ptatc

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 10:44 AM) True but the Giants showed us you only need one starting pitcher to succeed. The Royals almost won with two. That's why you get as many as you can. I'm sure the Giants thought it would be Lincecum for awhile. Pitcher's success is fickle. They still won due to the pitching.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 02:06 AM) I got into a Ph.D program with s***ty test scores. I am ready to spend the next 5-6 years of my life in absolute poverty. Excellent to hear!! Congratulations! Welcome to the club! (this is the best beer will will be able to afford for awhile)

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 2, 2015 -> 10:51 PM) Lol. Rodon seems legit but I would take Bryant without a second thought. Always take the pitching over hitting. Pitching wins the post season.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 2, 2015 -> 02:36 PM) http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tige...eason/70806524/ Another case for PTAC to diagnose. I gave some opinions in another theead. Not knowing everything that is going on, he just threw too hard too often. Now many things are breaking down. He needs to learn to not throw with that much intensity and still get people out. That's why its difficult to become a really successful pitcher for an extended period of time. They should learn early how to pitch purposely not throwing their hardest.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 06:58 AM) coupled with multiple seasons in a row going deep into the playoffs. IIRC nobody has thrown more innings than he has in the past 5 years It's not the innings, it's the intensity of the innings he tries to throw too hard too often He is one pitcher you always read about "still throwing 98 in the 8th inning." This is the type of thing that wears a pitcher down. In the past there have been discussions of pitchers hsving down years after long playoff runs. It's not the extra innigs, although it could be for some, it's the I tensity of the postseason innings after the grind of the regular season. It's like sprinting the last 365 yards after the first 26 miles of a marathon. The pitchers need to do it because the competition is better but it is hard on them physically.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Apr 2, 2015 -> 08:04 AM) Decidedly average, is the answer. But I can't really complain. Honestly, maybe I'm drinking the Kool-Aid, but I think the White Sox just make smarter business decisions than most teams. Chris Sale and Jose Abreu have two of the best contracts in baseball. http://deadspin.com/2015-payrolls-and-sala...dium=socialflow Team 2015 Payroll 1. Los Angeles Dodgers $272,789,040 2. New York Yankees $219,282,196 3. Boston Red Sox $187,407,202 4. Detroit Tigers $173,813,750 5. San Francisco Giants $172,672,111 6. Washington Nationals $164,920,505 7. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim $150,933,083 8. Texas Rangers $142,140,873 9. Philadelphia Phillies $135,827,500 10. Toronto Blue Jays $122,506,600 11. St. Louis Cardinals $120,869,458 12. Seattle Mariners $119,798,060 13. Chicago Cubs $119,006,885 14. Cincinnati Reds $117,197,072 15. Chicago White Sox $115,238,678 16. Kansas City Royals $113,618,650 17. Baltimore Orioles $110,146,097 18. Minnesota Twins $108,945,000 19. Milwaukee Brewers $105,002,536 20. Colorado Rockies $102,006,130 21. New York Mets $101,409,244 22. San Diego Padres $100,675,896 23. Atlanta Braves $97,578,565 24. Arizona Diamondbacks $91,518,833 25. Pittsburgh Pirates $88,278,500 26. Cleveland Indians $86,091,175 27. Oakland A's $86,086,667 28. Tampa Bay Rays $76,061,707 29. Houston Astros $70,910,100 30. Miami Marlins $68,479,000 The differential from top to bottom is awful. There can't really be a competitive balance without a salary cap. However, to make it fair there should be a floor as well. From the numbers above maybe 175 at the top and 90 at the bottom?

QUOTE (Jake @ Mar 31, 2015 -> 05:09 AM) In the context of an article that is all about how Buehrle doesn't like hazing, I don't see how that "f*** you" comment to the person who hazed him could be considered friendly MB's comment about how some people go over the top with hazing and all he remembered remembered was that it got really annoying, doesn't sound like he was really upset about it. He could have been but the tone doesn't sound like it and MB in general is a really good guy and doesn't hold grudges.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 30, 2015 -> 03:07 PM) Yeah, yeah, I know, "professional obligations," another subsegment of the responsibility of being a ballplayer for the White Sox, part of the family, etc. I'm sure he will end up coming around. But it's nice to see Rongey put in his place sometimes. Now if he did that to Merkin, I would be more aggravated, as sometimes Rongey just comes off as too entitled or judgmental when dealing with the fanbase. Exasperated. For whatever reason, I don't see him as "one of us" like I do Harrelson, for example. Hawkins came out of his immaturity period, seemingly. Rodon will, too. Or they'll end up banished like Jon Rauch. Post game hosts need to be like that at times. There are far too many goofs that call in. If I has to answer the questions he did repeatedly I would lose my temper much more often. There is only so many times you can answer why Ventura pulled a pitcher if favor of the bullpen without screaming THE ENTIRE BP SUCKS SO WHO DO YOU EXPECT HIM TO PUT IN.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 29, 2015 -> 10:57 PM) Oh? When someone treats you like s*** and you finally work up the guts to say f*** you to his face, that is teasing? It was all just rookies being low man on the totem pole and they had to take a little hazing. It was just teasing by saying that to JB because he started the teasing by telling MB to get him a drink. JB really didn't expect him to. It was a joke. People are far to sensitive.

QUOTE (shysocks @ Mar 30, 2015 -> 09:02 AM) I think you are misinterpreting it. It seems like Mark had built up a lot of anger and he had no interest in being friendly with Baldwin. I agree with LDF. JB was giving MB crap by saying get me a drink like the rookies had to do. MB was finally not a younger player so he got to tell him off. It's all fun and games.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 29, 2015 -> 05:15 AM) http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/...john-cases-why/ http://www.sfgate.com/giants/jenkins/artic...twitter-desktop More in-depth article. Why the Giants have only had one pitcher with TJ. Matt CaIn had bone chips removed, fwiw. Excellent article. The most important point he brings up is that almost all elbow tendonosis (tendonitis is really wrong when you look at the physiology) is caused by squeezing or gripping too tightly. Whether it's the inside of the elbow "little leaguer's/golfer's elbow" or on the outside "tennis elbow". It's caused by gripping too tightly. I'd never thought about it in relation to weight lifting but he's correct.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 10:51 PM) We're behind here in China on the last part, haha. More likely to give me herbal medicine or acupuncture (which I've never been courageous enough to do). Thanks for the advice. Spot-on as usual. I'll probably look for them in August when I'm back in the States...or order them and have them sent to my US address. the best site to go is www.footsmart.com. it has everything I mentioned just different brands then the sports authority. The chinese physiotherapists will have the modalities, however then arch supports and night splints from online and the stretching will be the best start.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 08:24 PM) Any arch supports you can recommend? Have never tried them, but it's worth looking into....I know there's Dr. Scholl's. I think part of my problem is playing sports like badminton and tennis with running shoes on...instead of court or sport-specific shoes. The second time, literally it felt like the heel was broken, it was that painful (#2 to kidney stones)...but of course you can't put a cast or walking boot on. What are modalities (besides a math term), btw? I also know when I get foot massages that the tissue on the bottom of my foot (especially around the heel) is always very sensitive and tender...but I always just thought I had sensitive/tender/"soft" feet...I mean, like when you go into the ocean and you're walking on the rocks (and not wearing aquasocks or protection), that feeling just drives me crazy. The arch supports should be soft but with a semi rigid arch. Go to sports authority and get the soft sole brand in the medium density. They are red covering with the yellow bottom, I believe. You just need some support for the arch and foot. If those dont take some of the stress off we can pm and ill get some ordered ones. You should stretch every morning before you get out of bed and before you go to bed. Take your grab your big toe and bend it and foot up as far as you can. Then use your thumb to massage it by starting at the front of the heel up to the big toe. You will feel the strings of the plantar fascia. Don't push so hard that it really hurts just so you feel it a little. Also try night splints. You can order them online. They are basically a strap that holds your foot up so the fascia doesn't tighten up at night. You should wear running shoes as they have more support. However, you should change them every 6 months. Modalities are things like ultrasound and electrical stimulation you would get in a clinic.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:47 AM) I think he said to it depends on if they trust a pitcher stay longer in the game too. 5-7 possibly inning guy would hit 9th and someone able to possibly stay in the game longer 8th with someone in the 9 spot to get on base for top/middle of the order. Yeah, now that you mention it, that was discussed as well.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 03:36 PM) Can't hurt. Bring him into the system and see if we can Gavin Floyd him. If not, release him for the next guy. success after multiple TJ surgeries is not good. It usually means they are unwilling to change anything in their pitching.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 03:21 PM) Well what do we think guys? White Sox have liked Drabek for a long time. His Dad was a Sox prospect as well.

QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 02:51 PM) Joke's on me for questioning horse medication. You should question it. Although Bonds took many of the same PEDs that horses use so maybe there is a pattern.

QUOTE (shysocks @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 10:46 AM) Cubs batting Jason Hammel 8th, slightly notable I guess. Maddon said in an interview that if the pitcher is a decent hitter, he will do this alot. Something in the analytics shows it is more effective for scoring runs.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 10:11 AM) plantar....not easy, have had this twice in my sports career, once for landing on the 1B bag awkwardly on back heel while playing softball...the other playing badminton in 2010, both times it took a good 4-6 months to get through. Actually, it's almost like the bottom of your foot or heel feels broken, but there's nothing you can do but rest and try to not put too much weight on your foot or it will re-irritate it. The rehab for it is to get the blood flowing to the area. The fascia is a think piece of tissue on the bottom of the foot that holds up the arch. The typical etiology of the problem is not enough arch support which causes inflammation usual at the proximal end of the tissue at the anterior part of the heel. So they will do alot of aggressive massage, arch supports, stretching and modalities to heat the area up to get blood flowing. If you catch it early and are aggressive with the rehab, it shouldn't take too long depend on the structure of the foot. If it is ignored or not treated properly it can last years.

Here is the abstract of a really good article about curveball mechanics. As we'vee said all along, it is not inherenyly bad for the arm. The problem is when it is thrown improperly or pitchers try to change it to more of a "slurve" to do something different. I tried to attach the actual article but it said the file was too big. The Curveball as a Risk Factor for Injury: A Systematic Review W. Jeffrey Grantham, MD,† Jaicharan J. Iyengar, MD,† Ian R. Byram, MD,‡ and Christopher S. Ahmad, MD*† Context: The curveball is regarded by many as a potential risk factor for injury in youth baseball pitchers. Objective: To critically evaluate the scientific evidence regarding the curveball and its impact on pitching biomechanics and the overall risk of arm injuries in baseball pitchers. Study Type: Systematic review. Level of Evidence: Level 3. Data Sources: Ovid MEDLINE from 1946 to 2012. Study Selection: Ten biomechanical studies on kinematic or electromyographic analysis of pitching a curveball were included, as well as 5 epidemiologic studies that assessed pain or injury incidence in pitchers throwing the curveball. Data Extraction: When possible, demographic, methodology, kinetics, and kinematics variables and pain/injury incidence were compiled. Results: Two biomechanical studies found greater horizontal adduction of the shoulder at ball release and less shoulder internal torque during the curveball pitching motion. Two studies demonstrated less proximal force and less torque at the elbow as the arm accelerated when throwing a curveball compared with a fastball, as well as greater supination of the forearm and less wrist extension. Electromyographic data suggested increased activity of extensor and supinator muscles for curveballs. No studies found increased force or torque about the elbow or shoulder. Three epidemiologic studies showed no significant association between pitching a curveball and upper extremity pain or injury. One retrospective epidemiologic study reported a 52% increase in shoulder pain in pitchers throwing a curveball, although this may have been due to confounders. Conclusion: Despite much debate in the baseball community about the curveball’s safety in youth pitchers, limited biomechanical and most epidemiologic data do not indicate an increased risk of injury when compared with the fastball.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 26, 2015 -> 05:01 PM) Are you PTAC's brother, lol? Don't know him personally but it looks like he learned pitching mechanics and abnormal tissue forces from the same people that I did!

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 26, 2015 -> 03:22 PM) I have had electric stimulation on a couple of injuries. It feels pretty cool and does seem to help. I've walked into the office for the treatment with throbbing pain, and walked out with a little soreness. This is a different version than what you had. The only time I have ever seen it used is in a non-union fracture of the hand. a non-union fracture is when normal healing is not occurring and the bone is not forming the callus to heal. It's usually the the last option before surgical intervention. They use it for horses because their bones to not heal well, similar to a non-union in humans. The horses are usually put down instead of trying to heal the bones, unless of course they are of a certain bloodline. I would seriously doubt if this sped up the healing process as his fracture has healed in a fairly normal timeline because it wasn't a full break but an avulsion.

QUOTE (3GamesToLove @ Mar 25, 2015 -> 08:26 PM) Another Bo Jackson lovefest in another booth today. Yawn. It is impossible to get too much of that. One of the greatest athletes ever. He deserves every bit of it.

QUOTE (LDF @ Mar 24, 2015 -> 05:43 PM) with all due respect, but let the young kid, throw what he is throwing, teach him nothing. let his body / arm grow. little league, or later, fast balls only. hs soph - junior, learn the different types of pitches and see what comes natural, no strain on the arm and elbow. after hs, let the pro's teach them the rest, college coaches or minors. there is sooo much pressure on winning, let the kid grow up naturally, let the real pro's teach him. ~~~ edit, Ptatc opinion on this would be great. he would know alot more. I agree with the previous poster. Fastball and straight change only until high school. The straight change should be just the fastball with a different grip. It teaches them arm speed and arm slot.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 24, 2015 -> 03:57 PM) Sale to throw simulated game Friday. 75 pitches. No timetable on actual Cactus League return. If he is able to do 75 pitches he is close. They probably won't do a Cactus league game because they can't keep him on the DL to start the season.