|
J: Hard to say without seeing it, but are you saying he tips his pitches or that there is little or no imagination in the game calling? If you have enough the first time through, then you have enough the other 2 or 3 times through the lineup - it's just a matter of hitting your spots and keeping the other team from sitting on one pitch or another. Did JVB get a little tentative? I think if you check my posts at the conclusion of ST I was advocating JVB for the RH long relief role, so I agree that is where he needs to be.
I think his problem is that 5 inch or 6 inch space between his ears, and I cannot see any problem with pulling him after 2 or 3 innings, and possibly feeding that ego just a little bit and maybe proving to him that he can be an effective pitcher. I fear that none of this is the case though, because this coaching staff has shown great patience with guys like Meek, and sending JVB back after the bad outing seems to be more like a punishment for not manning up against the opposing batters. All good coaches know that some you pat on the butt and put your arm around, and others you kick their butts and challenge their manhood! This was an action for effect - let's see how JVB responds. If it was me and my career was on the line, I do not think I would let anyone get dug into the box on me without wearing the stitches of the ball on the next pitch!!
|
