GDT: ST Yankees vs Jays (March 14) On Sportsnet 1PM

[KingKat]

Norris' day is over.

 

Some location issues at times but he made adjustments and looks like the starter the Jays need.

[S33n]

Sanchez, Norris, Stroman and Hutchison... The future is looking very bright!

[Angrioter]

Norris resume please.

[baubau]

Martin decided to breakdance on a wild pitch.

[Orgfiller]

Infante is as expected, throwing a lot of heat, WP into the backstop as the runners advance to 2nd and 3rd, respectively.

 

Pirela hits a sharp line drive right to Gindl, A-Rod broke forward so he didn't tag.

[Governator]

Norris should start in AAA to gain an extra year of control. The 5th starter isn't needed very often in April anyway...Estrada can give us one spot start if needed, then up comes Norris.

 

This also helps limit Norris's innings...which is necessary.

 

From April 8th to May 7th they have 1 day off, why wouldn't they need a 5th starter?

[KingKat]

Norris resume please.

 

3.1 IP, 4 Ks, 1 BB, 3 H.

Edited March 14, 2015 by KingKat

[Orgfiller]

Infante struggling with the fastball command, it's been twice that Martin has made great plays to get bouncing fastballs. Full count.

[bronson44]

Navarro would have allowed 3 wild pitches in this AB

[Orgfiller]

Infante walks the hitter on a breaking ball that gets away from Martin, but not far enough to score the runner.

[KingKat]

Walk to load the bases. Infante looking Jeffress like so far.

[Orgfiller]

First pitch groundball to Travis, who flips it to Goins to end the inning.

[KingKat]

Ground ball inning over. Infante escapes unscathed with a big assist from Martin.

[S33n]

What do you think the chances are that we see a rotation of: Stroman, Norris, Sanchez, Hutchison and Osuna next year? The long shot there would be Osuna, but how far away is he? I know he only just turned 20, but he's always pitched well ahead of the age curve.

[KingKat]

Norris interview: It's a thumb blister. Norris said he didn't feel so great. Credits Martin for helping him get through without his best stuff.

[Orgfiller]

Norris being interviewed. He confirms that he has a blister on the top of his thumb, didn't bother him. Says that he felt his stuff wasn't very sharp but he went out there anyways to compete.

[Orgfiller]

Norris credits Martin and the pitching coaches for helping him succeed.

[KingKat]

Norris sounds half dead.

[Orgfiller]

Donaldson works a full count from being down 0-2. He strikes out swinging on a ball away.

[KingKat]

Norris says he's hard on himself, wants to hit on every pitch.

[KingKat]

Viciedo with a double.

[Orgfiller]

Viciedo hits a weak blooper to RF, awful misplay by Beltran, Viciedo jogs into second.

[gruber92]

Strike zone is nowhere near as wide for us.

[KingKat]

Norris models himself after Kershaw.

[baubau]

Norris:

 

- bilster on thumb

- didn't feel sharp today // felt that he was inconsistent

- credited Martin on his ability and enjoyed pitching to him

- stated he isn't a prideful person and wanted to learn further on becoming a better pitcher working with Pete Walker to make changes

- wants to "attack" guys, throw strikes and why he wanted to work on a more repeatable delivery with the pitching staff

- was impressed that Dickey was impressed he could get his car in reverse

- states its fun to be part of the home grown talent that is coming up with the Jays

- looks to Clayton Kershaw // loves his stuff and ability

[Orgfiller]

Smoak gets called out on strikes, pitches that one shouldn't complain about, but it's exactly the pitches that Norris didn't get even with Martin's framing.

[Orgfiller]

Pompey grounds out to second to end the inning.

[baubau]

Smoak gets called out on strikes, pitches that one shouldn't complain about, but it's exactly the pitches that Norris didn't get even with Martin's framing.

 

It started out well for Smoak as well being up 2-0 on the count. I think he does have a decent eye at the plate and can see why he has a career 10% BB but don't think he is confident with his swing. I know I've repeated it a few times. It may actually be best for him to be in the minors to start the season to work / change that swing.

[Orgfiller]

Steve Delabar in the game.

[KingKat]

Steve Delabar in the game.

 

Josh Thole as well.