August 19, 201312 yr Going to the game today! Can't wait to see my first Jose game. Its my first since attending the first 3 in D.C. Funnily enough, he tossed me a ball Opening Day (in D.C.) since I asked him for it in spanish.
August 20, 201312 yr Fernandez is on the front page of ESPN right now http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/39301/fernandez-holds-best-rookie-edge-over-puig
August 20, 201312 yr Interesting read on the 58mph pitch he threw yesterday: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/jose-fernandez-adds-a-new-pitch/
August 20, 201312 yr Interesting read on the 58mph pitch he threw yesterday: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/jose-fernandez-adds-a-new-pitch/ It was his way of honoring Livan Hernandez.
August 20, 201312 yr lol at this comment: Maybe it should be exclusively for righties, where it starts behind their back, they fall down, and it breaks in for a strike. Then he throws a fastball, and the opposing team’s manager files a protest with MLB.
August 21, 201312 yr Frisaro - MLB.com: MIAMI -- Jose Fernandez may pitch deeper into September than originally anticipated. The Marlins are exploring ways to get their rookie sensation to pitch later into the final month without exceeding their self-imposed 170-innings maximum. "We're working on where we could push him back a few days, and see if we can extend him," manager Mike Redmond said. "We're trying to figure out how we can extend him as deep into September as we can." Quite simply, Fernandez has pitched at such a high level, he is making it difficult for the organization to determine exactly when to shut him down. After striking out eight in six innings on Monday night in Miami's 6-2 win over the Dodgers, Fernandez's innings total has reached 145 2/3. Fernandez is gaining steam in the National League Rookie of the Year Award race, and he's garnering more attention. He's also inspiring an upstart Miami squad. Also working in Fernandez's favor is he's showing no signs of slowing down. "This is not an easy decision. He's pitched so well," Redmond said. "I think we all hoped he would have this much success, but I don't think any of us thought that he would pitch as deep into games as he has, which is great. Believe me, that is pressure on us that's good pressure." If Fernandez stays pitching every fifth game, he would reach around 170 innings on Sept. 4 at the Chicago Cubs. Now, it appears the rookie will pitch close to the middle of September. The club also is seeing if there is any wiggle room to their innings' limit. "We've got to figure it out exactly," Redmond said. "Is it 172, is it 170? Everybody knows where this kid is at. We've got to figure out where he is, and see how he pitches from game to game." With a young staff, the Marlins also discussed internally the possibility of a six-man rotation. However, that is unlikely, Redmond said. One alternative is having Fernandez skip a start. He's scheduled to start on Saturday against the Rockies. With a 9-5 record, 2.41 ERA and 157 strikeouts, Fernandez is a front-runner along with Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig for the NL Rookie of the Year Award. Since June 1, Fernandez has the best ERA (1.64) of any starting pitcher in the Majors. "We'll figure it out," Redmond said. "We set the limit to protect him. It's in his best interest. I know he understands that, whether he likes that or not, he understands that. When that day comes, it comes."
August 21, 201312 yr So we're jeopardizing his future to sell more tickets. Babop! If 170 was appropriate, it's probably still appropriate. You could argue that since he did it in fewer games than expected, then he's thrown fewer warm-up pitches, so maybe he can go like 1 more start. But this looks like another $$$ decision.
August 21, 201312 yr Typical Marlins mentality. Just keep him on his normal pace and shut him down when he reaches 170. His future is more important than the ROY or a few extra tickets sold. You just know that Loria wants to try to make it so the bulk of the remaining starts are at home.
August 21, 201312 yr Verducci effect shows a pitcher ISN'T more likely to spend additional time on DL with increased innings. This whole limiting innings is all poppycock!
August 21, 201312 yr Verducci effect shows a pitcher ISN'T more likely to spend additional time on DL with increased innings. This whole limiting innings is all poppycock! Even if that's accurate, this is just another insight into the way this front office approaches things. They apparently felt 170 was appropriate, yet they're changing their tune, and it's hard to discern a rationale other than $$$.
August 21, 201312 yr Verducci effect shows a pitcher ISN'T more likely to spend additional time on DL with increased innings. This whole limiting innings is all poppycock! Yea, Nolan Ryan's Rangers organization does just fine without the help of pitch counts and innings limits...
August 21, 201312 yr Verducci effect shows a pitcher ISN'T more likely to spend additional time on DL with increased innings. This whole limiting innings is all poppycock! Not that I think that it's right just because Tom Verducci said it, but if you're going to cite the Verducci effect, it's worth noting that this is not what the Verducci effect says.
August 21, 201312 yr Verducci effect shows a pitcher ISN'T more likely to spend additional time on DL with increased innings. This whole limiting innings is all poppycock! Not that I think that it's right just because Tom Verducci said it, but if you're going to cite the Verducci effect, it's worth noting that this is not what the Verducci effect says. http://deadspin.com/5877565/the-verducci-effect-is-overworked-and-broken-down
August 21, 201312 yr Verducci effect shows a pitcher ISN'T more likely to spend additional time on DL with increased innings. This whole limiting innings is all poppycock! Not that I think that it's right just because Tom Verducci said it, but if you're going to cite the Verducci effect, it's worth noting that this is not what the Verducci effect says.Reading comprehension. Got damn its like I'm talking to a bunch of kids.
August 21, 201312 yr Verducci effect shows a pitcher ISN'T more likely to spend additional time on DL with increased innings. This whole limiting innings is all poppycock! Not that I think that it's right just because Tom Verducci said it, but if you're going to cite the Verducci effect, it's worth noting that this is not what the Verducci effect says.Reading comprehension. Got damn its like I'm talking to a bunch of kids. The Verducci Effect (why we even give it such an official-sounding name is beyond me) basically states that a pitcher 25 and under who pitches 30 more innings than their previous career high is in higher danger of injury than one who doesn't pitch 30 or more innings than their previous career high. So, if you believe Verducci's claim, a pitcher IS likely to spend more time on the DL with increased inning so long as it's a sharp increase and they're relatively young. Reading comprehension says that the claim you made above is actually pretty misleading. But really, why are we using Tom Verducci as any kind of authority on anything injury-related?
August 21, 201312 yr Verducci effect shows a pitcher ISN'T more likely to spend additional time on DL with increased innings. This whole limiting innings is all poppycock! Not that I think that it's right just because Tom Verducci said it, but if you're going to cite the Verducci effect, it's worth noting that this is not what the Verducci effect says.Reading comprehension. Got damn its like I'm talking to a bunch of kids. I think I comprehended what you wrote just fine.
August 26, 201312 yr The Marlins should shut down Fernandez before anything happens to him. Harvey does have a torn UCL and will probably require TJ. Pull Fernandez out before its too late.
August 26, 201312 yr The Marlins should shut down Fernandez before anything happens to him. Harvey does have a torn UCL and will probably require TJ. Pull Fernandez out before its too late. Harvey got to 178.1 innings, Jose is at 152.2 ... plus, UCL tears are sometimes just a freak incident. Let Jose get to 170, he'll be fine.
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