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12 hours ago, banks703 said:

Maybe Big Mike gets a shot? Though I’d like for Baumann to stay where he is. He’s been very good in that role.

I think Hyde does too.     One of the other short starts he was detailed in the postgame presser he was frustrated he had to use Baumann long because they want to groom him for the 1-inning role.     Last few appearances fastball has looked hot.

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13 hours ago, RZNJ said:

Every pitch except 2-3 was up in the zone first three innings.    Too many non competitive fastballs although he did a great job at the top of the zone.  Lots of high cutters.  2 bad changeups for each good one.   Flashes great stuff.  No consistency.  Was getting on top and driving the ball down last start.  Not tonight.   The growing pains are painful.  I still think it’s mechanical.

I hope it’s mechanical - that seems fixable after some more painful outings. Presumably the analysis folks should be able to find something in his delivery and have him work through it. Probably in Norfolk.

Velocity seems to show that he’s not hurt.

What will be hardest to fix is if he’s in his own head about the injury. That’s not easy but if that’s the issue it will likely take a mix of time and the right help - not based on injury but I’d lay money that’s what happened to Matusz. 

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9 minutes ago, pdiddy said:

I hope it’s mechanical - that seems fixable after some more painful outings. Presumably the analysis folks should be able to find something in his delivery and have him work through it. Probably in Norfolk.

Velocity seems to show that he’s not hurt.

What will be hardest to fix is if he’s in his own head about the injury. That’s not easy but if that’s the issue it will likely take a mix of time and the right help - not based on injury but I’d lay money that’s what happened to Matusz. 

I was pretty hopeful after his previous start. I was watching from pitch one to see if he would be able to repeat it but he didn’t.  Very frustrating.

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