08-26-2010, 01:47 AM
Z just isn't the same pitcher he used to be. His fastballs the other night were rarely getting into the 90's but on the other hand they did have a lot of movement to them. But when he was dominating a few years ago, he was throwing them in the mid 90's with lots of movement. His sliders were ok, but did hang a few. Any other team could have knocked more than a few off him. But one thing I have noticed is that he isn't throwing in the same arm slot that he used to. Maybe something is wrong with him physically (on top of mentally) or his mechanics are fucked.
One thing for certain is that we can't rely on him being a 1 or 2 pitcher next year. Fourth or Fifth at max.
One thing for certain is that we can't rely on him being a 1 or 2 pitcher next year. Fourth or Fifth at max.