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3/12ST Cubs (Z!) @ Giants (Morris) 3:05CT CSN Chicago

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He looks so polished. I wasn't expecting that...

 

I think the biggest thing right now is he needs to work on his slider and changeup. He's got a great fastball and seems to locate it very well. You have to love all the movement he has on the fastball too.

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I wonder what Len thinks about Plesac. Wonder if he's ready to strangle him yet. We should ask him if Len does a Q and A this year. :D
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13 straight fastballs to start the inning. slowest was 92 mph, fastest as a four seamer up in the zone at 96. The majority were around 92-94 mph. The ones down in the zone all had great life to them, sinking and tailing to the arm side. The four seamer up in the zone was naturally much more straight. He showed great command of the pitch, throwing to all four quadrants at will and was never in danger of walking anyone.

 

After Bonds, he threw sliders more than fastballs and worked those at around 83-85 mph. Large amount of two plane break to the pitch, but probably breaks early enough for hitters to pick up on the movement if not the spin. He'll have to tighten that up to get a whole lot of strikeouts with the pitch.

 

Never showed a change during the sequence.

 

Overall, it's easy to see what people like about him. If he can tighten up the slider and add a change, he'll be an absolutely fantastic pitcher.

 

That is wonderful news. It's nice to have another potential shutdown pitcher. Here's to his health.

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The RF'er is hurt

 

so is the 2B guy

 

My first instinct was to avoid those two guys in my fantasy draft. I think I need a breather.

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