Jammer7 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 24 minutes ago, Aristotelian said: I'd rather just have Fuji back. I don’t disagree, but he needs a sports psychologist and for Chris Holt to rebuild him a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsFanSinceThe80s Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, interloper said: Splitter. I've learned enough by now not to question any waiver claim the Orioles make with Elias at the helm. Maybe Tucker Davidson turns into an effective relief pitcher or maybe not, but there's a method to the Orioles madness at building a bullpen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRedbeard Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Maybe we give this guy the Danny Coulombe treatment and never let him throw fastballs and he’ll be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim'sKid26 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Jammer7 said: I don’t disagree, but he needs a sports psychologist and for Chris Holt to rebuild him a bit. Careful, my friend. References to that profession can get folks fired up on this board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can_of_corn Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Just now, Jim'sKid26 said: Careful, my friend. References to that profession can get folks fired up on this board. I'm fine with the profession, I question folks being armchair diagnosticians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsfan8703 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 6 hours ago, interloper said: Splitter. Great post. Usually we’d just get the “print the playoff tickets” type posts on this signing. So does that saying still apply since we made the playoffs? Gotta like the the O’s are loading up on lefties with Walltimore, playing to their strengths, and loving that splitter. Splitter. Sweeper. Former Brave. A lot to like. The Royals are a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriolesMagic83 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Looking forward to about 100 acquisitions of marginal talent like this during the offseason. Can you feel the excitement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer7 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 4 hours ago, Jim'sKid26 said: Careful, my friend. References to that profession can get folks fired up on this board. Yeah, I am always in hot water here. Fuji is just so hard on himself. He’s a talent, and I’m curious to see where he ends up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan423 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Locked on Orioles podcast had some insight today on the Davidson move, and what the O's might be seeing here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA2 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Last 8 appearances (6.2 innings), all in relief: 1 earned run, 6 hits, 0 HR, 2 BB, 3 K. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsfan8703 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 On 10/25/2023 at 8:14 PM, OriolesMagic83 said: Looking forward to about 100 acquisitions of marginal talent like this during the offseason. Can you feel the excitement. Hope those 100 acquisitions equals 100 wins again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can_of_corn Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Just now, sportsfan8703 said: Hope those 100 acquisitions equals 100 wins again. I'm hoping for two things. They make the playoffs. They win the last game they play. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malike Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/25/2023 at 8:32 PM, Jammer7 said: Yeah, I am always in hot water here. Fuji is just so hard on himself. He’s a talent, and I’m curious to see where he ends up. He was basically the same guy in Japan for 10 years. Not sure he has psychological issues unless commanding the fastball and his off-speed pitches are a psychological thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer7 Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 10 hours ago, Malike said: He was basically the same guy in Japan for 10 years. Not sure he has psychological issues unless commanding the fastball and his off-speed pitches are a psychological thing. I did not say he has “psychological issues.” The pressures of performing on an MLB stage are tremendous. Some can excel, while others wilt under that pressure. It is common practice for pro athletes to have consulted with sports psychologists. My comment was simply to highlight his lack of confidence that is apparent to me. Great stuff, but yet he does not seem to trust it, particularly after he has failure. His body language is quite telling to me. As highly touted as he was his entire adult life, it’s a lot to live up to. Perhaps a professional can help Fuji come to terms with the inherent failures of baseball. Perhaps a more consistent mental approach will allow him to be more consistent with his mechanics and pitch with more conviction in each pitch. His tempo and rhythm differ from pitch to pitch, especially after failure. He’s a real long shot, either way. Like you wrote, his history is what it is. Any guy who throws 102 mph with ease is worth a look, to me anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjohnnyfever1 Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 9 hours ago, Jammer7 said: He’s a real long shot, either way. Like you wrote, his history is what it is. Any guy who throws 102 mph with ease is worth a look, to me anyway. I feel the same about Fuji. And I also love the moves like this Tucker Davidson one that cost us absolutely nothing to evaluate whether he can continue and improve that wiff stat with some coaching up. If it amounts to nothing, so be it. But they've proven that these acquisitions are worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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