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That was my point. If you are looking for the political callers to make good conversation like Bernstein likes to do go to WBBM. He likes to play like he is on a serious news station for too often.

Guilty. I made it all up. Sounded good though, right? ?

I'm a physical therapist and athletic trainer. I've worked with athletes for 30 years. Worked in MLB, NFL and a couple of Olympic teams and at the training center in Colorado Springs. Most of my research has been with pitchers, runners and most recently triathletes. I try to answer injury type questions as best I can from experience with similar injuries. Its somewhat subjective without knowing all of the information first (most of the time) hand. On a side note the ptatc name is short for having both the physical therapist and athletic trainer licenses. I went to register for the fan duel sports book app today and would you believe it was taken? The nerve of some people.

I cant believe he can generate that much velocity while short arming his mechanics like that. He never straightens out his elbow past 90. It cant be easy on the shoulder but it hides the ball really well until he almost releases it. To the hitters it has to look even faster than the 101. If he can throw his slider for strikes he could be unhittable. I dont know how he would generate the spin though.

Not a big deal especially for a guy with his height. Pitchers used to be taught to keep the knee flexed that way like Tom seaver. Nolan Ryan was more like the way crochet throws. Mostly today they like to teach posting up with the leg and crochet does get there after the flex in the knee. I dont imagine too many people will have issues with it since he does finish off with the post and spin in the Mike Marshall philosophy. From an injury stan point there is a lot less stress going through to leg, pelvis and spine with the muscle of the knee absorbing some of the force.

Humor

Almost hit the bull with the first pitch

crochet is either high waisting it or is really all legs.

it does suck as you get older

If you are only in your mid-30's and depending on herbals you've got a long way to go. I past mid-30's a couple decades ago.

Depends on the celebration.

I like it. Like Jason they have their own sense of humor

think they are hungover?

Wow, most people were happy to see he's second start. Didn't realize people knew this start was being conceded.

Maybe it's nerves or trying to aim the ball but they wouldn't bring him up if he wasn't healthy.

Absolutely no chance they bring him up if he wasn't healthy

Amazing how many black holes the number one offense in the AL has

Not necessarily a fan of len kasper but he had a great idea for the playoffs next year. To give the division winners an advantage and make winning the division important, make the first round of the playoffs a 4 game series with the division winner only needed to win 2 games but the lower seed needing to win 3.

Michael Jordan? ?

This is the other option. Trade for a accomplished cost controlled starter.

I go with the young, unproven guys as the seem MLB ready and need to learn at the MLB level. Unless it is truly a one year deal as stated before. Long term FA pitcher deals aren't worth the trouble when they have young controlled starters. It would turn into a Mazara situation, the vet gets the starts because the team acquired him not that he would necessarily be better.

Vaild point. i just think the other way unless it is truly a one year deal for Bauer or a short term deal for someone like Q who can readily move to the pen.

True but I'm discussing why they probably won't sign for someone next year not beyond that.

Just because the payroll is not a good reason. If Bauer truly does a one year deal it may be worth it. Although I still like what the Sox have.

Flores did not impress me much. Lambert will be a very long shot if he needs a second UCL reconstruction.