JotCast | Marlins-Braves NLDS Game 1 Chat

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Eric A Longenhagen

2:51

Yup, I think there's something to that, especially if their fastball has other traits (angle, spin axis, spin rate) that would make it effective even if you're only throwing 92.

Quadrangular

2:53

Are there any real take-aways from all the Central teams getting knocked out early or is it really just random luck?

Dan Szymborski

2:54

Well, there's clear evidence that we expect the central teams to be weaker as a group, though a bunch of short series doesn't really buttress that.

If the Central teams had gone 5-2 or something, it wouldn't have changed it in that direction either.

Tim Tebow's Thunder Thighs

2:55

RE: targeting young pitchers with the intent to develop velocity, at what age do you figure most guys have topped out? Or is it more based on arm mileage than age? Thinking of guys who developed velocity later in their careers, like Morton and DeGrom.

Eric A Longenhagen

2:55

I think it's becoming harder to know when guys are done gaining steam. So much of it has to do with whether or not they were training and living right. Like Dustin May clearly had a projectable frame when he was drafted sitting 90-92, but wo'd have guessed he'd add almost 10 full mphs? Nobody projected that kind of leap.

Paul Sporer

2:57

Marlins going off, wow

Eric A Longenhagen

2:58

Okay, it's time for Atlanta to start thinking about a multi-inning bridge now

Paul Sporer

2:58

Eric A Longenhagen

2:58

but also, you don't wanna burn 'pen arms for the rest of a series that has no off days.

Paul Sporer

2:59

It's a rough spot to be in, but he's not shutting 'em down

Needs a groundball in the worst way

Quadrangular

2:59

OK I'll admit: I love the Marlins as an organization and it brings me a lot of joy that they're doing so well. I think it's good that the sport has a team that randomly shows up in the playoffs and does really well, just completely out of the blue

Derek

2:59

We shouldn't be surprised by this, should we? I mean, we already know the Marlins as a franchise are incapable of losing a playoff series.

Paul Sporer

3:03

The Marlins have always cultivated quite a bit of talent and of course have the two WS wins, but I tend to lean toward hating them because of ownership. That said, I've been pretty high on this team

Moose_Bolton

3:05

Unfortunately you have to just let Fried eat this, right? Unless he absolutely can't get anyone out I'd think it would be better to save arms for the next days, especially with a lack of off days (something I'd completely forgotten about).

Eric A Longenhagen

3:05

They *did* carry 15 pitchers. And I think Miami's bullpen is not great, three runs is surmountable. I'm more inclined to make a move.

Will

3:08

The Braves can't afford to let Fried eat this - they have the kind of offense that you trust to make something happen

Eric A Longenhagen

3:08

I would have guessed this would happen yesterday...

Dan Szymborski

3:10

Dude

3:10

I don't think that had intent. Wanted to go two-seam inside corner and just missed. Agree?

Eric A Longenhagen

3:10

Yes but these two teams have history surrounding Acuna getting hit.

So there's more to it than just what we're seeing unfold today

more context to the warning and emotions

Dan Szymborski

3:12

And two run lead!

Paul Sporer

3:12

I don't think it was intentional, either, but if I'm Acuña, I'm sick and damn tired of the Marlins drilling me

Clark

3:12

How do you feel about the Braves apparently getting warned as a result of that?

3:13

makes no sense to me

Eric A Longenhagen

3:13

I agree they don't deserve a warning but also that a warning there gives the umpires the best chance of preventing any physical conflict from happening.

Jkim

3:13

As a Dodger fan I have an intense dislike of Mattingly w/ this crap (although this is a 50/50 case in terms of intent)

but man I hope Acuna pimps another homer later

(also tangent - am I the only one that thinks Mattingly by virtue of his absolutely reckless and irresponsible handling of the COVID breakout w/ the Marlins this year should've been punished, let alone the Manager of the Year narrative?)

Eric A Longenhagen

3:13

others in chat have expressed similar feelings

bosoxforlife

3:14

Where was the left fielder? That was through the hole, not down the line.

Eric A Longenhagen

3:14

Dickerson is not a good defensive OF

Paul Sporer

3:14

I don't like the wake up narrative if only because I don't think they were asleep. If anyone thought ATL was going to roll over at 4-1, they're insane

Dan Szymborski

3:14

It's fun to see scoring that's not homer-based!

Paul Sporer

3:14

3:16

Atlanta’s lack of offense in the first series was a credit to Cincinnati’s pitching, nothing to do with a sleeping offense.

Paul Sporer

3:16

Ugh, now the long inning narrative. Alcantara isn't exactly getting rocked, a couple singles into left after a HBP

Sam

3:16

Remember when Dickerson was a +13 DRS and +8.6 UZR in 2018 with Pirates? Haha

Scotty

3:16

that's Corey "2018 Gold Glove Winner" Dickerson to you

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