Category Archives: Game Analysis
Daily Process: Rays Drop Series, First Half Ends
Entering this game, CC Sabathia had 2.90 earned run average and 2.57 FIP, while James Shields had a 2.47 earned run average and 3.07 FIP. The pair didn’t disappoint, as they combined for 17 innings pitched and one run. Shields … Continue reading
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Daily Process: Rays Lose, Sonnanstine Demoted
Big post-game news, as Andy Sonnanstine goes to Durham in order to make room for Brandon Guyer. Nothing personal against Sonnanstine, but his talent level and usage rate left him as an outsider. One who rarely entered games, and rarely … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Sonnanstine, Brandon Guyer, David Price, Derek Jeter, Joe Girardi
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Daily Process: Rays, Niemann Defeat Yankees
Jeff Niemann had a fine start, lasting into the eighth and allowing only one run. Say what you will about Niemann’s previous struggles, but one thing he has consistently done well is place his curveball. Tonight was no exception, as … Continue reading
Daily Process: Johnny Damon Has More Hits Than Ted Williams
James Shields failed to record a complete game for the first time in a while, and only went seven innings. He struck out 10, walked two, and allowed four runs—with 75 percent of the damage coming on a Ryan Hanigan … Continue reading
A Check Up On David Price’s Change-Up
Johnny Damon put the Rays ahead twice and Evan Longoria put them ahead for good, but as R.J. pointed out in the Daily Process, the true star of the night was David Price’s fastball. Featuring the fastball early and often, … Continue reading
Posted in Game Analysis, Joe Maddon, On the Field, Skill talk
Tagged changeup, David Price, Pitching 2.0
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R.J. Anderson
Tommy Rancel
Heath Baywood
Chris St. John
Ian Malinowski
