 26% or higher on as many as four different pitch types (minimum 50 plate appearances ending on that pitch type)."
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Post by chiyankee on Mar 13, 2024 12:54:24 GMT -5
Padres Wandy Peralta has thrown 5 innings with 5 strikeouts and 1.80 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP. I'm going to miss Wandy's entertaining antics on the mound. |
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Post by rizzuto on Mar 13, 2024 12:56:46 GMT -5
Padres Wandy Peralta has thrown 5 innings with 5 strikeouts and 1.80 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP. I'm going to miss Wandy's entertaining antics on the mound. He was as reliable and versatile a reliever as we have had in a long time - he could close and give you multiple innings, get a ground ball or a strikeout. And, from all accounts, a favorite in the clubhouse. |
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Post by kaybli on Mar 13, 2024 13:02:45 GMT -5
Has anyone heard why Michal "The Falafel" King has only pitched in two games this spring? He's thrown 5 innings with 4 strikeouts and has yet to surrender a run with a 0.00 ERA. "Last season, King and Max Scherzer were the only two pitchers in the Majors who posted a strikeout rate of 26% or higher on as many as four different pitch types (minimum 50 plate appearances ending on that pitch type)." Didn't see any injury news for King when I searched. Just building him up slowly I guess. |
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