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Wade Miley Eat Crow Thread
True Blue Brew Crew replied to Mr Southpaw's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
It's simply a different grip on the baseball while still utilizing the same throwing motion as a pitcher's traditional fastball. It has more spin and dives towards the pitchers glove side. It's a slight change of speed (lower) and typically induces more weak contact since it's diving or tailing action is harder to square up. It deceives batters sitting on a pitchers traditional fastball. The cutter is what made Mariano Rivera a hall of famer despite being all he threw most of the time. -
It's clear that people here aren't seeing him this way, but after Chacin, Peralta is probably the most sure bet to be in the Brewers rotation next year. Think in terms of stuff, projectability, and cost control like the team will. Nelson would be right there with those 2 if healthy.
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All the more reason not to write him off, as I see many here doing. Young pitchers needing time to refine their control is a story as old as the game. I can say with full confidence that the Brewers aren't overlooking Peralta's ability to miss major league bats. It's why he made the rotation before Burnes and Woodruff, seemingly jumping over them both overnight. I expect his command of the strike zone to be better in 2019 than it was in 2018. His walk rate went from 4.2BB/9 in 2014 to 1.3BB/9 in 2015 at the same level. From then on he's been pushed very aggressively, jumping at least one level each year. 2019 will be Freddy's first chance to repeat the same level for an entire season since 2015. If I'm not mistaken, the strike zone in the minor leagues is the same size as that in the majors. Somehow, the last time Peralta was able to stay in the same spot for a 2nd season he had elite control and a ridiculous strikeout to walk ratio (1.3 BB/9 and 8.38 SO/BB). Freddy can throw strikes consistently. It's all about confidence, trusting his stuff, and settling in. In other words, it's just a matter of time.
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Chris Sale is the most difficult starting pitcher in baseball to get a hit off of (.175 BAA). Max Scherzer is second (.179 BAA). Freddy Peralta would sandwich right between those two (.178 BAA) if he had enough innings to qualify.
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For what it's worth, Curtis Granderson is an amazing clubhouse addition. One of the nicest pro athletes I've ever had the pleasure to meet.
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Brewers also received international slot money in the deal. Changes things some
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Josh Donaldson put on Waivers
True Blue Brew Crew replied to Dead Simmons's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Cleveland it is. -
Not sure I follow the sentiment here. In this market, isn't bargain shopping an absolute necessity?
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Josh Donaldson put on Waivers
True Blue Brew Crew replied to Dead Simmons's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Indians would be the team to pull for if Brewers fans are worried about the Cards landing Donaldson. -
From what I recall, the trade simply needs to occur before 11:59 PM ET
