hi8is Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 QUOTE (ptatc @ Nov 17, 2017 -> 05:57 AM) Cooper may have some difficulty with this guy. He doesn't have many "rules" for pitching like some coaches, but he likes to teach "standing tall" throughout the motion. This guy really doesn't do that as he flexes his trunk over a flexed lower extremity. You know I respect your opinion and value your unique insights... that said, I must point out that Cooper is usually consulted on trades involving pitching talent. I suspect he "sees something." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I wonder about that. I feel like they consult cooper for ML guys, but after we acquired Lopez/Giolito it was clear cooper hadn't watched much on them. I wonder if he's brought in on the minor league guys or if it's left to the scouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 17, 2017 -> 10:53 AM) I wonder about that. I feel like they consult cooper for ML guys, but after we acquired Lopez/Giolito it was clear cooper hadn't watched much on them. I wonder if he's brought in on the minor league guys or if it's left to the scouts. I've read on multiple occasions interviews with Kenny Williams back in the day and more recently Hahn which reference Cooper being consulted on draft picks, free agents, and trade acquisitions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 QUOTE (hi8is @ Nov 17, 2017 -> 11:11 AM) You know I respect your opinion and value your unique insights... that said, I must point out that Cooper is usually consulted on trades involving pitching talent. I suspect he "sees something." Of course he sees something. The guy throws hard. I'm just saying that working on his command will be a challenge from what cooper normally preaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 QUOTE (ptatc @ Nov 17, 2017 -> 03:11 PM) Of course he sees something. The guy throws hard. I'm just saying that working on his command will be a challenge from what cooper normally preaches. Understood my brotha - understood. 🙏🏻🤘🏻👊🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 QUOTE (ptatc @ Nov 18, 2017 -> 12:11 AM) Of course he sees something. The guy throws hard. I'm just saying that working on his command will be a challenge from what cooper normally preaches. A hard thrower lacking command reminds me of the issues with Matt Thornton when acquired from Seattle. Hopefully Mr Cooper can get through to this hombre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Nov 18, 2017 -> 01:36 PM) A hard thrower lacking command reminds me of the issues with Matt Thornton when acquired from Seattle. Hopefully Mr Cooper can get through to this hombre You don’t even need to go back that far, we just did it with Kahnle. Hasn’t always worked though, Massett and Aardsma were misses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringfieldFan Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 18, 2017 -> 04:46 PM) You don’t even need to go back that far, we just did it with Kahnle. Hasn’t always worked though, Massett and Aardsma were misses. I’d say it worked for Bobby Jenks as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxforlife05 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Nice move. Would like to see us take advantage of some of these other teams trying to make a run at Otani as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Nov 17, 2017 -> 08:11 AM) I like "Thyanos" best. Thymaster ? Thyranasaurus ? Thykwando ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Nov 19, 2017 -> 03:32 PM) Thymaster ? Thyranasaurus ? Thykwando ? Priceless! You win this thread 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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