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I have a few pet peeves myself. For instance, when people write and don't capitalize the first word of the sentence, then ignore punctuation altogether. On the other hand, I am here to talk about minor league baseball, not be the grammar nazi.

The Orioles have made one significant change to his delivery. You'll notice that he always throws from the stretch. I think it takes away a variable which can eventually lead to more consistancy of front foot placement. Compared to what I saw when he pitched at New Mexico State, his delivery looks a bit more compact and explosive. I think he will develop into a dependable contributor to the starting rotation, but that is up to him and his physical abilities. Cheers!

I don't disagree with what you are saying at all. The delivery has some challenges and some rewards. My point was that it is just how he throws, not some affectation or attempt at emulation of a throwing style. It appears quirky, but to him it is natural. I think once Kyle has settled in to the new routine and developed relationships with the new catchers, he will perform better. BTW, most people don't know that Kyle and Adley were teammates at the Cape.

He wasn't getting the low slider at the knees call and was generally squeezed at the low end of the zone. I can tell you that he did not seem comfortable at all. When he is in the "groove" his process on the mound is consistent and relatively fast paced. He spent a lot of time Thursday rubbing up balls and pacing. Definitely not his best outing, but he will figure it out. As a side note, you (and others) call his delivery "quirky" but he has thrown the baseball and football that way since he was 8. Those of us that know Kyle have a to drink a shot for every time an announcer describes Kyle's delivery as having " a lot of moving parts." It's like all they know is what was written on a scouting report from when he was in college. LOL!

It rhymes with radish. Rumor is he is moving up.