Gameday Thread: 3/5 Angels vs Reds

[Chuck]

Jeff Fletcher saying Hanson was at 89-90 today.

 

Which actually might be decent news, if he's there in his 1st real outing of the Spring.

 

This IS good news. For any pitcher's first ST start that's good velo. 

[Aaronkv]

Nice HR Howie!

[Hollyw00d]

Howie says "pick off this!"

[Wallerrrr]

big bomb for howie!

[Hollyw00d]

Pujols didn't put all of his knee into that swing. I'm officially concerned

[fan_since79]

Good to see Trumbo hitting the ball again.

[nando714]

This is gonna be a tough opening series @ the nati... they're loaded

[Wallerrrr]

2-out rally!

[CanadianHalo]

im surprised the reds are letting the angels get a look at Chapman since we play them to start the season

[WallyWorld]

This is gonna be a tough opening series @ the nati... they're loaded

 

yeah that's what I was thinking.  Particularly without a DH (which means no Trumbo or Pujols essentially for at least the first few innings).

[jshep]

Oh hey, it's Youkon Cornelius out in the OF with a vest and fishing pole.

[Wallerrrr]

when is bill hall coming back!

[Jim]

let the hit parade begin, F'n Jepsen

[jshep]

yeah that's what I was thinking.  Particularly without a DH (which means no Trumbo or Pujols essentially for at least the first few innings).

 

Could always stick Trumbo out in the OF with Trout back in CF. Then use Bourjos as a defensive replacement for Trumbo later in the game.

 

Which is what I would expect for NL games.

[ettin]

if thats the case then not too bad. you'd have to think he'll hit a little higher on the gun in another 2-3 weeks

Actually Wallerrrr, on average, velocity only increases by about a 1/2 mile per hour (usually no more than 1 mph) from Spring Training into the season.

 

However, 90 mph should be enough for Hanson if he can utilize his pitch mix which has a variety of speeds to keep hitter's off balance. His pitches have speeds ranging from the low 70's (Curve), to the low 80's (Slider and Change), to the high 80's/low 90's (Fastball) when running right. Somewhat similar to some of Jered's velocities except that Weaver is exceptional at precision control and maintaining his arm slot (hitting the corners and fooling the batters).

[WallyWorld]

Could always stick Trumbo out in the OF with Trout back in CF. Then use Bourjos as a defensive replacement for Trumbo later in the game.

 

Which is what I would expect for NL games.

 

yeah, good call.  didn't even think of that.  however, this all assumes that Pujols is ready to play 1B by then.  It's possible he'll be the pinch-hitter.

[Richard]

Could always stick Trumbo out in the OF with Trout back in CF. Then use Bourjos as a defensive replacement for Trumbo later in the game.

 

Which is what I would expect for NL games.

 

Think this is how they played it last year as well. 

[Wallerrrr]

Actually Wallerrrr, on average, velocity only increases by about a 1/2 mile per hour (usually no more than 1 mph) from Spring Training into the season.

 

However, 90 mph should be enough for Hanson if he can utilize his pitch mix which has a variety of speeds to keep hitter's off balance. His pitches have speeds ranging from the low 70's (Curve), to the low 80's (Slider and Change), to the high 80's/low 90's (Fastball) when running right. Somewhat similar to some of Jered's velocities except that Weaver is exceptional at precision control and maintaining his arm slot (hitting the corners and fooling the batters).

 

interesting...good to know.

[nando714]

Pitching looking good through 6

[Lhalo]

That's the kind of stuff I like to see from PBJ.

[Jim]

Yeah Bourjos, that a boy

[worldofx]

im surprised the reds are letting the angels get a look at Chapman since we play them to start the season

 

I'm pretty sure he'll be 5th in the rotation.

 

We'll likely face Cueto, Latos and Arroyo.

[nando714]

We must tie!!!

[Aaronkv]

Bases loaded no outs.

[AZMike]

We must tie!!!

If we get a ~7 run buffer, there's a chance