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Launch angles, calculators, actually practicing outside in the cold. Lots of very humorous comments, although also more than a little sad.
His talk about putting the staff together was great. I got the impression Wedge was not surprised to hear from Boatright and already had his affairs in order to give the answer he did. I got the impression he was surprised when Hibbs was chomping at the bit to join him in Wichita. The more I hear him talk about picking the 2 Mikes, the more confident I feel about it. I'm guessing that if we (or maybe just I) saw the list of finalists he was seriously considering, these aren't the 2 guys we/I would've picked as the on-paper dream team. But something about the Mikes convinced him over the rest of that list, and that is an encouraging thought.
I didn't think his comments on Wallace were particularly encouraging, with regard to recovery or otherwise.
He was (obviously) very pleased with the starting pitching this weekend. Didn't love Hamilton's walks but was OK with it cause it was A) the season opener and he was a little amped and occasionally overthrowing and B) they couldn't touch him. Was also (obviously) disappointed in the pen on Friday. One of the team goals is to reduce walks by HALF. They didn't get off to a very good start in that regard, and he's going to keep looking for guys that'll do that. Was also pleased with the fielding. Said a couple things needed cleaned up, but was pretty pleased with it.
We're going to try to cover the plate, get on base, apply pressure, and drive in runs. Thought they did a pretty good job of getting on base and applying some pressure this weekend. Need to work on coming through in key spots to convert.
He wasn't sure exactly how they were going to approach pitching rotation with midweek games. Said the focus would be on winning the weekend and then figure it out from there. Indicated he wants guys to know when they need to be ready. So he'll probably tell a guy "you're going to start on Tuesday, unless we need to use you in XYZ situation on the weekend." Might not have defined closer, setup, etc. but will have guys that need to be ready if things go haywire in the 2nd, guys that need to be ready for middle relief and guys that need to be ready in the 7/8/9th. I think he's going to feel this out, leaning on Pelfrey and Hibbs.
Some talk about pace of play, not needing a calculator to figure out the next pitch you're going to throw, and how that seemed to help the starting pitchers. Is also pleased with how Cadena has done calling games, given that very big change in direction.
I highly recommend listening to that show if you get a chance.
His talk about putting the staff together was great. I got the impression Wedge was not surprised to hear from Boatright and already had his affairs in order to give the answer he did. I got the impression he was surprised when Hibbs was chomping at the bit to join him in Wichita. The more I hear him talk about picking the 2 Mikes, the more confident I feel about it. I'm guessing that if we (or maybe just I) saw the list of finalists he was seriously considering, these aren't the 2 guys we/I would've picked as the on-paper dream team. But something about the Mikes convinced him over the rest of that list, and that is an encouraging thought.
I didn't think his comments on Wallace were particularly encouraging, with regard to recovery or otherwise.
He was (obviously) very pleased with the starting pitching this weekend. Didn't love Hamilton's walks but was OK with it cause it was A) the season opener and he was a little amped and occasionally overthrowing and B) they couldn't touch him. Was also (obviously) disappointed in the pen on Friday. One of the team goals is to reduce walks by HALF. They didn't get off to a very good start in that regard, and he's going to keep looking for guys that'll do that. Was also pleased with the fielding. Said a couple things needed cleaned up, but was pretty pleased with it.
We're going to try to cover the plate, get on base, apply pressure, and drive in runs. Thought they did a pretty good job of getting on base and applying some pressure this weekend. Need to work on coming through in key spots to convert.
He wasn't sure exactly how they were going to approach pitching rotation with midweek games. Said the focus would be on winning the weekend and then figure it out from there. Indicated he wants guys to know when they need to be ready. So he'll probably tell a guy "you're going to start on Tuesday, unless we need to use you in XYZ situation on the weekend." Might not have defined closer, setup, etc. but will have guys that need to be ready if things go haywire in the 2nd, guys that need to be ready for middle relief and guys that need to be ready in the 7/8/9th. I think he's going to feel this out, leaning on Pelfrey and Hibbs.
Some talk about pace of play, not needing a calculator to figure out the next pitch you're going to throw, and how that seemed to help the starting pitchers. Is also pleased with how Cadena has done calling games, given that very big change in direction.
I highly recommend listening to that show if you get a chance.
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