tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post1058148051422324176..comments2023-10-10T12:46:47.186-04:00Comments on The Green Weenie: Pellas on the Pirates: Matt CappsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-26461295007555797692008-07-03T21:08:00.000-04:002008-07-03T21:08:00.000-04:00A pang of guilt, Will, hehe? A misaligned arm mig...A pang of guilt, Will, hehe? A misaligned arm might explain those beach balls he's been tossing up lately. But if he's to thrive, I agree 100% he needs an off speed pitch to slow down righty bats and baffle lefties. A bulldog attitude will take you far, but not as far as an attitude with nasty stuff to back it up.Ron Ieracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08784507810080514099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-25655645045748212432008-07-03T16:56:00.000-04:002008-07-03T16:56:00.000-04:00I'd feel bad about my comments if not for the fact...I'd feel bad about my comments if not for the fact that I don't believe Capps' recent ineffectiveness was due primarily to his injury. Then again, if he comes back throwing aspirin tablets, I'll happily admit I was wrong!<BR/><BR/>BTW, I'd imagine Damaso Marte will get more than a few save opportunities in Capps' absence. Could drive his trade value up even higher.WilliamJPellashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12774466220683142262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-70977415730406717892008-07-01T17:58:00.000-04:002008-07-01T17:58:00.000-04:00We think Capps is aware that he needs a second pit...We think Capps is aware that he needs a second pitch, Will. In fact, it looked like a change-up that Junior launched last night. It was down in the zone and dove, but right over the heart of the plate. <BR/>He doesn't get much movement out his two seamer, so a curve/change or something that's off speed and moves is pretty much a given to be added to his arsenal if e wants to progress. <BR/>It's tough to paint the corner with every 91-92 MPH heater, and we've noticed quite a few warning track shots hit off of him lately.Ron Ieracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08784507810080514099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-51741763140625065302008-07-01T12:45:00.000-04:002008-07-01T12:45:00.000-04:00Heh heh, loved your comment at the end of my lates...Heh heh, loved your comment at the end of my latest post, Ron. FYI, I was listening to the game on the Reds broadcast. Interestingly, one of the Reds broadcasters is Jeff Brantley, the former All-Star reliever. He seems to think very highly of Matt Capps, based on his glowing compliments prior to the 9th inning. Unfortunately it was downhill for the Pirates from there.WilliamJPellashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12774466220683142262noreply@blogger.com