2024 New York Yankees
- Thread starter billyS
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I was at the game today, had no idea about 'Lo being hurt, or us resigning Odor....Is that because DJ is more hurt then they are telling us?
Anyway, total lack of ANY energy from Yankees other than Stroman.
Guys looked half awake out there today. Everyone is all giddy about their start, fact is the majority aren't hitting.
Stanton has struck out something like 14 of 23 at bats. Trevino needs to sit more in favor of Wells. I don't like him in lineup, has done nothing.
Not going to rag on and on because I am the Debbie Downer in this crew, but man they were lifeless today. Yes it was cold, but it was cold for the fans and the Blue Jays too. Very shity opening day game in my opinion.
Anyway, total lack of ANY energy from Yankees other than Stroman.
Guys looked half awake out there today. Everyone is all giddy about their start, fact is the majority aren't hitting.
Stanton has struck out something like 14 of 23 at bats. Trevino needs to sit more in favor of Wells. I don't like him in lineup, has done nothing.
Not going to rag on and on because I am the Debbie Downer in this crew, but man they were lifeless today. Yes it was cold, but it was cold for the fans and the Blue Jays too. Very shity opening day game in my opinion.
I have over the last few years slammed the current group of pitchers as being too delicate. I think the emphasis on velocity and spin rate has really affected these guys. Then throw in no longer being able to use pine tar to grip the ball. Now they have to squeeze the ball harder. These are the things that are different. Maybe they are just exerting way too much stress on their arms.
The way a lot of pitchers are adding velocity is by adding a recoil action to the arm after the release. This is putting tremendous strain on the arm.
In the old days guys added velocity by using their bottom half to add power, the drop and drive method.
Nolan Ryan always spoke about pitching with his legs. Funny he threw over 100 mph and lasted into his late forties.
In the old days guys added velocity by using their bottom half to add power, the drop and drive method.
Nolan Ryan always spoke about pitching with his legs. Funny he threw over 100 mph and lasted into his late forties.