Updates on players physical

[thewupk]

Freddie says wrist is stronger than ever. Has already started taking BP.

From MLBTR

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman feels great about the strength of his left wrist; strength he believes he lacked at the end of last season. Mark Bowman of MLB.com wrote a detailed article that includes plenty of confident words from Freeman, who told reporters he began hitting earlier than he usually does, and even took batting practice in 25-degree whether just to see if he experienced any pain. “I have had zero problems.” Freeman said. “Everything feels great and everything feels strong.” Though he doesn’t regret coming back early after being hit by a pitch in May, Freeman experienced some frustration when his wrist fatigued during August and September. Notably, the two-time All-Star also had Lasik surgery to help alleviate some eye irritation issues he experienced while wearing contact lenses. Freeman also expressed his excitement to see top prospect Ronald Acuna arrive at the MLB level.

BWOML - Best Wrist Of My Life

[msstate7]

BWOML - Best Wrist Of My Life

And the eye problem is solved #eastchamps

[Enscheff]

I think Gohard decision will be about what they think is best for his body.

They might think it's better to keep him in the MLB with more money and more eyes on him. Send him to AAA with 15 bucks a day for meals and he might be all McDonald's.

This is a pretty good point I hadn't really considered.

I typically don't worry about a pitcher's service clock because they are so likely to get injured or flame out before they reach FA that it doesn't make much sense to worry about gaining the extra year of control. Gohara is so young, and so many other arms (Fried, Newk, Sims) nearing their mid-20s need to be given 10-15 starts at the MLB level now, that I was all for letting Gohara work on his change (a clear area of potential improvement) in AAA.

However, if it's determined that the MLB lifestyle might actually improve Gohara's physical conditioning (his other clear area of potential improvement), that could trump anything Fried or Sims could prove in 10+ starts.

At the end of ST I think it will be all but impossible for the Braves not to have Gohara in the rotation though. He is simply so much better than everyone else it won't be a debate.