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QUOTE (ptatc @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 03:57 PM) Wow. You weren't kidding. That was excellent information. It really sums it up well. Before anyone posts about pitching again they should listen to that. Specifically about velocity. Mechanic can be a difficult topic unless you've really studied them. However, velocity should be easy to understand. Everyone should realize that any discussion of velocity at this time of the year is not only useless but detrimental. Pitchers should not be throwing at their max level now. This also exemplifies the problem with the current philosophy of pitching. Pitchers are now taught to go hard for six innings because it looks better in your analytics and you get more money as wins don't matter. Thus they throw harder more often instead of pacing themselves for longer outings. It's the same as hitters forgoing contact for power as that helps your OPS more. It really is a detriment to the pitcher's health. It's driven by the "new" way to look at pitching which in turn will make them more money. The pitchers are more effective for a shorter period of time but it also puts alot more stress on the arm. This is a must listen for every fan who wants to understand what is happening to pitching. http://grantland.com/the-triangle/mlb-los-...015-and-beyond/ It's the first of six threats to the Dodgers becoming a dynasty. Cool read, especially the possibility of their media deal going south (in Houston they simply declared bankruptcy to get out of deal with Astros and Rockets)....

What about Tommy Amaker? He's due for another shot after Harvard.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 03:09 PM) The White Sox had a Top 5 pitcher and hitter last year. They didn't make the playoffs. Correction, they didn't come close to sniffing the playoffs.

Scott Snodgress sets down Gillespie Flowers and Nieto consecutively.

Atta boy, Trayce....took out a runner with a great throw home from CF.

http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/112...s-role-develops Thome stays the same good guy as his baseball role evolves....

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 02:46 PM) It is too early, especially when you consider his situation but the reports of him coming out of instructs said that he made improvements to his game. With Micker, all you want to hear is that he is improving and that he is holding his own. This is his age 18 season after all. I think Micker might have the highest ceiling in the system and he could be one of the best prospects in all of baseball in the next couple of years. Lots of comps with Soler out there.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 02:38 PM) You'll see this from him a lot. I know you freak out about all their guys, but he's this good. Mlb advance scouting and pitchers will adjust in the second half like they did to limit Abreu's power numbers. They excel at finding and exploiting any weaknesses. http://grantland.com/the-triangle/mlb-los-...015-and-beyond/ As much as there is concern about the future Cubs' dynasty, even the Dodgers Evil Empire could collapse easily enough.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article....articleid=23644 Ptac will enjoy this one..... http://grantland.com/features/mlb-catcher-...ollisions-rule/ And one about home plate collisions

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 13, 2015 -> 10:39 AM) Herm is the Luther Vandross of MLB. You never know if you are going to get fat Herm, average Herm or skinny Herm. Or Oprah, Jessica Simpson, Kirstie alley.

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 02:23 PM) I meant to complaints from liberals when it was done to Bush. WhIle I can believe the 'horns' part can be a complete accident, given the logo, there have been many other times they have manipulated photos to appear one way or another. Darkening McCain with shadows to appear evil-like, making sure that the lights around Obama's head look like a halo, etc. Cheney Rumsfeld and wolfowitz were evil...no need for artistic enhancements.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 12:55 PM) Wisconsin is ok Ou is ok...haha

QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 12:06 PM) F Bruce Pearl. He's been a jag since his Horizon League days. Yeah....I was one of Roy Marble's tutors/homework assistants when the Deon Thomas/Jimmy Collins thing blew up...predating UW-Milwaukee. Dr. Tom Davis was a great guy though, his mentor.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 10:40 AM) You are being unrealistically pessimistic. TJ and ACL surgeries continue to have a very high rate of returning to previous level. Anyone who has these I have a very high level of confidence that they will return. I have worked with 100's of them. More ACL than TJ but almost all of them return. However you are right with Jones but for the wrong reason, his back. If it wasn't for that injury he would have returned long ago. That problem came out of nowhere and is concerning. I don't know the specifics behind it but they did surgery almost as soon as it appeared. This is rare that a fairly long rehab wasn't attempted first. This is cause for concern. Crede and Jenks, too. They tried almost everything before doing the disc fusion surgery...I can't remember exactly, but he was a shadow of his former self upon returning.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 11:30 AM) Yeah, IU fans definitely want to see Auburn, Temple, Rhode Island, UConn and Wyoming all lose today. Say what u want about Bruce Pear, he always brings his a game at tourney time.

Not leaning, more like validation.

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/1...-boston-red-sox Lots of mystery surrounds the growing legend of Yoan Moncada... http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/03/late...-olivera-2.html Most updated information on Olivera....seems it's down to Padres, Dodgers, Braves, Marlins

Sae hired the same attorney who represented Timothy McVeigh. Brilliance not seen since the frat nerds from univ of s. Carolina in Borat. http://www.ktul.com/story/28451386/fratern...ity-of-oklahoma

Which two out of ucla, Texas and Indiana do go with?

Which two out of ucla, Texas and Indiana do go with?

QUOTE (farmteam @ Mar 13, 2015 -> 06:58 PM) Damn. Competed well, but could barely hit threes in the second half. No idea which way it'll go on Sunday. Definitely should be rooting against Alford now.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/break...0311-story.html

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Mar 13, 2015 -> 05:32 PM) ISU fans are everywhere down there Because Ames and Des Moines are too boring and there's nothing else to do before Spring Break.

Boo!! Cmon, Richard Allen, you need to lighten up or you will give yourself a coronary. Thanks, Bunk/Wendell Pierce At least argue about something interesting...will the Apple Watch change the future or end up as a big dud?

QUOTE (LDF @ Mar 13, 2015 -> 05:03 PM) it is a said commentary when fans are just desperately looking for any small thing to say, you see, he can still contribute. fyi i was a beckham fan in the beginning of his career. too bad i feel for him. Saladino haha...Gordon never has followed a consistent plan since his rookie season.