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I watched the highlights of that game again for the first time in forever. I forgot that Ray Burris started for the Expos and pitched a gem, matching Valenzuela frame for frame. The pitch that Monday hit out was a good one — sometimes you have to tip your cap to the hitter for putting a good swing on.
In other news, the Giants' new manager is Tony Vitello: plucked from a powerhouse collegiate program at Tennessee. Interestingly he has no experience playing or coaching in the professional ranks. It's a calculated risk by Buster Posey, but I like this hire much more than some of the alternatives.
Max Schwerzer thinks it's a good pick.
Now if we can get Vols pitching coach frank Anderson to come with him...
It's promising, but most moves are seen as such is in the early stages.
His strengths are acknowledged to be as a motivator, talent spotter, and developer of young players.
Provided the farm system can supply him the material to work with, I think he'll have some success.
It's clear that inside, and outside, the division, teams aren't going to outspend the Dodgers, or be able to attract the most desired free agents like they can.
So it's almost a necessity to try to do it a different way, or the way that the teams Posey found success with while he was playing.
But I am curious where he falls on the analytics spectrum.
I assume analytics are used less in amateur baseball because there are fewer statistics to have been recorded for younger players, especially at the high school level. That, and people skilled at analytics would find better career paths at the professional level.
Some of the things that make a great amateur coach — talent spotting, recruiting, motivation, and development — don't seem as relevant to a Major League manager. You've got a whole scouting department and minor league system, and what motivates younger amateur players won't necessarily fly with grizzled professionals. The coaching staff will need to have some seasoned heads to help balance things out.
Totally agree that the only real path to success is through drafting and developing one's own players.
Some of the things that make a great amateur coach — talent spotting, recruiting, motivation, and development — don't seem as relevant to a Major League manager. You've got a whole scouting department and minor league system, and what motivates younger amateur players won't necessarily fly with grizzled professionals. The coaching staff will need to have some seasoned heads to help balance things out.
Totally agree that the only real path to success is through drafting and developing one's own players.
Oh, I've definitely been looking forward to the WS tonight. LET'S GO BLUE JAYS!
hopefully Otani-san drives the first pitch off of Schmolts' throat/neck area
as they will need to call up Ron Darling or better yes, Keith Herndbuergerz!
as they will need to call up Ron Darling or better yes, Keith Herndbuergerz!
LET'S GO BLUE JAYS!!!!
What a game. I'm laughing so hard right now at anyone who nonironically called for the Dodgers in 4.
What a game. I'm laughing so hard right now at anyone who nonironically called for the Dodgers in 4.
I realised y’all that it was a loss for the Dodgers today.
The manager should have called up Ohtani when the bases loaded 🤑, not only for that one run.
Next game we got Yamamoto in mind. Who’s ready for tomorrow?
Well, "my" Blue Jays are 1-0! Let's hope this isn't the only time they lead the series.
Remember that we never once led against the Mariners until game 7!
Hey everyone, World Series Game 2 is tonight! What do you think will happen in today’s game? For the Dodgers, it’s time for the offense to really shine and for the pitching to be on point. You can read more about it here: https://www.mlb.com/news/dodgers-lose-world-series-game-1-2025?partnerID=mlbapp-iOS_article-share
I can't believe we went up against anime protagonist Yamamoto for the entire game. Also, I couldn't get over how jarring it was to go from everybody remaining silent about cancer to suddenly hearing half of an upbeat Jonas Brothers song less than a few moments later.
I remember that they paused the fifth or sixth inning for that show.
Moment of silence for cancer awareness month
If they can win one in LA they'll still have a shot at it. Fingers crossed.
We finally won game 2! Now y’all ready to run it back home tonight on game 3 at DODGERS STADIUM? 🏟️
That darned Freddie Freeman… I was going to watch the highlights this morning but they were still playing.
turned off the game 1am ish in the east coast, USA
boy im tired heaved eyes but need to ride a racing bike soon!
one can only shake one's head at the bonehead
or amazing plays the entire crew including the umps just a short time ago.
hopefully tonight is a blowout bit Otani-san in on the hill.
boy im tired heaved eyes but need to ride a racing bike soon!
one can only shake one's head at the bonehead
or amazing plays the entire crew including the umps just a short time ago.
hopefully tonight is a blowout bit Otani-san in on the hill.
Freddie Freeman is a pretty good baseballer. Too bad he's never played for a team I like.
GO TOR!
GO TOR!
At least they didn't get swept...