GDT 7/14: Diamondbacks at Braves

Pollock up, I'm predicting that HR right now or the grand slam after he walks him.

There's very good reason why he's so bad against playoff teams, they know to just hold the bat against him and go by the can't throw 3 strikes before 4 balls theory.
 
Nothing like walking the bases full in the process of getting one out. For his last three starts, Newk just isn't very good.
 
Smarter hitting teams are simply just going to hold the bat against Newcomb and make him have to throw one down the middle. It's going to be surprising if he finishes below a 4.5 ERA this year.
 
Hold the bat against Newcomb, let him walk 3 men, wait for the cookie right down broad street.

And as I've said, for me with these types, it's starter or massive bust because for me, you also can't be a relief pitcher with a BB/9 over 3.5-MAYBE 4 max. He figures out he can't throw balls out of the zone too much or he washes out very soon.
 
GeorgiaGirl said:
Hold the bat against Newcomb, let him walk 3 men, wait for the cookie right down broad street.

And as I've said, for me with these types, it's starter or massive bust because for me, you also can't be a relief pitcher with a BB/9 over 3.5-MAYBE 4 max. He figures out he can't throw balls out of the zone too much or he washes out very soon.
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Well luckily the amazing Coppy got us New for the MVP candidate shortstop. Expectations need to be high
 
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