OT - I’m bored, Part Herbert!

[buffhockey]

Can't recall a pitcher falling off a cliff like this before.
He was such a beast last year.


remember when Chuck Knoblauch forgot how to throw for a while there? that was fun.

Mark Fidrych - Wikipedia

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He was an odd bird who had an injury and couldn’t play anymore.

 

[Comeds]

That Harold And Kumar / Cheech And Chong team up movie is starting to win me over.

 

[dare2be]

I've stopped worrying about jinxes at this point.

So, yeah...

 

[naslundfan19]

Not often we win trades like this.

 

[thedddd]

So, yeah...

Only getting one run against a starter who has a 7 ERA. Yep they really Pirated that one.

And don't look now the real Mitch Keller is showing up:


Finally why is Chase DeGone on this team? He flat out sucks.

 

[thedddd]

Not often we win trades like this.

LOL...the amount of folks on that thread that have no clue that was an actual trade already.

 

[sbb122]

Beat ‘em Bucs!!!

 

[dare2be]

Beat ‘em Bucs!!!

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[dare2be]

Wow. When I jinx them, I really jinx them.

 

[dash]

The older guys and Pirates fans would remember Steve Blass who inexplicably couldn't find the plate after putting up some fine seasons on the mound.

 

[Comeds]

33%?

MLB pitchers who undergo Tommy John surgery reaches 33%

Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery was once so rare that when the procedure’s namesake had it in 1974, many believed he’d never pitch again. Now, it’s so common that one

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Doesn't this mean something is wrong?

I know there is no solution as teams always want hard throwers, but to me if a 3rd of all players in a certain position eventually need a major surgery - something is wrong.

The older guys and Pirates fans would remember Steve Blass who inexplicably couldn't find the plate after putting up some fine seasons on the mound.

Thats one of the things that fascinates me most about sports. How some players in their prime (age wise) can just seemingly lose their ability.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I know there is no solution as teams always want hard throwers, but to me if a 3rd of all players in a certain position eventually need a major surgery - something is wrong.

Its crazy that guys sometimes get a second Tommy John done. This is #2 for Degrom.

This read was on Mike Clevingers #2 ... he had his first when he was 22 and in the minors

When they pay that much to pitchers, I guess you do it for the money ... at some point you run out of replacement tendons lol

History of second Tommy John surgeries raises questions about Mike Clevinger's future

Padres starter will miss 2021 season after becoming 43rd major league pitcher to have a second Tommy John surgery

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[Bloody Brian Burke]

Thats one of the things that fascinates me most about sports. How some players in their prime (age wise) can just seemingly lose their ability.

A lot of the time its things we just don't know about - physically, mentally, etc. Guys can start skipping a day at the gym or change their routine or have a kid and it fucks them up in 3 different ways.

 

[mattola]

A lot of the time its things we just don't know about - physically, mentally, etc. Guys can start skipping a day at the gym or change their routine or have a kid and it fucks them up in 3 different ways.

i am far from being a pro athlete... but I can only imagine the mental fortitude it takes to perfect a craft and talent like they do to stay in the big leagues and produce.

I run ALOT but I can tell you that taking even a few days off has me struggling coming back

 

[Comeds]

i am far from being a pro athlete...

Don't sell yourself short man.

 

[mattola]

Don't sell yourself short man.

I am not short

 

[thedddd]

Wow. When I jinx them, I really jinx them.

Nah the Pirates we’re gonna Pirate sometime soon.

 

[thedddd]

This is your everyday catcher for the Pirates and makes me wonder how they ever were good this year.

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[dare2be]

The older guys and Pirates fans would remember Steve Blass who inexplicably couldn't find the plate after putting up some fine seasons on the mound.

He redeemed himself in the broadcast booth.

 

[sbb122]

#1 prospect in all of MLB