GDT 4/5 - Colon @ deGrom

Colon was impressive tonight and good sign that he might have one more year at least left in the tank. He hit 94 mph a few times too. So still has enough velocity in that back pocket it seems.
 
I passed out lol but awesome win! Kemp coming up yuge! He legit does look better since he's skinnier lol hopefully it sticks for more than two games. Teheran and Colon were each terrific and Johnson brought it for two innings -- so glad Snit isn't Fredi and actually uses a pitcher's strengths
 
UNCBlue012 said:
I passed out lol but awesome win! Kemp coming up yuge! He legit does look better since he's skinnier lol hopefully it sticks for more than two games. Teheran and Colon were each terrific and Johnson brought it for two innings -- so glad Snit isn't Fredi and actually uses a pitcher's strengths
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Kemp is early in the year. Love the doubles.

But watching him run from home to second really makes me question how much the weight loss will help. He's been fine in lf so far but he looks slower and less agile than ff on the bases
 
Russ2dollas said:
Kemp is early in the year. Love the doubles.

But watching him run from home to second really makes me question how much the weight loss will help. He's been fine in lf so far but he looks slower and less agile than ff on the bases
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The surgeries are hurting, I'm sure. He'd be an ideal DH at this point in his career, but I'll take anything as long as he keeps stroking those doubles.
 
Impressive:
Colon- The velocity was surprising and I doubt it sticks around consistently but with the way his fastball moves he can be successful without it. As long as he can command that fastball, he'll be successful.

Johnson- That was the Jim Johnson that saved 50 games. I think it was Reyes that he faced as his first batter and Reyes had no chance. When you're throwing a 94 MPH fastball, the ball has more movement than most guys sliders, and you're able to locate it, no one is barreling you up. Like with Colon, I doubt that's the Johnson we get all year but that was still good to see.

Kemp- One thing is certain, Kemp still has bat speed. He's still able to let a pitch get deep and turn on it with violence.

Dansby- Only 1 for 6 but he was impressive in the field. I love that he can quickly transfer and release while still getting something on the throw.

Unimpressive-
Markakis- I'm probably in the minority here in that I like the guy and think he still can contribute but he was overmatched by deGrom last night. He had some ugly at bats. However, he did redeem himself with a big triple. Probably not the smartest move going to third as he's probably out if Walker gets anything on the relay, but I love the hustle.

Bonifacio- You have a full count with the bases loaded in a close game. You have to sit on the fastball. The pitcher isn't going to want to walk in a run there so you're probably getting something in the zone (probably a fastball). You sit on the fastball and try to foul off if it's off speed. Bonifacio gets a fastball that's straight as an arrow, belt high, down the middle, and 88 MPH. It was a batting practice fastball. And he was late. Very late. He obviously wasn't expecting the fastball.
 
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