@LouStagner If 113 players on tour average 300+, when does it become a problem. Are players stronger and more in shape than previous generations? Of course. Does equipment play a large role in this? Of course. Jack averaged 276 yards in 1967 with an estimated 120 MPH club head speed.
@AGretz Aaron Judge has missed 10 games the last 2 seasons. Bobby Witt has missed 14 games the last 3 seasons. Other than your catchers, I just don’t see why players need 20-30 games off a year. If you do have to give guys a day off, spread it out. It can’t be 3-4 starters off for a game
@jmarshfof I think expectations were/are unrealistic. I see Kindel as a two way, responsible center that will score 60-70 points and 20-30 goals a season. He will be a good player. I think people think he’s a 100 point guy and that’s unfair. He’s 18 and he was an 11th overall pick, not a 1
@JoshYohe_PGH Josh, I look at his .888 SV% and wonder if that’s ever going to win a playoff series. He’s 46th in league. The defense hasn’t always been great but that’s a 47 game sample size.
@PaulZeise@PittsburghPG If he develops into what people think, they have no chance at an extension. By the time he is arb eligible, the pirates will deal him. It’s a risk but one they need to make to turn the corner.
@AGretz What do you do with a guy like Cruz? Two horribly played balls, led to 4 runs. 3Ks at the plate. He’s 27 and doesn’t seem to improve in his fielding or plate approach.
@LouStagner Under normal conditions 50 as a 5 index. Adding the water, the nerves and everything that comes with it, 35-40 I’d think. 140 is also just between clubs so that’s a factor too
@JoshYohe_PGH Legit question Josh. If Dubas didn’t see the need to add at the deadline (fine with that) why didn’t he sell some expiring assets and keep the rebuild going? I feel like not trading guys like Skinner and Mantha and missing playoffs is the worst route they could have taken.
@steelers A once proud franchise has become the Jeff Fischer lead Tennessee Titans. They refuse to change their outdated ways, spend money on a coaching staff and pick 20-22 every year. Sad day for Steelers fans.