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Let’s tap the brakes on his move to the bullpen. His stuff plays and he can get outs. Best of all, he doesn’t walk anyone. He challenges hitters and gets weak contact. With our defense, I’d rather him give up the occasional double or flared hit to the outfield than to see walks. Keep him in the starting rotation until he proves he doesn’t belong. Wells and Irvin both have experience in the pen and frankly for Irvin, though I love him, has a real tough time throwing strikes at times. anyway, let’s see what the old dog can do.

5.2 masterful innings. Way to go!

Well, I’m older than him. So he’s a kid in my eyes.

You’re probably right. Hyde has great trust in his bullpen but if the bats continue and we are up big and he’s dealing. I could see them riding their horse for 6-7. I’m just so damn excited for the kid. This is such a huge make or break moment for him.

I have a funny feeling. I think he’s going to give us 6-7. It’s a great matchup for him and he has much to prove.

I agree, his last start was, what, like 6 or 7 years ago for the Giants? This is a huge moment for him. I like Wells too, but if he’s not healthy and with Means and Bradish waiting, Suarez might be a solid addition until folks get healthy. This is his opportunity to make the club for the year or be sent around the league, mired in the minors. im praying for his success. I think he can do it. He knows he has to do it. Go kick some ass Suarez!

Well what if he shits the bed early? How many starts would the O’s realistically give him anyway and how much seasoning do you think he needs to perfect his game in AAA?

Agreed, I’d prefer it was Suarez and maybe that’s why banuelos was up, to open a spot on the 40 to get Albert his shot. We all know Zimmerman is just…not as good, and Hyde wants to win so Suarez should be the guy. but it’ll probably be Zimmerman. Sadly. I mean, at least with Suarez there’s some upside. He may be good. Little upside with Zimmerman.

Zimmerman does make the most sense and he might actually have some success against the twins.

Agreed. I thought it was just really funny. I like their dynamic, it makes it so much more fun that they are polar opposites and rib each other. Plus, Kevin Brown is hilarious!

Or rather luckily for us, your problem is also our problem.

You may have a problem sir, but luckily for you, your problem is also our problem. Much love sir!

It’s simply software that encrypts these devices. If there’s a will, there’s a way. That being said, it would have to be done for each team and each game unless the encryption per team does not change. I highly doubt that. It’d be interesting to see the software and consult with forensics professionals to see if there’s a potential problem with these devices. I wonder if pitchcom has taken that action or if MLB through their vetting process has done that as well.

Heh I understand, there’s probably nothing there. The signals would be encrypted

Well in the Sanchez homer, there was a runner on second. Hm.

I mean here a player is wearing it and during an interview, you can clearly hear it, so it’s louder than we think.

I mean, if the batter could hear this…yeah that’d be a huge problem.

I mean, sure, but Manfred also protected the players so…anyway, that’s beside the point. I’m more interested in how this would be theoretically pulled off and to what extent it would be an advantage. The Sanchez at bat was strange so I’ll do a little research on pitchcoms and see if there’s anything there.

So in the age of pitchcoms…how would this be done? Does the pitchcom tell what type of pitch and the location as well? I assume so, I’ve just never used one. With any technology there is the ability to circumvent it and hack into its result. So is that happening here? Or can the batter hear the pitchcom?

Exactly. He was definitely bringing something to light that he noticed while watching at home. I thought it was quite interesting and Kevin Brown did not want to touch that thought with a ten foot pole because there really wasn’t any follow up by him which also is odd.

Agreed. It was an odd assertion.

Ben Macdonald alluded to something being off with their at bats yesterday and now today…is there merit to what Ben was talking about today?

Or if they re-embrace sticky stuff so it requires less wear on the pitchers elbows to generate spin. Spin is prized and those who can do so effectively and consistently are what MLB is looking for. Not only does it generate movement, it also hides the pitch to the batter. I honestly wouldn’t mind it if the batters were ok with it.

Come back to us! This is honestly exceptional what he’s been able to do with his recovery, especially in light of the recent Strider news.

Here’s the promo tag line: ”The Milkman Cometh” (which coincidentally could be a 70s porno title)