GDT: Baltimore Orioles @ Toronto Blue Jays (Last series of the 2014 season)

[Atothe]

Buck is really f***ing dumb

[kgm1]

And no one advances the runners

[Orgfiller]

The sample size is still small, but it would appear as if Pompey needs a bit of work on his right handed hitting, he has a similar approach but takes awkward defensive swings, not nearly as smooth as his left handed swing.

[gruber92]

Lol at Gibby not bunting with the phenom Mayberry.

[Arkadium]

Typical pillar ... Selfish... 2-0 swings wildly on ball 3

[gruber92]

The sample size is still small, but it would appear as if Pompey needs a bit of work on his right handed hitting, he has a similar approach but takes awkward defensive swings, not nearly as smooth as his left handed swing.

 

He is definitely stronger from the left side.

[kgm1]

Sanchez to the rotation . first smart thing buck said all nite

[burlingtonbandit]

The sample size is still small, but it would appear as if Pompey needs a bit of work on his right handed hitting, he has a similar approach but takes awkward defensive swings, not nearly as smooth as his left handed swing.

 

Agree 100%. I think its best for his development to go back to AAA next season. Don't want him learning any bad habits that will hurt him over the long term which can happen especially being a switch hitter.

[Orgfiller]

Sanchez to the rotation . first smart thing buck said all nite

 

He needs to add a changeup, or a cutter like some have mentioned. I'm disappointed at how little he's thrown the curve, my guess is he can't command it well.

[jaysfan2014]

Nice amount of young depth the Jays have.. a lot of teams (such as the Yankees and Tigers, who have lousy farm systems) wish they had that youth. Let's just hope they pan out.

[burlingtonbandit]

He needs to add a changeup, or a cutter like some have mentioned. I'm disappointed at how little he's thrown the curve, my guess is he can't command it well.

 

My guess is Navarro never calls it. He showed pretty decent command in the early outings but I think the thought process is no one can hit his 2 seamer so might as well throw it every time.

[kgm1]

He needs to add a changeup, or a cutter like some have mentioned. I'm disappointed at how little he's thrown the curve, my guess is he can't command it well.

Can't command the off speed pitches but you have to still try and get him starting . Moot point ,AA will want that cheap arm in the BP

[Orgfiller]

My guess is Navarro never calls it. He showed pretty decent command in the early outings but I think the thought process is no one can hit his 2 seamer so might as well throw it every time.

 

I've thought of this well, Navarro doesn't even flinch, it's heat heat heat all the time. Although if one aspect of his has appeared decent it's his game calling, so my guess would be that it hasn't looked sharp in side sessions or Sanchez doesn't feel comfortable using it, something to work on in the offseason.

[burlingtonbandit]

Wow is EE ever slow lol.

[Orgfiller]

Can't command the off speed pitches but you have to still try and get him starting . Moot point ,AA will want that cheap arm in the BP

 

I agree with the former, but I doubt he doesn't get the chance to start, he would be called out even by the casuals for not doing so.

[burlingtonbandit]

I've thought of this well, Navarro doesn't even flinch, it's heat heat heat all the time. Although if one aspect of his has appeared decent it's his game calling, so my guess would be that it hasn't looked sharp in side sessions or Sanchez doesn't feel comfortable using it, something to work on in the offseason.

 

Yeah. I don't think he has much side sessions considering he's a reliever. Hard to work on a pitch when you can't really practice it.

[Orgfiller]

Wow is EE ever slow lol.

 

I think it's clear the quad injury is still present, or he's still hurting from back pain. He's not hustling at all but I think it's because he doesn't want to aggravate it further.

[kgm1]

He's still hurt, he shouldn't even be playing.

 

Looks like Melky did last year. I hurt just watching melky run last year

[Atothe]

These jackasses got a 5 year deal

[guylaroche5]

Wow is EE ever slow lol.

 

EE hustled a lot before his injury but he's not stupid. he knows these games are meaningless and isn't gonna risk a longterm injury over the pride of beating the orioles in an exhibition game

[kgm1]

navarro loses that pitch all the time

[burlingtonbandit]

I think it's clear the quad injury is still present, or he's still hurting from back pain. He's not hustling at all but I think it's because he doesn't want to aggravate it further.

 

Yeah I wasn't really knocking the guy. If he's hurt i don't want him him running full out anyway.

[Orgfiller]

Navarro doesn't even try with Sanchez, he just goes where the ball takes him.

[SJE32]

Nothing like Navaro reaching for balls on the corners.

[Orgfiller]

Mayberry has done a great job at first.

[guylaroche5]

navarro is so bad please for the love of god AA offload this pile of lard

[John_Havok]

Wow, nice DP

[SJE32]

Maybe Sanchez needs a personal catcher too. Maybe one that can hit little too.

[labadee]

cash him in, reyes

[labadee]

he's safe!