This is a bit unrelated to the post and game, but I found it fascinating reading Gausman's comments about the benefit of not having pitch velocity available the first game of the Tiger series. Given all the talk about pitcher injuries, largely related to velocity, perhaps one solution would be to stop making pitch velocity available in general. It'll never happen of course. But I wonder if having the velocity available contributes to pitchers pitching to velocity rather than...well, just pitching.
Great article, Griff. Lots of discussion recently about firing either Shapiro, Atkins or both. Wondering if you can discuss on the podcast the differences in responsibilities between the President and GM of a MLB club. You have hinted in the past that Shapiro would be safer because of the successful renovations, PDC in Florida, etc. while Atkins is responsible for roster construction. Would like to better understand who ultimately should be held accountable for this mess and whether you could see Shapiro moving on from Atkins, without direction from Rogers, given their long history together. Anyhow, a better understanding of their respective roles and responsibilities would be appreciated.
Will discuss Monday.
This is a bit unrelated to the post and game, but I found it fascinating reading Gausman's comments about the benefit of not having pitch velocity available the first game of the Tiger series. Given all the talk about pitcher injuries, largely related to velocity, perhaps one solution would be to stop making pitch velocity available in general. It'll never happen of course. But I wonder if having the velocity available contributes to pitchers pitching to velocity rather than...well, just pitching.
Great article, Griff. Lots of discussion recently about firing either Shapiro, Atkins or both. Wondering if you can discuss on the podcast the differences in responsibilities between the President and GM of a MLB club. You have hinted in the past that Shapiro would be safer because of the successful renovations, PDC in Florida, etc. while Atkins is responsible for roster construction. Would like to better understand who ultimately should be held accountable for this mess and whether you could see Shapiro moving on from Atkins, without direction from Rogers, given their long history together. Anyhow, a better understanding of their respective roles and responsibilities would be appreciated.
Yusei's lack of velo was concerning
before DFA'ing Vogelbach I'd prefer it if they just let the guy DH every day.