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Post by pippsheadache on Feb 7, 2019 16:35:15 GMT -5
Much to my surprise, at least according to RAB, the Yankees used a pitcher for fewer than three batters less than any other team in the majors last year, with 37 such occasions. I guess that's a combination of having bullpen studs like Chapman, Betances, Britton, Robertson and Green who can get lefites and righthanders out, plus no situational lefty for most of the season. Good point, Chi. No more Clay Rapada to turn to. |
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Post by kaybli on Feb 7, 2019 16:53:02 GMT -5
I guess that's a combination of having bullpen studs like Chapman, Betances, Britton, Robertson and Green who can get lefites and righthanders out, plus no situational lefty for most of the season. Good point, Chi. No more Clay Rapada to turn to. Where's Mike Myers when you need him? |
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Post by chiyankee on Feb 7, 2019 17:05:17 GMT -5
Good point, Chi. No more Clay Rapada to turn to. Where's Mike Myers when you need him? Jesse Orosco is probably still available. |
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Post by kaybli on Feb 7, 2019 17:15:33 GMT -5
Where's Mike Myers when you need him? Jesse Orosco is probably still available. I think he's hanging out with Alan Embree. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Feb 7, 2019 17:30:57 GMT -5
Jesse Orosco is probably still available. I think he's hanging out with Alan Embree. Hah, from the era of Wayne Franklin and Buddy Groom and Coulter Bean. When Aaron Small was riding high. They come and they go, don't they? |
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Post by kaybli on Feb 7, 2019 17:51:29 GMT -5
I think he's hanging out with Alan Embree. Hah, from the era of Wayne Franklin and Buddy Groom and Coulter Bean. When Aaron Small was riding high. They come and they go, don't they? They sure do, pipps,they sure do. Shout out to Chris Hammond, Boone Loogan, Damaso Marte, Pedro Feliciano, and Felix Heredia. |
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Post by inger on Feb 7, 2019 19:53:34 GMT -5
Who can remember?
The player who was the actual pioneer of being a lefty specialist?
No one has named him yet, but before 1991 it was quite rare for a pitcher to throw less innings in a season than the number of games he appeared in. Yet this lefty amassed 133 appearances from 1991-1993 while pitching only a total of 78 2/3 innings.
Anybody?
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Post by noetsi on Feb 7, 2019 19:55:22 GMT -5
I think the change from Joe has something to do with last year's numbers as well. |
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Post by kaybli on Feb 7, 2019 20:46:25 GMT -5
Who can remember? The player who was the actual pioneer of being a lefty specialist? No one has named him yet, but before 1991 it was quite rare for a pitcher to throw less innings in a season than the number of games he appeared in. Yet this lefty amassed 133 appearances from 1991-1993 while pitching only a total of 78 2/3 innings. Anybody? Read History of the LOOGY Parts 1 and 2:
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Post by inger on Feb 7, 2019 21:18:02 GMT -5
Who can remember? The player who was the actual pioneer of being a lefty specialist? No one has named him yet, but before 1991 it was quite rare for a pitcher to throw less innings in a season than the number of games he appeared in. Yet this lefty amassed 133 appearances from 1991-1993 while pitching only a total of 78 2/3 innings. Anybody? Read History of the LOOGY Parts 1 and 2:
Nice find, kaybli. I both love and hate the internet. I was going for John Candelaria, and I guess he was one of the pioneers of this latest evolution of the LOOGY, though he’s merely a blip on the all-time LOOGY list... I was enjoying the fact that he was a former Yankee, and even more importantly a former 20-game winner. I thought he’d make a nice illogical and entertaining reply. Hmm. I wonder if anyone else on the LOOGY list ever won 20? I know there were more former starters on the list than I would have expected. A note about Leo Kiely and his 20 relief-win season in MiLB. A few years back, made 15 or so, when I noticed that relievers were getting more and more of baseball’s innings I proposed that one day soon we might see a relief pitcher lead the league in wins, maybe even win 20 games, heck even 30, why not? As it turned out, teams began employing so many relief pitchers that it seems as though the wins are divided between too many relievers for that to happen. But now...enter the opener..,leaving to yet another era where relievers that relieve a one-inning pitcher may get to pick up a lot of easy wins for which the opener will not qualify. Though it’s a bit off the subject, I remember getting John Wyatt’s baseball card the year he set the record (at the time) by appearing in 80 games. I think that was 1964, but I could be wrong...Times keep changing... |
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Post by michcusejoe5 on Feb 8, 2019 9:46:42 GMT -5
A three-batter minimum for pitchers: No - Not sure how I feel about this one...I lean towards against unless I see proof that it was make a significant impact in game speed
A universal designated hitter: Yes - 100% should have happened long agoA single trade deadline before the All-Star break: Yes - I am fine with a single trade deadline but not so early in the year. It is harder than ever for teams to be able to determine if they are in or out for the season. If anything, I would like to see a single deadline later in the year. Split the difference and make it August 15th (rather than one July 31 and one August 31). A 20-second pitch clock: Yes - This should be fine if it doesnt disrupt game play. Could maybe phase it in. The expansion of rosters to 26 men, with a 12-pitcher maximum: Yes. - A little torn here...why the maximum on pitchers? Most teams carry 13 position players and 12 pitchers as it is. How frequently does the 4th guy off the bench play today? I would suspect not very often in the grand scheme. Now we are going to add a 5th man onthe bench that is going to play even less frequently? Seems like a waste. Not sure what the benefit of this is if that limitation is imposed.
Draft advantages for winning teams and penalties for losing teams: Yes. - Seems like a good idea but would want to see specifics of what they would beA study to lower the mound: No. - If its just a "study" then sure, I would want to see the results and rationale for any decision.A rule that would allow two-sport amateurs to sign major league contracts: Don't know. - Same, Im sure this would be fine. Its really just the Kyler Murray rule. Its not going to happen almost ever so not that important. |
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Post by kaybli on Feb 18, 2019 5:16:00 GMT -5
Rob Manfred: MLB will use pitch clock during spring training
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Post by kaybli on Feb 27, 2019 9:10:03 GMT -5
Sources: MLB prepared to ditch clock until 2022
Major League Baseball is prepared to scuttle the implementation of a pitch clock until at least 2022 as part of a wide-ranging proposal to the MLB Players Association that would include the ability to implement a three-batter-minimum rule for pitchers and roster-size changes in 2020, sources familiar with the plan told ESPN.
MLB also is proposing limitations on position players' usage as pitchers, getting rid of the waiver trading period, further cutting mound visits and potentially shortening inning breaks, sources said.
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Post by chiyankee on Feb 27, 2019 9:45:40 GMT -5
Sources: MLB prepared to ditch clock until 2022
Major League Baseball is prepared to scuttle the implementation of a pitch clock until at least 2022 as part of a wide-ranging proposal to the MLB Players Association that would include the ability to implement a three-batter-minimum rule for pitchers and roster-size changes in 2020, sources familiar with the plan told ESPN.
MLB also is proposing limitations on position players' usage as pitchers, getting rid of the waiver trading period, further cutting mound visits and potentially shortening inning breaks, sources said.
Ugh, the 20 second pitch clock was my favorite rule change. Looks like it was just a pawn in a bigger game of owners vs player's union. Can't wait to see more batters stepping out of the box and pitchers off the mound rubber. |
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Post by kaybli on Feb 27, 2019 9:49:05 GMT -5
Sources: MLB prepared to ditch clock until 2022
Major League Baseball is prepared to scuttle the implementation of a pitch clock until at least 2022 as part of a wide-ranging proposal to the MLB Players Association that would include the ability to implement a three-batter-minimum rule for pitchers and roster-size changes in 2020, sources familiar with the plan told ESPN.
MLB also is proposing limitations on position players' usage as pitchers, getting rid of the waiver trading period, further cutting mound visits and potentially shortening inning breaks, sources said.
Ugh, the 20 second pitch clock was one of my favorite rule change. Looks like it was just a pawn in a bigger game of owners vs player's union. Can't wait to see more batters stepping out of the box and pitchers off the mound rubber. No word on the universal DH either. I want that to go into effect as soon as possible. |
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