August 13, 200818 yr My problem with Cordero is the fact that small market teams should not go out and lock up a closer for that type of money. If we're going to increase the payroll & go spend some money, then that's fine. Cordero is a serviceable closer (for the most part). But, when he's the highest paid player on the team, that presents problems. It boggles my mind how overrated the save truly is in professional baseball. Had we not signed Cordero and made Burton the closer, we'd have one of the best young closers in baseball. Not saying that's what I would have done, but it's one of multiple aspects that proves how overrated the closer can be. Nonetheless, I have a difficult time faulting the Reds when they actually go and spend money. Even when it's a poor investment, it's somewhat refreshing.
August 13, 200818 yr So according to Dusty, the Reds pitchers aren't getting the job done on the mound because they don't run enough. Nothing to do with their arms. They just don't run enough. "There's no substitute for running," he says. "I tell little kids to run. How many little kids do you see running?" He's instilled that running spirit in his son, 8-year-old Brandon. Baker does so because he believes it has value. He believes in it because he ran in his boyhood. "We used to run just to take off running," Baker said. "First thing your momma hollered, 'Quit running -- quit running through the house.' That kid that runs is going to be somebody." No doubt Baker believes in it, which is why he's looking to see that running spirit in his young pitchers. He wants them to be "somebody" before their careers end. LINK
August 13, 200818 yr So according to Dusty, the Reds pitchers aren't getting the job done on the mound because they don't run enough. Nothing to do with their arms. They just don't run enough. "There's no substitute for running," he says. "I tell little kids to run. How many little kids do you see running?" He's instilled that running spirit in his son, 8-year-old Brandon. Baker does so because he believes it has value. He believes in it because he ran in his boyhood. "We used to run just to take off running," Baker said. "First thing your momma hollered, 'Quit running -- quit running through the house.' That kid that runs is going to be somebody." No doubt Baker believes in it, which is why he's looking to see that running spirit in his young pitchers. He wants them to be "somebody" before their careers end. LINK You do realize that a pitchers legs are a huge part of their success don't you. Nolan Ryan and Curt Schilling would no doubt agree with Dusty that a pitcher needs to run a lot.
August 13, 200818 yr I'm just passing on what he said. He cites Fergie Jenkins in the article and he's in the HOF.
August 13, 200818 yr You do realize that a pitchers legs are a huge part of their success don't you. Nolan Ryan and Curt Schilling would no doubt agree with Dusty that a pitcher needs to run a lot.Legs are critical to stamina but the Reds have so many mechanical issues, it's difficult to watch. I see very few, with a 2nd pitch capable of throwing for strikes, other than Arroyo and he loves the off-speed stuff. If the Reds want to improve the pitching, some staff changes need made. Running is great and essential, but so is the ability to locate pitches.
August 13, 200818 yr Author Legs are critical to stamina but the Reds have so many mechanical issues, it's difficult to watch. I see very few, with a 2nd pitch capable of throwing for strikes, other than Arroyo and he loves the off-speed stuff. If the Reds want to improve the pitching, some staff changes need made. Running is great and essential, but so is the ability to locate pitches. Volquez doesn't throw two pitches for strikes? Really???
August 13, 200818 yr Volquez doesn't throw two pitches for strikes? Really???His command of his off-speed, is not great. Plus, he locates his FB up in the zone a lot. Huge difference for throwing it over the plate and in throwing a strike, that a MLB hitter must adjust to.
August 13, 200818 yr Author His command of his off-speed, is not great. Plus, he locates his FB up in the zone a lot. Huge difference for throwing it over the plate and in throwing a strike, that a MLB hitter must adjust to. You are confusing him with Cueto. His change is filthy, and while his FB has been up in the zone a little while he's struggled, it was right at the knees for 80% of the year...
August 13, 200818 yr You are confusing him with Cueto. His change is filthy, and while his FB has been up in the zone a little while he's struggled, it was right at the knees for 80% of the year...Not confusing him at all, Cueto is a thrower now and will get better. Edison has a tendency to be down and away, with his off-speed stuff. His BB's totals are high, for a pitcher with a winning record.
August 13, 200818 yr Author Not confusing him at all, Cueto is a thrower now and will get better. Edison has a tendency to be down and away, with his off-speed stuff. His BB's totals are high, for a pitcher with a winning record. 1.3 is a very respectable WHIP for a young strikeout pitcher. He throws two pitches for strikes. No denying that...
August 13, 200818 yr 1.3 is a very respectable WHIP for a young strikeout pitcher. He throws two pitches for strikes. No denying that...He also throws a lot of pitches per inning and probably, leads the Reds in WP's. He's good, don't get me wrong but doesn't have consistent command, of two pitches yet.
August 13, 200818 yr Author He also throws a lot of pitches per inning and probably, leads the Reds in WP's. He's good, don't get me wrong but doesn't have consistent command, of two pitches yet. And he has pitched out of jams far better than anyone. You don't get there without command of your two best pitches. If he's mechanically broken, let's hear why...
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