GDT 8-10-18 NIGHT OF THE LIVING GAUSMAN

I got a little Archer fever for a bit, but Braves couldn't beat the Pirates' package and Gausman was a very nice move. I am good how they worked out.

I wanted Archer, i didnt WANT him like pay anything in our farm for him.

Sometimes the best moves are the ones you dont make.
 
It looks beast mode. Analytics for the win.

FS: 10.7 mph delta (Grade 64.4), 8.3" HMov (Grade 54.3), 1.0" VMov (Grade 65.8)

Splitters are hard to grade because there aren't many in MLB, but they act like a CH. It has plus velocity delta from his FA, above average arm side run, and plus or plus-plus sink. This is easily his best pitch, and I would hang an easy 65 on it. This pitch is likely why Gausman has allowed a lower wOBA vs LHH (.315) than vs RHH (.342) in his career.
 
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I wanted Archer, i didnt WANT him like pay anything in our farm for him.

Sometimes the best moves are the ones you dont make.

Yep. I have no issues with what they did with the pitching, though maybe I would have preferred them to grab another of the leverage bullpen guys (or someone from the left?). But I suppose there is still a chance of that happening.
 
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