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Turning Fastballs Into Souveneir's ~
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Cole, who has a 0.38 ERA in his last four starts (all wins) and is 14-6 with a 2.77 ERA this season:
— His 15 strikeouts were one shy of the career high he set in 2018.
— It was his ninth double-digit strikeout game of the season, tying David Cone (1998) for the most in franchise history.
— It was his sixth start in his last eight outings in which he’s allowed one run or less.
— His 116 pitches marked the second-most of the season (he threw 129 at Houston on July 10).
* I gotta give credit to Vic for the brilliant nickname of "Cy". Vic (Messiah), was the one and only who labeled Gerritt with this very fitting moniker ... then I stole it!
On another note:
When and If Severino returns, should he workout of the Bullpen or as a Starter?
1- Set-up Reliever
2- As a Closer
3- As a Starter
Reasons being Chapman is t o often erratic. Although he was brilliant unlike ever before from April to Mid-May. One never knows what to expect out of Him. The last gamble I would want to see is Chapman closing in a tight and close win or go home Post Season game. More than likely so will Severino in any role.
Sevey has also been erratic as a Starter in Post Season. He's shown flashes of brilliance, followed by melt downs in some P.S. Games as well. Yet the Yanx need a solid Starter, as much as they need a lights out consistent Closer.
Imo, I would start calling on Johnny Lasagna as our closer. I can't see that it would hurt, and it's worth a try. I would use Severino as a Starter, where he's needed most.
I would not be surprised IF Sevey returns with a diminished fastball. Hope not, but he's not pitched in a regular basis in the last 2-3seasons.
— His 15 strikeouts were one shy of the career high he set in 2018.
— It was his ninth double-digit strikeout game of the season, tying David Cone (1998) for the most in franchise history.
— It was his sixth start in his last eight outings in which he’s allowed one run or less.
— His 116 pitches marked the second-most of the season (he threw 129 at Houston on July 10).
* I gotta give credit to Vic for the brilliant nickname of "Cy". Vic (Messiah), was the one and only who labeled Gerritt with this very fitting moniker ... then I stole it!
On another note:
When and If Severino returns, should he workout of the Bullpen or as a Starter?
1- Set-up Reliever
2- As a Closer
3- As a Starter
Reasons being Chapman is t o often erratic. Although he was brilliant unlike ever before from April to Mid-May. One never knows what to expect out of Him. The last gamble I would want to see is Chapman closing in a tight and close win or go home Post Season game. More than likely so will Severino in any role.
Sevey has also been erratic as a Starter in Post Season. He's shown flashes of brilliance, followed by melt downs in some P.S. Games as well. Yet the Yanx need a solid Starter, as much as they need a lights out consistent Closer.
Imo, I would start calling on Johnny Lasagna as our closer. I can't see that it would hurt, and it's worth a try. I would use Severino as a Starter, where he's needed most.
I would not be surprised IF Sevey returns with a diminished fastball. Hope not, but he's not pitched in a regular basis in the last 2-3seasons.







