Dan Gilmore

Doesn’t differing ability to do the “see” part of that phrase define how well a hitter does the “hit” part? It’s expected that hitters will crush a mistake pitch, a hung slider or cutter that stays true. But those cookies do get popped up or sprayed foul. With so short a time recognize a pitch, plot its path and coordinate a swing, failure is the norm. McGonigle does mention some areas he feels he needs to improve on, or at least be aware of how a pitcher might try to defeat him. And he has worked on his bat speed (an area the coaches have assisted in) to at the least foul off the pitches he didn’t see well or were too well placed to barrel up. I am eager to find out if his approach and skills continue to work well as he moves up levels. The contrast with Tork is significant to me.

Remember when we included Jung in our list of prospects? It seems longer ago than it actually is…

Interesting that the interview mentioned Riley, and strikeouts, and towards the end, not hunting the perfect pitch to drive (Tork?). I’m eager to see McGonigle move up.

How much different is it in calling Cam Robinson a starting LT than calling Skipper a starting LT? Neither one would hold such a position for long if not for being emergency fill-in. Robinson was probably better than Skipper, but not dramatically so.

Echoing Roundsquare, I appreciate your sharing of the procedures and implications for the rosters.

Didn’t the NHL put limits on contract length after teams were putting long out years to spread annual cap ceilings?

A reminder of the sign I saw at the recent protest: Patriots defy dictators, cowards serve them.

I guess I don’t do enough mind-altering drugs to post my thoughts on the return in a trade of Skubal. 😎

Same here in Oregon. I guess since Nix went to Oregon for his last couple of college years it could make some sense…😠

Ugh.

Half way there.

Vladdy, please get that run back.

Oh ****.

Springer swings/wiffs at ball four, and on to the next inning with a flyout from Straw

I can switch to rye.

Well this sucks at the moment.

And almost a dropped ball on the collision

Bases juiced.

Tie game, number nine hitter takes Hoffman deep.

Dodger outs, but six runs for the Jays would be swell. Beers, I think three is good.

Six more, please

Bunt (attempt) Bunt (attempt Bunt (attempt Bunt (attempt Take Double

Fodgers chipping away. 🙁

Quoting to emphasize this. 👍🏻

I imagine Harris has the variables of whether Torres and Flaherty are back to consider and how the answer to that would impact his focus. I assume they have made the decision on whether or not to offer QO to each, although we may not know what that decision is until 11/18.