They were not good, but Posey et al are grasping at things to make it look like they’re doing something to save that floundering ship.
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Their going to college for a coach to manage has not been successful at all.
https://x.com/MaxZepedaSports/status/2061131581260026201?s=20
Somewhat surprising:
The #Astros lead all of #MLB in batter success rate with the ABS (Automated Ball Strike) system at 59.4%. Today, Joe Espada spoke in detail about how they utilize baseball’s newest tool. “We do a lot of work behind the scenes…we have a really good process…”
I’m reading that post, and I recognize every word in it, and I know the meaning of each one, but put together in that order they make me question the reality of this existence
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Think how good the rate would be if they taped Cam’s hands to his sides.
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He might get a few more walks as well
Congratulations to Arrighetti, AL Pitcher of the Month for May.
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Narrowly edged out Abreu.
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Arrighetti tells a story about his travel league first base coach, a 15 year old Alex Bregman.
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That’s wonderful. I love how pitchers have a photographic memory of every plate appearance against each hitter they’ve ever faced, and vice versa. There are retired guys who can break down pitch sequences individual at-bats from 25 years ago. It’s amazing.
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