http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/articl...-justin-verlander-to-adjust-style-bounce-back With Max Scherzer all but out the door, the Tigers will need Verlander to adjust his pitching and get wins like he used to.
http://wapc.mlb.com/cutfour/2014/12/16/104221028 It would definitely be a thrill to live there. Unfortunately I got my paycheck today and it ain't happening.
very interesting MM. My questions are ones that are sometimes very difficult for a pitcher to understand. If the gas is gone forever those offspeed pitches are a critical adjustment he'll need to make. Obviously without the threat of 98/99 those pitches become less effective but his curveball is a 12-6 bender and top notch. I think he can do it but as Ive said for some time now hes a very confident/stubborn person and has only pitched one way his whole life. He can do it but how long will the learning curve be? at 25+ per he'll get plenty of opportunities. Ausmus is dead on with the cutter and 2 seamer although Ive always thought those were more effective for a power pitcher, especially the cutter.......the what?
It seems to me, JV used to get by on pure arm strength with an occasional change of pace, via the cutter, curve or change. Over time and all those innings a great pitcher will use his head as well as his God given talent to change things up when needed. I only hope JV is one to make that adjustment quickly. I think we have sorta seen the changing of the norm with him over the last 2 seasons. There were times when he was really struggling and hitters were on his fastball. Last season he seemed to settle into more of a pitching mind set and was getting back into a groove because of his ability to change philosophy. His fastball, even a few ticks slower, was still the go to, because the breaking stuff seemed to be falling in place. But anyway, Im no pitcher, just an observer. I do think he will make the needed adjustments and do well again this year. Gonna need the good JV. ========================== Anyone hear any scuttlebutt on Scherzer, please chime in... I want that cat to be a Tiger, dammiitt.
i dont think verdy is done just yet. too young to be done. signing max is key but at what price? $200 mil? $250 ? yikes. max is great but with arm injuries so common, that's a lot of coin!
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/19/no-the-yankees-arent-going-to-sign-max-scherzer/ If Max's price comes down, perhaps the Tigers will be actively looking to re-sign him.
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