All part of Hahn's master plan that began years ago. Draft Sale, build his value, select Covey in the rule five, trade Sale for a haul to bolster the rebuild and make Covey the staff ace! Sheer genius!!!
Agree, I think he's gone when Castillo returns. Smith really looks like he's much better at reading the hitter and calling the next pitch accordingly. Much better than Narvaez and Castillo.
Is it just me or does it look like more pitchers just than Giolito like pitching to Smith?
As far as I'm concerned Smith can start every game behind the plate.
Yeah, especially an increase with velocity and movement. He really is a different guy now. I'm happy to say I was just as wrong about Covey as anyone else.