Two questions: 1. Do you think Berrios had a real injury or was it an injury of convenience? His numbers in the 2nd half were not good and his velocity did dip signficantly; and 2. How stressful for you is the lack of security of being on a year to year managerial role with the Ironbacks?
Nobody pitches or plays at 100% including Berrios who has pitched through stuff every five days for seven years. So, yes, he was likely hurting in some way but could have made his last two starts if they hadn’t pushed him to the bullpen. As for the Ironbacks, I have always found that working with 18-23 year old players has helped me understand major league players … plus I love it.
Two questions: 1. Do you think Berrios had a real injury or was it an injury of convenience? His numbers in the 2nd half were not good and his velocity did dip signficantly; and 2. How stressful for you is the lack of security of being on a year to year managerial role with the Ironbacks?
Nobody pitches or plays at 100% including Berrios who has pitched through stuff every five days for seven years. So, yes, he was likely hurting in some way but could have made his last two starts if they hadn’t pushed him to the bullpen. As for the Ironbacks, I have always found that working with 18-23 year old players has helped me understand major league players … plus I love it.
The managerial contract question was tongue in cheek....must be so much fun being involved with that league/team.
In fact, Rob, many of my best answers are tongue in cheek, also.
Your sense of humour has always been one of the best parts of your writing...and podcasts. Well, for me anyway!