Whisox05 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 http://www.si.com/mlb/2015/11/24/erik-john...-pitcher-health Interesting read on how he fixed his mechanics to get back to the dominant pitcher in 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 good read. Wonder if Coop is privy to the "secrets" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 If Johnson is really back on track to being the pitcher we thought we were going to have before 2014 happened, the rotation next year should be pretty dang solid for the next 4 years. And then we still have Fulmer, Danish, Adams and Montas all waiting in the wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Nov 24, 2015 -> 03:23 PM) If Johnson is really back on track to being the pitcher we thought we were going to have before 2014 happened, the rotation next year should be pretty dang solid for the next 4 years. And then we still have Fulmer, Danish, Adams and Montas all waiting in the wings. Unfortunately only 5 spots. Have to dip into that depth for bats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 It was pretty well known he made mechanical changes going into 2015, so we know his rebound wasn't just luck. But this is a nice in-depth look at the details of the change, which is great to see. By the way, note how Erik speaks. He's an over-analyst, always has been. Very intense. Konerko on the mound. He was that way when I interviewed him both in 2013 and 2015, and I've heard others who've spoken to him say the same thing, so it wasn't just the mood he was in at various times. It is who he is. On the one hand, that means he can adjust well. On the other, he may tend to over-adjust at times and get into deep ruts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 24, 2015 -> 09:41 PM) It was pretty well known he made mechanical changes going into 2015, so we know his rebound wasn't just luck. But this is a nice in-depth look at the details of the change, which is great to see. By the way, note how Erik speaks. He's an over-analyst, always has been. Very intense. Konerko on the mound. He was that way when I interviewed him both in 2013 and 2015, and I've heard others who've spoken to him say the same thing, so it wasn't just the mood he was in at various times. It is who he is. On the one hand, that means he can adjust well. On the other, he may tend to over-adjust at times and get into deep ruts. excellent point. never thought of that, that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFutureIsNear Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Call me crazy, but I think EJ has the ability to be a #3 starter in this league still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 QUOTE (TheFutureIsNear @ Nov 25, 2015 -> 07:38 AM) Call me crazy, but I think EJ has the ability to be a #3 starter in this league still. If we trade Q, that may happen sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) Haven't read the article yet but just saw a segment on the MLB Network about the changes Johnson made to his delivery and showed video example of it and its night and day. To put it in a nutshell to me his delivery now looked more compact, everything closer to his body and head . He went outside the organization to make these changes so despite the Sox reputation for developing pitchers he went elsewhere and very glad he did. To me it's no big deal. You get the help where you can find it. They brought up how when Roy Halladay was young he was getting hit around and threw over the top . Mel Queen then changed his arm slot to more 3/4 and it made all the difference. Looking forward to Johnson becoming the pitcher he could be if he's not traded. Now having read the article its was also Verducci on the MLB Network talking about EJ. Edited November 26, 2015 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Nov 24, 2015 -> 04:38 PM) Unfortunately only 5 spots. Have to dip into that depth for bats. That's fine with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 27, 2015 -> 02:57 AM) That's fine with me. Me too but it seems like most posters on here want us to sit on our hands and keep all of them and make no improvements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisox05 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2015/11/27/erik-j...e-sox-rotation/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 His advanced MLB numbers where still horrific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 28, 2015 -> 07:11 AM) His advanced MLB numbers where still horrific. Huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 28, 2015 -> 08:35 AM) Huh? Dick's right, Johnson put up a 5.93 FIP in six starts. I'm not overly concerned, as I'd assume most of his struggles were due to nerves and a tired arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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