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Kremer pitched well. Not super dominant or anything but well enough to win the game. If Akin gets the third out, he leaves with 5.2 IP and 1 ER and nobody would complain. He was in the zone all night and did well to get a huge out on Perez after the blown call on the Witt walk.
Also, the 3-2 pitch to Witt that was called ball four for the first walk had been called a strike all night. In fact, far worse pitches had been called strikes, especially for the Royals’ pitchers. And were called strikes afterwards.
I don’t think they need to be only for homegrown guys. Just the right guys! I think Burnes is a right guy. Now if we can’t extend him before he hits free agency and he gets 10 year 30 million per from someone you have to walk away. Id try an extension that has a higher AAV but a shorter term. Say you expect him to get $30 per for 10 in free agency. Then give him 7 years and perhaps an opt out after 4.
Yeah I was hopeful for him but after seeing last night (where it all caught up to him) I just don't think he has the stuff any more. He used to have an excellent 2 seamer with good velocity and arm side run but that doesn't seem to exist anymore with the velocity drop.