Johan Santana topping out at 87mph in simulated game

[Rene88]

Now this is starting to look really promising, up to 90 mph and 4.1 innings

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Johan Santana threw 56 pitches in 4-plus innings today at extended. 1 run, 3 hits, 4 strikeouts. Fastball 86-90 mph <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23orioles&src=hash">#orioles</a></p>— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) <a href="

">May 22, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Woah-thanks for posting.

here is my question: why in the world is he not in AAA right now. Particularly with Yoon going down last night....

[Can_of_corn]

The velocity is very encouraging but he still isn't breaking the 60 pitch threshold.

Fine I guess if they want to use him out of the pen this season.

[ADZ23]

Now this is starting to look really promising, up to 90 mph and 4.1 innings

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Johan Santana threw 56 pitches in 4-plus innings today at extended. 1 run, 3 hits, 4 strikeouts. Fastball 86-90 mph <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23orioles&src=hash">#orioles</a></p>? Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) <a href="

">May 22, 2014</a></blockquote>

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He's obviously our not too distant future closer.

[mdbdotcom]

The velocity is very encouraging but he still isn't breaking the 60 pitch threshold.

Fine I guess if they want to use him out of the pen this season.

Apparently, you haven't read his new eBook, "How to throw a complete game in 60 pitches or less."

[Can_of_corn]

Apparently, you haven't read his new eBook, "How to throw a complete game in 60 pitches or less."

As long as he doesn't have a no hitter going...

[VeveJones007]

Apparently, you haven't read his new eBook, "How to throw a complete game in 60 pitches or less."

If he can build up to 76 pitches, he might have a shot.

[weams]

Woah-thanks for posting.

here is my question: why in the world is he not in AAA right now. Particularly with Yoon going down last night....

I think we will see him in Baltimore soon.

[Guest]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Duq said the situation w Johan Santana is fluid. He'll pitch 5 inn or 75 pitches in ext in Sarasota and then next step is up for discussion</p>— Dan Connolly (@danconnollysun) <a href="

">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23orioles&src=hash">#orioles</a> hoping to extend Johan Santana to 75 pitches tuesday at extended spring</p>— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) <a href="

">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>

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[Can_of_corn]

I don't think Bundy is even up to 56 pitiches. I doubt they are gooming Bundy for the bullpen. It's called rehab.

This was what the four appearance in a row with around 50 pitches?

I expected to see a bit more of an increase, start to start, then we have been seeing. Something like 45 -50 -55 -60.

75 is promising, looking forward to seeing how he maintains his velocity.

[Can_of_corn]

Starting May 5, 28 pitches, 51, 51, 56.

Right, 51, 51, 56.

I would have expected something more like 51, 56, 60.

Of course the information that they want to bump him up to 75 next start makes the whole question moot.

[LA2]

If he can build up to 76 pitches, he might have a shot.

To have also K'd 6 hitters within those 76 pitchers is pretty impressive!

[LA2]

Wd love to know what the pitch breakdown was for Santana, whether he feels he's gotten back his "touch" pitches.

[weams]

Wd love to know what the pitch breakdown was for Santana, whether he feels he's gotten back his "touch" pitches.

I'd love to see him on a rehab assignment. I'd do a full report.

[LA2]

I'd love to see him on a rehab assignment. I'd do a full report.

That would be great!

[Guest]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Johan Santana today in last extended spring start: 4 1/3 innings, 76 pitches, 2 runs, 6 hits, 0 walks, 8 strikeouts. FB: 86-88. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23orioles&src=hash">#orioles</a></p>— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) <a href="

">May 27, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Santana's changeup was 72-76 mph and his slider was 77-81 mph. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23orioles&src=hash">#orioles</a> expected to assign him to affiliate next, though has opt-out</p>— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) <a href="

">May 27, 2014</a></blockquote>

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