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24TheKid
Felix hit 93 and Smyly hit 95, I know that’s not everything but that’s really good news for the M’s.
seattlehof24
Very good news.
ronnsnow
Arrieta should be a used car salesman. Yes, this car has 100,000 miles on it, but I’m confident it will last until 300,000 miles. The price tag is 35,000,
stryk3istrukuout
Good comparison
angels fan 3
Lmao
ChaplinBaseball
You nailed it!
pd14athletics
Ya, but could he sell that True Coat?
ChiSoxCity
Arrieta’s probably got 5 solid years left in him as TOR starter. If he puts up Cy Young numbers in 2017, he’ll probably get 5-6 years at $28 MM per. The Cubs should give strong consideration to re-signing him because I don’t anyone else of that caliber available. If, however, Arrieta’s looking for $30 MM per year, let him walk.
ChiSoxCity
Should say “looking for $30 plus MM.”
alexgordonbeckham
As a ChiSox fan, please Kopech, don’t blow your arm out. Velocity isn’t everything. Heck, he can take off 5-8 mph and he’d still be throwing hard.
Priggs89
Agreed. I saw something yesterday where his trainer said he thinks he can hit 107 on the gun. Personally, I have no interest in seeing that. Well, not no interest… But that’s probably the least important thing he could work towards for his development.
pjmcnu
I also read that as Kopech saying “I want to blow my elbow out more thoroughly than any pitcher ever! I want the bones & joint to melt!” Perhaps he should just focus on dominating at whatever speed, and take the MPHs as a curious bonus. The guys who watch their own radar gun are rarely effective.
geauxbraves
With Arrieta’s workout routine I have no doubt he could pitch until he’s 40. However, If I were the Cubs I’d say thank you for your service and for helping bring a championship to Chicago and good luck with your next team.
cxcx
I’m sure the Red Sox are pleased with their decision to go a similar route with Jon Lester.
ray_derek
Great point cx
kbarnoski26
kopech averages around 98, he should stay there so he doesnt blow his arm out
jimdevinmoriah
I read the article on Kopech. Great article and what a great kid. He is focused and dedicated to his career. My opinion is that in the end this kid will have a bigger impact on MLB than Moncada. Read the article and you will see this kid has great make up and drive.
Connorsoxfan
So we’ll skip over the drug suspension, and I think this guy also broke a bone punching something. But yeah, great make up.
Dookie Howser, MD
That something was actually a someone. And that someone also played baseball. For the same team.
jakem59
You mean the guy who got popped for PEDs and missed most of last year after breaking his hand punching a teammate? Yeah, great makeup.
RunDMC
It’s all about a great foundation and reliable concealer.
RunDMC
One thing is certain: Moncada will have more strikeouts than Kopech.
Digirolamo6194
Lol I just learned this hahahah!! What a great kid he is getting suspended and denied using the drug(like most) then coming back and punching someone and breaking his hand. Very smart and great kid.
Things can change but he is off to a good start lol
ABStract
No one’s gonna mention Bumgarner’s quote? Ok, well…
How refreshing is it when one of the games best players admits that signing a contract is a risk for both sides. This is in contrast with many players that have a good year or two and expect to be paid more than the the amount of the agreed upon contract they signed. At least in baseball, if a player doesn’t play up to the contract, the team isn’t allowed to pay him less, so why do they think they deserve more?
I love that the Giants are the kind of place that fosters this attitude by taking care of their guys when their contracts are up and, in the long run, making sure they got the money they deserved. But also the common sense attitude by a player regarding what a contact actually is and means is seen far too infrequently nowadays.
Go Giants