How will the mets pitchers throw more strikes in 2010?

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This seems a little silly.

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by Brian. on Feb 21, 2010 12:31 PM EST reply actions

I like this idea

This is exactly what Ollie, K Rod and Maine need.

by Olde Isle Mets Fan on Feb 21, 2010 1:48 PM EST reply actions

Just another cheap high school move from Manuel

Hey, his emphasis on fundamentals and hitting the other way worked so well last year…

Here’s an idea if you want pitchers to throw strikes — don’t sign Oliver Perez to a three-year contract.

by Bieser's Balk on Feb 21, 2010 2:37 PM EST reply actions

I agree

However, Manuel didn’t sign him. He has to do something. I am not sure this will work, but it seems pretty harmless.

I think the Mets hit better out of the gate last year, and some thought his hitting drills helped.

by Coolpapabell on Feb 21, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions

Maybe this could help....

you know what I'm sayin' ?

by fxcarden on Feb 21, 2010 8:43 PM EST reply actions

I don't see how that'll help any...

But, if it somehow does, all the better.

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by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Feb 21, 2010 10:41 PM EST reply actions

Not a bad idea.

I doubt you need to do this with every pitcher, but sure, if it gets Oliver Perez to stop walking seven guys a game like he was doing for one recent stretch, I’m all for it.

by SeanSchirmer on Feb 22, 2010 6:21 AM EST reply actions

i feel like working on mechanics might be more important than just tallying how many strikes and balls they throw

If a pitcher is throwing a lot of balls, its not because they just don’t want to hit the strike zone badly enough, its because there is some flaw in their delivery. I’m not against this drill since it will allow them to analyze where the problems lie a bit early in spring training, but it doesn’t do much to actually fix the problem, just diagnose it.

by KeithsMoustache on Feb 22, 2010 1:18 PM EST reply actions