You're probably right, but I bet they give him two more games, unless it's absolutely atrocious again.

No doubt. I could see them giving Rocker about five starts total. We also have Bradford coming back who's guaranteed a rotation spot imo.

True. If Rocker rebounds I could see them giving him closer to five games. I think they really need to handle Bradford with kid gloves coming back. Don't want it to turn into a TJ situation.

Absolutely. Am I wrong though in that I thought they said his injury wasn't as serious as they thought?

They put Bradford on the 15 day, so it's not as bad as they originally thought. Or he's progressing faster than expected.

If Teodo is an option for the rotation, then they need to start stretching him out. Since they're not, then his chance to arrive in Arlington anytime soon sure seems to be in the bullpen.

I think they let Rocker figure it out while they wait on Bradford. If they give him five starts total then that might be more than enough to build Bradford back up in a couple of rehab starts.

Yeah, that's right. I just looked it up and they just have it listed as an elbow sprain. So just hoping it isn't reaggravated when he starts stretching back out!

Early game today and another day off for Seager

It sounds like some guys on the team are going to give the bowling pin bats (I refuse to call them torpedo bats) a test drive over the next handful of games.

They said during the game last night that they'd put in an order. Honestly, it's a small sample size but it seems like guys are nuts to not use them while they're legal. I suspect a piece of equipment that could re-write the record books if the trend holds will be illegal shortly though.

I think it's very player specific, but heck I'd for sure give it a try and see how I feel about it. Especially guys that have trouble getting the traditional barrel through the zone.

I don't. I think pitching has been at an advantage for a while now so MLB is happy to find something to help hitters. I'm also not sure they matter that much. Rocker looked pretty off the other night and Nate was dealing. Had nothing to do with the bats. The Yankees got to face Nestor Cortes and a bad Brewers staff.

If they stick around I think pitchers should get to use sticky stuff again. At least pine tar.

I think we should make steroids legal and just let everyone do whatever they want. Bring back the 90's.

Did Dunning clear waivers? Is he still with the organization?

If you're talking about making the game more entertaining that's the best way to do it lol also gotta incorporate a road rage fight between a player from both teams somehow lol

That would definitely bring eyeballs to the sport.

He is, he pitched in RR last night I believe

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Did Dunning clear waivers? Is he still with the organization?

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Yes. Sitting in AAA sporting a nice 13.50 ERA

My word it is windy.

Some comments.

OD... CY said he got a call about Bradford with very encouraging news which had Bradford put on the 15 instead of 60.

Corbin joined the team around OD. His wife was delivering. Corbin indicated he was at 80%, but had nit talked with Boch, Maddux, nor CY about timeliness. If history is any indication... don't rush him into the rotation. Snell and Monty, et al did not fare well in '24.

I agree Rocker gets 2-3 more GSs to see how he responds. Hopefully between the cold and adrenaline... he adjusts. Worth also considering... does he trust his repair. Coming back is as much physical as it is mental. Nobody wants to be back in rehab. Mahle is another mental concern.

I think we have some depth and it will be choppy with the rotation... just need to push through. Hopefully Dunning "figures it out."

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Nice job by Jack to come back from down 2-0.

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Dotted a fastball that got called a ball, and then broke off a filthy slider.

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The 2-0 fastball was such a nice pitch. All his misses are good misses. Looks like he's got the feel today.

Regarding the torpedo bats.

Unless I'm missing something... why would they be (or become) illegal?

It is nothing more than a shaping of the bat.

Bats have limits on length and diameter. Most bats tapper on the handle.

Physics says transfer of momentum and elastic collision. The heavier a bat the more distance you get... it also requires more strength... and conditioning to get through 162 Gs.

Historically the label is designed to represent the balance of the bat.. equal amount of wood on each side... this "sweet spot." The distance from handle end puts the sweet spot say 60% the distance of bat from handle.

So, if you taper the end and retain a larger diameter in the sweet spot, it will impact the momentum transfer. But, as I mentioned... that narrow top will cause more missed balls, but will also cause the ball to "go the other away." Like slicing a golf ball. Short RF could see a RHB get more HRs to RF.

Also, because the bat is only anchored on one side (handle) the physics of vibration and momentum are important.

At the end of the day... the length and weight of the bat (corked/hollow/cup) has been fluid over the decades... Pitchers will adjust. Just don't throw a meat pitch. LoL

Holy crap Smith.

Great play, thought that was going to be a cheapie single.