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JRC21's avatar

Re Mlodzinski possibly starting, he told the P-G after the game that he wants to be a starter. He sees this relief thing as his transition to the majors, but he wants to start.

Interesting.

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Bianco599's avatar

Go Cocks.

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WTM's avatar

There was a similar piece at DKPS. Speculated that he could fill the Ortiz role.

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JRC21's avatar

I’ve slowly realized that the P-G, DKPS, and pirates.com all have similar reports based on open interviews that the players are giving to multiple reporters. There is very little truly exclusive content.

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bmcferren's avatar

same problem is bigger than just baseball

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WTM's avatar

The whole beat writer concept seems outdated.

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WTM's avatar

All this offense! Need to start the season now, before Cherington Bat Rot can set in.

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Melkel's avatar

Gorski and Stewart had a great opener, both could figure into the firstbase and outfield depth. They're longshots, but they put themselves on the list with their performance. Davis and Endy both looked good today, with the bat and behind the plate.

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TNBucs's avatar

I enjoyed Dave Johnson's commentary and couldn't agree more with his statement that when people talk about liking the "human element" of having umps calling balls and strikes, they should instead focus on the "human element" of a pitcher making his pitch in a big situation only to have it be called a ball.

I'm okay with the challenge system, though I think they should add one--two doesn't seem to be enough when in close games teams will likely hold on to one for the 9th.

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StatsCbl's avatar

I like the challenge system better than the current system. I like the robo umps way better than the challenge system.

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bmcferren's avatar

oh man if gorski goes on a tear like his 2022 version...

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Melkel's avatar

Gorski nuked that one!

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1979andCounting's avatar

Over buildings....farther than cameras could see! Lol.

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Anthony Murphy's avatar

Termarr 0-2 with 2 K

Games don’t matter but still not ideal

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Melkel's avatar

His swing didn't look good, almost like he wasn't ready.

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Mel Schuster - emjayinTN's avatar

My thoughts exactly; he did not look good in either AB that I saw. Now, Endy looking very good at the plate and Gorski has put his name up on the board to be our 4th OF - a real strong outing today!

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Melkel's avatar

Gorski could make sense, he's a pretty good firstbasemen as well, might warrant a look until Horwitz is back. Stewart with a good showing today as well.

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Mel Schuster - emjayinTN's avatar

Plays all 3 OF positions and 1B; footspeed and a very strong arm.

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PirateRican21's avatar

Our Gorski in now name Cook.

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Mel Schuster - emjayinTN's avatar

Jaden Woods gave up a dinger for two runs, but very impressive getting it back together and striking out the next two batters to finish out the 8th. He's going to be strong for the Pirates.

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Anthony Murphy's avatar

He starts finding the zone more consistently, he’s really gonna skyrocket

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Mel Schuster - emjayinTN's avatar

No location the first 3 or 4 pitches, then grooved one. After that he looked very much in control - a big step for a young kid just turning 23.

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Mel Schuster - emjayinTN's avatar

Very impressed with the Pirates at the plate being very selective, not overanxious.

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WTM's avatar

Kinda checking in and out. Any velo on Rainey?

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WTM's avatar

So, 0 mph? 🙂

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PirateRican21's avatar

Change up -10 mph, so he has the 10 mph separation.

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1979andCounting's avatar

Eephus!

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bmcferren's avatar

astros hell bent on bringing in a slick fielding third baseman

kebryan is a houston native

arendao is from california

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1979andCounting's avatar

Coby Mayo 4 -41 in his cup of coffee last year.

Hank's not the only one who struggled.

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StatsCbl's avatar

Cowser was 7 for 61 with the Orioles the year before.

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Melkel's avatar

Termarr in left field? It's Bryce

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1979andCounting's avatar

New favorite baseball name.....Orioles have a Machin (pronounced machine)!

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Melkel's avatar

Gorski with a bomb.

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1979andCounting's avatar

Wind not a factor either.

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Melkel's avatar

Nice double for Endy!

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AdministrativeSky236's avatar

Can’t tell on game day how well some of these doubles are hit

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Melkel's avatar

Endy's was a drive into the left center gap. Bradfield was playing center and couldn't get to it.

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