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Something still isn't right with Matusz

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NewMarketSean Hangout Grand Counsel

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I recall reading this ST that Conner was "tweaking" Matusz' mechanics. I thought then that if there was ever a case of if in aint broke don't fix it, this was it. Sure enough not long after Matusz was on the DL and out for 2 months of the season. Now Matusz and Tillman have lost velocity, Bergesen can't find his 2 seamer and Conner is gone.....:scratchchinhmm:

He was tweaking Gregg and Gonzalez's deliveries in spring too.

I think you're definitely onto something. Occam's Razor should apply here. And if so we should be glad he's gone because he inflicted some serious damage into our pitchers.

I long for the days of Rick Kranitz.

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That 84-86 might be stadium gun velocity which could certainly be slow, but either way, those readings are concerning.

Is there a reason why they haven't gone in and done a thorough physical exam and done MRIs on him? Is there a reason NOT to do this?

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Is there a reason why they haven't gone in and done a thorough physical exam and done MRIs on him? Is there a reason NOT to do this?

Your guess is as good as mine. Knowing the history of the Orioles medical team I'm usually not too surprised by decisions that come from them. Considering the investment the Orioles have in Matusz and what he means to the future of this franchise, I would be ultra careful in how I handled him it were up to me. Pain or not, something is amiss with this kind of velocity drop.

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Here's a video comparison. Matusz 8/30/09 (8 K's in 7 innings) vs Matusz 6/25/11 (Reds)

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I am having a hard time comparing arm angles but one thing I notice right off the bat is his arm action is shortened and follow through not as strong this year as in the 2009 clip.

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