Strasburg is working on some adjustments to his mechanics right now, and trying out a new slider.
He said to the WA Post ?I feel good...I know once I get my mechanics a little cleaned up and a little in sync I start to throw a little bit harder."
I'm thinking he won't be in sync for a few more starts (after then, watch out!), leaving enough possibility for a nice dog bet to cash today. Also, his fastball velocity continues it's decline, chart here showing that:
while his mound opponent hasn't been the gascan so far this season he was last year - I read some reasons why:
Koehler has been one of the pleasant surprises in the organization. The 27-year-old was impressive in Spring Training, and carried over that success into his first start, which resulted in a win over the Padres.
Along with possessing a fastball that has maxed out at 97 mph, Koehler has improved some other areas of his game, like holding runners.
"Tommy pitched great. He has all spring," Redmond said. "He looks like a different guy from last year to this year."
Stuff has never been an issue for Koehler, whose fastball runs up to the mid-90s.
Establishing fastball command is his primary objective in every bullpen he throws, and now every game.
Thus far, he's been able to do that
plus, Marlins playing better to start this season. They almost won last night, will work hard to avoid sweep, beat an ace who's had their number, and convince themselves and others they aren't the same old Fish...
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Strasburg's velocity decline is discussed in depth here
and here is an interesting piece on why Strasburg will probably never be a workhorse ace, and why some folks are fearing a mechanics and workload-related early breakdown
He said to the WA Post ?I feel good...I know once I get my mechanics a little cleaned up and a little in sync I start to throw a little bit harder."
I'm thinking he won't be in sync for a few more starts (after then, watch out!), leaving enough possibility for a nice dog bet to cash today. Also, his fastball velocity continues it's decline, chart here showing that:
while his mound opponent hasn't been the gascan so far this season he was last year - I read some reasons why:
Koehler has been one of the pleasant surprises in the organization. The 27-year-old was impressive in Spring Training, and carried over that success into his first start, which resulted in a win over the Padres.
Along with possessing a fastball that has maxed out at 97 mph, Koehler has improved some other areas of his game, like holding runners.
"Tommy pitched great. He has all spring," Redmond said. "He looks like a different guy from last year to this year."
Stuff has never been an issue for Koehler, whose fastball runs up to the mid-90s.
Establishing fastball command is his primary objective in every bullpen he throws, and now every game.
Thus far, he's been able to do that
plus, Marlins playing better to start this season. They almost won last night, will work hard to avoid sweep, beat an ace who's had their number, and convince themselves and others they aren't the same old Fish...
-----
Strasburg's velocity decline is discussed in depth here
and here is an interesting piece on why Strasburg will probably never be a workhorse ace, and why some folks are fearing a mechanics and workload-related early breakdown
