Our pitchers are all with Brady

[Can_of_corn]

You have no idea how close to disposal he was due to 2010. At his age and with the personal issues, he was as good as gone.

Brady was his only supporter within the Orioles deciders.

And if that trade was made the O's would not have Hardy.

[JERSEYORIOLE]

And if that trade was made the O's would not have Hardy.

Agreed. But what does that have to do with Brady the trainer?

[weams]

And if that trade was made the O's would not have Hardy.

Isn't that the truth.

But, we would still have Jim Hoey and Brett Jacobson.

Just not Alfredo Simon

[weams]

Agreed. But what does that have to do with Brady the trainer?

Absolutely nothing. Just Brady the Evaluator.

He specifically killed that deal.

[Can_of_corn]

Do you really know that? I love Reimold and if the Orioles were to have let him go, his career would not have been over. He quite possibly could have gotten more at bats with a different team and it might have been the best thing for his career. The point of my post was that there is no proof that Brady has added anything to a players performance YET. You have not proven otherwise. I just think we need to lighten up on Brady the savior, until we get some results. There are a million trainers that can get anyone in better shape. But does it translate to being a better player.

I am pretty sure that when dealing with athletic endeavors, it if far better to be in shape then not be in shape.

I think that the main advantage Brady has over other trainers is that he was at one point a very successful professional ballplayer so not only does he have expertise in which exercises translate best to baseball he also has a built in respect factor that other trainers do not have.

[JERSEYORIOLE]

I am pretty sure that when dealing with athletic endeavors, it if far better to be in shape then not be in shape.

I think that the main advantage Brady has over other trainers is that he was at one point a very successful professional ballplayer so not only does he have expertise in which exercises translate best to baseball he also has a built in respect factor that other trainers do not have.

You are probably correct. However, we have no positive results. The OP was about the Orioles pitchers being with Brady. Then a chorus of " thats good" posts. Im just not sure everyone should be so Gung ho. BTW, Brady was not a pitcher. So, im not so sure how much he knows about what is best for them. Call me a skeptic, but id take it slow.

[Frobby]

So really no one so far. Reimold was better in 09' then last year, as 10' was a lost year. Bell was no better although lost some weight. Reynolds actual blames some of his fielding woes on lifting. Im all for getting guys in better condition, however, this board seems to think that Brady is some kind of savior. I am reserving judgement until i see some results.

I think that is perfectly fair.

I should mention, Brady said that one of the first guys to work with him was Jerry Hairston, after two years in which he hit sub-.200 (actually, .206 and .189). The next year he hit .326. That was when Brady got interested in working with more players.

With the hitters, he does more than just fitness training, he works on their swings, as well. Obviously, he's not telling the pitchers how to pitch.

[weams]

http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/1/23/2727678/brian-matusz-2012-comeback

Hall of Famer Brady Anderson, making his first appearance since being appointed special assistant to executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette, said today at FanFest that the difference between Brian Matusz a year ago at this time and Brian Matusz today is the difference between night and day. "He's like a different human as far as his mentality and his dedication and the raw numbers, what type of athlete he is, he's not the same,'' Anderson said of the left-hander. By most accounts, Matusz arrived at spring training last year in less than optimum condition and started the season on the disabled list with an intercostal strain. He never really recovered and ended up back in the minor leagues for part of the season.

[Frobby]

http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/1/23/2727678/brian-matusz-2012-comeback

Hall of Famer Brady Anderson, making his first appearance since being appointed special assistant to executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette, said today at FanFest that the difference between Brian Matusz a year ago at this time and Brian Matusz today is the difference between night and day. "He's like a different human as far as his mentality and his dedication and the raw numbers, what type of athlete he is, he's not the same,'' Anderson said of the left-hander. By most accounts, Matusz arrived at spring training last year in less than optimum condition and started the season on the disabled list with an intercostal strain. He never really recovered and ended up back in the minor leagues for part of the season.

All great, but will he have the feel for the curve ball and change-up that he had in 2009-10? In addition to his physical condition last year, he also just flat-out didnt locate his stuff very well at all. Brady can't really help him with that part of it, and to me, it's probably the most significant part.

[weams]

All great, but will he have the feel for the curve ball and change-up that he had in 2009-10? In addition to his physical condition last year, he also just flat-out didnt locate his stuff very well at all. Brady can't really help him with that part of it, and to me, it's probably the most significant part.

Indeed. All good questions. But hope springs eternal

[JayThomas]

All great, but will he have the feel for the curve ball and change-up that he had in 2009-10? In addition to his physical condition last year, he also just flat-out didnt locate his stuff very well at all. Brady can't really help him with that part of it, and to me, it's probably the most significant part.

He'd also lost 5 mph off his FB. Will Brady's conditioning help with that? I've never been a pitcher but it seems like this would be helped more by training for explosiveness than the feel for his curve and change-up. I guess that I could really stretch things and speculate that his control and location might improve if his conditioning allows him to improve the repeatability of his delivery.

[OrangeJerseys]

Matusz is going to be Filthy MacNasty this year. He'll win at least 15 games with an ERA under 4. Comeback player of the year.

[21xxxv]

I wouldn't say All

[Frobby]

He'd also lost 5 mph off his FB. Will Brady's conditioning help with that? I've never been a pitcher but it seems like this would be helped more by training for explosiveness than the feel for his curve and change-up. I guess that I could really stretch things and speculate that his control and location might improve if his conditioning allows him to improve the repeatability of his delivery.

Yes, I think Brady's conditioning should help with velocity. But most of his velocity had returned when he came back to the team in late August, and he still stunk, because he didn't have a feel for his pitches. That's my point. I am not worried at all that Matusz won't be in good shape, and won't throw hard enough. I am worried whether he can regain his feel and command of the offspeed stuff and also regain his confidence.

[scOtt]

I am pretty sure that when dealing with athletic endeavors, it if far better to be in shape then not be in shape.

I think that the main advantage Brady has over other trainers is that he was at one point a very successful professional ballplayer so not only does he have expertise in which exercises translate best to baseball he also has a built in respect factor that other trainers do not have.

Not to mention serious contacts. COMPLETELY random scenario... "Hey Nomar... can you come out here for a few days and talk to a guy for me?" Insert any other name here...