You’re not wrong. Right now Fried’s new slider has allowed him to perform like a #3, but one could argue once the newness of that pitch wears off the effectiveness will wane.
I’ve long advocated for Fried to pick up a sinker due to the low spin rates he gets on the FA likely translating to above average sink on a sinker.
That hammer curve, above average velocity, and prospect of possibly adding an above average sinker is why I’ve always been hesitant to see the Braves trade Fried away.
flowers has been awful the last two games.
Flowers needs to get his **** together.
Last 2, 0 for 7 with 4 Ks
Game before those, 2-3 with HR and 1 K, 1 BB
Touki is a righty specialist mostly, he has problems mostly vs lefties.
Last 3...
Monday: 0-4, 3 k
Thursday: 0-2, k, bb, passed ball
Today: 0-3, 2 k, GIDP