tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post176034211140373808..comments2024-03-24T03:21:40.629-04:00Comments on The Greedy Pinstripes: Fantasy Baseball: So You Need a Catcher?Daniel Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-51108205508408356542016-02-16T01:52:59.785-05:002016-02-16T01:52:59.785-05:00Not really, strong hand means his catching hand. W...Not really, strong hand means his catching hand. With me it was no problem catching my fastball (I didn't have one) but when one has to catch a 96+ fast ball and frame it to look like a strike it takes a strong but soft hand if that makes sense at all.<br />You are right with Cisco getting hit on the throwing hand to many times is a big No No!Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-39732820692580379792016-02-15T19:14:59.964-05:002016-02-15T19:14:59.964-05:00It may be what makes a pitcher or catcher more com...It may be what makes a pitcher or catcher more comfortable with the hand out there, which is what I assume you are referring to, but Cervelli has "caught" the ball with that hand more than once. He has to start thinking about his longterm future as a catcher. Daniel Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-14207750171162236992016-02-14T12:52:28.486-05:002016-02-14T12:52:28.486-05:00I should clarify the way infielders will move a st...I should clarify the way infielders will move a step or so one way or another. They are positioned by the coaches for each hitter and the situation of the moment but, some will see something and adjust a step or two more or less. <br />Just because there is nothing to do today!Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-69684384180271036042016-02-13T00:30:10.379-05:002016-02-13T00:30:10.379-05:00That reminds me of a little something many pitcher...That reminds me of a little something many pitchers (and infielders) don't know about the so-called smart pitchers/infielders. Many of the "Smart Pitchers" watch the batter as he sets himself in the box and will read him and his likes and dislikes. They already have his scouting report and (have seen/faced him a time or two) so anything that changes the way he sets up in the box is like a red flag, telling the infielders and catcher/pitcher what he may try and do.<br />Actually, it is much like playing poker both the pitcher and hitter as a one on one game.<br />There is much more to it than that, but I think you can see, there is more to being a very good player than most fans realize. Of course, the ones with outstanding talent don't need that part of their game just us humans need it.<br />Oh, by the by, that in itself is a talent, ever wonder why an infielder moves a foot more than where he was set to be? Why is this SS/2nd baseman is most always in the right place at the right time not needing that great speed to get to the ball? It is called a learned talent.Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-31410127302836194242016-02-13T00:05:07.312-05:002016-02-13T00:05:07.312-05:00I had noticed that but as I have no experience in ...I had noticed that but as I have no experience in that part of the game. I thought it would be presumptive of me to comment...although I remember many others commenting on it and seeing it myself.<br />I do know what I wanted in a catcher when I was pitching. A strong hand, good framing and picking the right pitch for any situation. If I can see the hitter moving up and tight in the box...the catcher better see it and call the right pitch to counter the move, not a soft down and away pitch...or I will call my own game and have a short talk afterwards.<br />That is my limit of knowledge into the hardest job on the team.Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-19034149992075036072016-02-12T16:07:21.703-05:002016-02-12T16:07:21.703-05:00Cervelli did have a flair for the dramatic, didn&#...Cervelli did have a flair for the dramatic, didn't he? He was awesome in the clutch and when he was needed the most. if he would just put his damn hand behind him while he was catching he would be fine...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804643650522801129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-15186889302066752962016-02-12T15:07:47.124-05:002016-02-12T15:07:47.124-05:00I have always liked him, as I am admittedly a defe...I have always liked him, as I am admittedly a defence first guy with catchers but only a 60%-40% split. Catchers like Piazza don't make me happy...IF I were pitching to him as my catcher.<br />Man on first (with speed) he calls fastball after fastball...to help himself out forgetting about his job, to help the pitcher get past the situation.<br />Cisco (Francisco Cervelli) was one of the best Clutch hitters on the team, bar none!<br />Ken Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134936968221887101noreply@blogger.com