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"Another major issue with throwing too many sliders is the toll it takes on the arm, particularly on the elbow. Ever wonder how it is that these days, so many college and professional pitchers need Tommy John surgery? You would think that with the advances in medicine, training, and overall knowledge of pitching mechanics, that people wouldn’t be hurting their arms. However, it seems that every pitcher above Little League is throwing sliders 30-50% of the time, and this pitch puts a tremendous strain on the tiny, fragile tendons in and around the elbow. Even if you throw the pitch with perfect mechanics, (which eRod does not) you will probably at least strain the tendons a bit. If you throw the pitch with imperfect form, you’ll put even more of a strain on the tendons and the ligaments, and eventually tear something." And idiot HS coaches still teach the slider!

' Like hell they didn't! Ever hear of Dick Radatz? I'm not even talking about the Fellers, the Groves, Walter Johnson, etc. Did they have radar guns then. Maybe not, most people had two eyes. Do you rmember. "First we'll use Spahn, then we'll use Sain, Then an off day, followed by rain. Back will come Spahn, followed by Sain, And followed, we hope, by two days of rain.". This was early in Spahn's career, and he had one of the best.

If you count Buchholz, we have 6 starters. One month to go, a lousy bullpen. We could put a little bigger load on those 6 without affecting our closer. Go to a 4 man rotation. Which was normal until the slider came along and sore arms with it. Price and Porcello have been going 7 or 8 every outing. Pare them down to 6 or 7, if need be, and let eRod and Buchholz be available, daily for mid-game duty. In 1949 I lived in Stoughton, worlked in Egleston Sq., and spent Sat AM and 3 nights a week at Northeastern on the GI Bill. I had no car until later in the year, Gave me plenty of time to scrutinize both the Sox and Braves games. We all loved Teddy, but everybody's favorite was Ellis Kinder. He pitched in 43 games, 30 as starter. had 19 complete games (w/6 shutouts), plus 4 saves. He went 23-6 with a 3.36 ERA, and pitched 257 innings. Guess what. His arm didn't fall off. He had only about 5 good years as a starter, but was an all-star type closer until 1957. I only went to maybe 3 or 4 games that year, but always went with the hopes that Kinder would either start or relieve. PS: Try getting to Stoughton by way of street car and bus Sunday evenings! Game ended at 5, got home about 8. (Make that, "FOUR man rotation, please)

Why? I thought he was a switch hitter. Even if he chooses to hit from the left side against any pitcher, that would be fine with me. I have no idea what his numbers are, and could care less. And don't hit him ninth! That's JBJ's for life. Stick him in there where Shaw or Hill woild be, and let it fly!

streaky Jackie comes awake. And it's about time, for goodness sake!

About as obvious as you can get!

Another stomach turner. JF goesn't have much to work with, but he made 2 mistakes that inning that could cost them the game. Where the hell are the tw finishers?

If I don't see Moncada on third base Friday night, I think I'll just go to bed early.

Has ESPN become a subsidiary of the NFL?

Following is from a Prospect Report that still has him at 2B. Hasn't he been playing 3rd, down there? Anyway, this what the guy said, "Few middle infielders can match Moncada's huge offensive ceiling, which earns him comparisons to Robinson Cano with more speed. He's a switch-hitter with outstanding bat speed who makes consistent hard contact from both sides of the plate. Moncada doesn't have much loft in his swing, which could cap his home run production at 15 annually, though he has the potential for 20-25 per season if he alters his approach." Bring him up; what's there to lose? Shaw's SO bats are getting pretty tiresome!

Two oustide pitches, he's looking for something iin on the hands. SURPRISE, SURPRISE!

I guess I'll switch to Geico. Whoops, I don't drive anymore!

Well, his August ERA is only a little over 11. Needs the work maybe. He shouldn't ne here on Sept 1. Get someone of some use on the roster.

Odorizzi has a great formula. Get the first pitch strike (I think I heard someone say, 16 out of 17), then throw nothing but fastballs just off the neck.

Black out means all my Sox Rays games have to be seen on FoxSouth. With Brian Anderson. Who can' keep his mouth shut. I turn the sound off and on all night. Every pitch gets scrutinis\zed to death. sometime while the next hitter in singling to left. He keeps talking about whatever comes into his head. Well one ore night after this one.

Best afvice I ever heard (of) is: Wait, wait, wait---Quick, quick, quick. Betts does this to perfection. JBJ gets anxious. Yes, batting 9th will help.

The best 3-4 combination in baseball. There to enjoy for another month. (maybe a month and a half?)

Ah, but you didn't answer the question. Could JF see what should have been ovious? Or was he simply saying a little prayer, and hoping on the side?

I stand corrected; yes, it was the 6th when he fell apart. The smoke was coming out of my ears so fast I couldn't see the 2" graphics they use. Are they getting smaller every year? I know the score streaming is only half the size it was at one time. BTW, we have to take 3 or 4 from the Rays, or I can get out my old Woody Guthrie recording of "Good Night Irene"

Was I seeing things? Real or fantasy, what I was seeing after one or two pitches the eRod made in the 5th inning, was not being seen by the manager or his piching coach. Now, I am almost 92 f***ing years old, sitting in front of a 33" Vizio. These two gurs are 50 feet away from the pitcher, and they can't see what I saw? After 2 or 3 pitches? He was awkward, out of synch, call it what you will. My imagination? Not after he walked his way getting pulled, it wasn't. Does JF see this, too? And simply hopes he will straightened out? With his history? He belongs on the Dl, then a recovery period in A ball. Barnes should have been hustled in for one batter, giving Buchholz a chance to warm up. No, I don't travel well any more, so am not interested in the job.

Binintendi has clinched LF. That is obvious. Just like Betts was (at least to me) in 2014. Swihart is a switching player who can play more then one position. The Rays would love him! And they might hand over one of their good young pitchers for him.

eRod's delivery was whacko from th first pitch of the 5th. Very inconsistent timing. If Buchholz is not in the rotation, why wasn't he wheeled out there when this became obvious (to our two "pitching coaches"). If I could see it on TV, why couldn't they?

Inning No. 3 = Inning No. 2 = Inning No. 1. First man (w/speed) gets on gets on each inning Next guy, double play. Doesn't anybody run any more!

My first thought was that the little f***er just got blown away and is too hung over to play. Nah, I wish it was that simplet It would take more than a hangover for him to miss a ball game! It's got to be more serious than we would like!

I knew Pat Light when he was a stock broker for Dean Witter Reynolds. That was in 1982. No wonder he's worn out! His dad worked for the Royals, who trained here then in a dump called Terry Park. It's still here.