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RShack Hangout Grand Counsel

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I think Palmer remembers everything that's ever happened involving him.

I bet it helped when he was facing a batter...

He knew what happened to every other pitch he ever threw to the guy...

He had video in his head, back before everybody else had video...

So, does it appear that DCab is doing anything differently with his mechanics? Or throwing different pitches? Or don't we know yet?

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I bet it helped when he was facing a batter...

He knew what happened to every other pitch he ever threw to the guy...

He had video in his head, back before everybody else had video...

So, does it appear that DCab is doing anything differently with his mechanics? Or throwing different pitches? Or don't we know yet?

Trembley said before the game that he would be throwing a slider instead of his usual curve. And he has done that.

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I bet it helped when he was facing a batter...

He knew what happened to every other pitch he ever threw to the guy...

He had video in his head, back before everybody else had video...

So, does it appear that DCab is doing anything differently with his mechanics? Or throwing different pitches? Or don't we know yet?

It looks like he's more focused on throwing fastballs in the strike zone. He isn't being cute. He isn't trying to trick people. He's saying "here's what I got...try and hit it." He's mixing in some well-timed breaking balls too. I like the approach so far.

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Hank Scorpio Hangout Grand Counsel

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I bet it helped when he was facing a batter...

He knew what happened to every other pitch he ever threw to the guy...

He had video in his head, back before everybody else had video...

So, does it appear that DCab is doing anything differently with his mechanics? Or throwing different pitches? Or don't we know yet?

No doubt about it. The guy's got a mind like a steel trap, and a trap like a... uh... I don't know how to finish that sentence.

Can't see the game down here in Asheville. Quite annoyed, I haven't watched in 4 days and they've lost every game.

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RShack Hangout Grand Counsel

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It looks like he's more focused on throwing fastballs in the strike zone. He isn't being cute. He isn't trying to trick people. He's saying "here's what I got...try and hit it." He's mixing in some well-timed breaking balls too. I like the approach so far.

Good. I think that's what he oughta do...

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