OmarComing25 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-white-s...-on-the-planet/ Talks about a slight mechanical adjustment that's been made, and how his dominant start may be legitimate. Cool article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 COOP FIXED HIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 and we have him until 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Trade him now or this is not a rebuild! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Didn't we trade for him? Says we picked him up after DFA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napa_soxfan Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Talk about passing the eye test so far, I've really enjoyed watching him this year. He's a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 28, 2017 -> 12:00 PM) Didn't we trade for him? Says we picked him up after DFA We did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 When he consistently throws strikes he's very good...consistently is the key word here. Like with Avi let's wait and see. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 28, 2017 -> 12:00 PM) Didn't we trade for him? Says we picked him up after DFA We traded Yency Almonte for him, currently Colorado Rockies' #16 prospect in what was beginning to look like a regrettable move as Almonte has pitched very well Good to see Kahnle starting to produce as we were wishing we kept Almonte as recently as a few weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Nice article, I love Jeff Sullivan. I think that Kahnle is also driving more with his legs this year from looking at the videos. Looks like they really worked with him on not just squaring up to the plate but also extending his stride length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Just goes to show, developing pitchers takes time and as they work through it the most incremental change can suddenly make them dominant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 28, 2017 -> 12:49 PM) Just goes to show, developing pitchers takes time and as they work through it the most incremental change can suddenly make them dominant. Our bullpen could potentially have some serious flamethrowers once Burdi makes it to the majors Jones, Kahnle and Burdi all can top 100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royoung Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 QUOTE (steveno89 @ Apr 28, 2017 -> 12:56 PM) Our bullpen could potentially have some serious flamethrowers once Burdi makes it to the majors Jones, Kahnle and Burdi all can top 100 Reynaldo Lopez can also hit 100 if they choose to go that route for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 9:56 ChiSox2020: Wow I knew Kahnle looked good but your article opened my eyes. Big trade piece? He throws 100… 9:56 Jeff Sullivan: You naturally have to think about any of these guys as trade pieces but I think it’s less fun to focus on that aspect 9:56 Jeff Sullivan: If Kahnle is still throwing strikes and dealing in July, boom, you have a right-handed Chapman to move 9:57 Jeff Sullivan: Incidentally, I know it’s an embarrassingly small sample of data, but Kahnle’s stuff is obvious and I like the mechanical correction he made. I’m speculating that he’s gotten much better link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Right handed Champan? Come on. I get the guy has improved and all, but you are talking about a guy who is in his own world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 28, 2017 -> 03:11 PM) Right handed Champan? Come on. I get the guy has improved and all, but you are talking about a guy who is in his own world. Obviously a bit of hyperbole, but he did write that Kahnle's perceived velocity this season is 2nd to Chapman. That's a pretty good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Well, I mean if he keeps striking out 55% of the batters he sees then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Apr 28, 2017 -> 03:21 PM) Obviously a bit of hyperbole, but he did write that Kahnle's perceived velocity this season is 2nd to Chapman. That's a pretty good sign. If the kid puts up an entire years of this, MAYBE we can start to drop Champan's name. MAYBE. Realistically, the odds are about a thousand times better that this month is a fluke, and the kid will fall back to earth soon, versus his being in Aroldis's league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 28, 2017 -> 03:31 PM) If the kid puts up an entire years of this, MAYBE we can start to drop Champan's name. MAYBE. Realistically, the odds are about a thousand times better that this month is a fluke, and the kid will fall back to earth soon, versus his being in Aroldis's league. I'm not saying he's in Chapman's league at all, just saying there are very encouraging signs in his performance. You can't fake increased velocity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 It should be mentioned that this was a chat, and I agree that the only reason he mentioned Chapman is that he was second in velocity to him, and is right handed. I think he probably ran into same situation i'm in, where you struggle to right now think of a high-velo RH bullpen piece...easier to just say RH chapman. edit: Kimbrel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 28, 2017 -> 03:42 PM) It should be mentioned that this was a chat, and I agree that the only reason he mentioned Chapman is that he was second in velocity to him, and is right handed. I think he probably ran into same situation i'm in, where you struggle to right now think of a high-velo RH bullpen piece...easier to just say RH chapman. edit: Kimbrel! Why not start with his teammate Nate Jones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 28, 2017 -> 03:31 PM) If the kid puts up an entire years of this, MAYBE we can start to drop Champan's name. MAYBE. Realistically, the odds are about a thousand times better that this month is a fluke, and the kid will fall back to earth soon, versus his being in Aroldis's league. If Kahnle pitched an entire season like this his numbers would be insane In 50 innings he would have roughly 107 k's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 28, 2017 -> 04:00 PM) Why not start with his teammate Nate Jones? Again, I would give him a break. It's a chat, someone is asking trade value, and he's talking about a 100 mph right hander who is striking everyone out with fastballs, and Chapman was traded at the deadline last year. He's not creating a draft comp for the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 28, 2017 -> 04:07 PM) Again, I would give him a break. It's a chat, someone is asking trade value, and he's talking about a 100 mph right hander who is striking everyone out with fastballs, and Chapman was traded at the deadline last year. He's not creating a draft comp for the guy. Right. It was definitely a bit tongue in cheek just to say how awesome Kahnle has been so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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