Prior to shoulder surgery shutting him down, Nelson was 12–6 with a 3.49 ERA and 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings in 2017. From 2013–17, Nelson had a 4.12 ERA in 109 appearances (104 starts). Primarily a sinker-ball pitcher, the 30-year-old also throws a four-seamer, changeup, slider and curve.
Upon his return in an injury-shortened 2019 season, Nelson saw a slight dip in velocity in his sinker (from 93.7 mph in 2017 to 93 mph in 2019) and four-seam fastball (from 94.1 mph in 2017 to 92.3 mph in 2019) while compiling a 6.95 ERA, though he did have a career-best 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings. Three of his 10 appearances last season came in starts.
Never optimistic when Dodgers we’re going to face him. Indeed, the numbers show ERA 1.60 in five career starts.
It just struck me, Link, that you misspelled “Happy Holidays.”
But according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the Dodgers’ negotiations with the Indians and Lindor have cooled, while Los Angeles’ conversations with the Red Sox about acquiring MVP outfielder Mookie Betts have “become at least as frequent — and perhaps even more involved.”
The Dodgers have reportedly been hesitant to include infield prospect Gavin Lux in any trade packages with the Indians. The Red Sox, however, reportedly appear “less insistent” on Lux and instead would be more open to a multi-player trade.
Rich Hill is now a Twinkie.
Twinkie’s go well with coconut milk.
WBBsAs passes along a story about the troubles Venezuelan baseball is having in a country where its government has been sanctioned by the US. It’s sad but kind of uplifting at the same time.
Yesterday a subscription to The Athletic was on sale for 60% off. I don’t know if it’s still discounted today, but $2/month is better than $5 or so.
So, Rich Hill (and his wife) managed to get arrested at a Patriots game (ironically enough) for objecting to the security theatre that fans have to go through to get into the stadium.
Agree, though that must have been one big fanny pack. At Nats Stadium size is limited to 16x16x8.
Pretty measured article for the Athletic (Andy McCullough) on options for the Dodgers to upgrade (ain’t easy for a 106-win club). https://theathletic.com/1516758/2020/01/08/spend-guggenheims-money-if-the-dodgers-are-going-over-the-cbt-this-summer-how-will-they-get-there/
Welcome RHP Jimmy Nelson.
Never optimistic when Dodgers we’re going to face him. Indeed, the numbers show ERA 1.60 in five career starts.
It just struck me, Link, that you misspelled “Happy Holidays.”
Betts rather than Lindor?
Rich Hill is now a Twinkie.
Twinkie’s go well with coconut milk.
WBBsAs passes along a story about the troubles Venezuelan baseball is having in a country where its government has been sanctioned by the US. It’s sad but kind of uplifting at the same time.
Yesterday a subscription to The Athletic was on sale for 60% off. I don’t know if it’s still discounted today, but $2/month is better than $5 or so.
So, Rich Hill (and his wife) managed to get arrested at a Patriots game (ironically enough) for objecting to the security theatre that fans have to go through to get into the stadium.
Agree, though that must have been one big fanny pack. At Nats Stadium size is limited to 16x16x8.
It was 96º here today, but we’re about to have the family asado. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/a43d6e3a90459f4a18c844baf66c02e3853f71536899738e897c1b9358478e5b.jpg
and fireworks, no!
Only 18 fireworks injuries required hospital attention in BA last night, but they’ll pick up the pace on the 31st.
It was 20°F out when I woke up Christmas morning here in Jersey. No snow, though.
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/95bb155490ebaf5d3e58d9efe0fae523bb0a24e887648eb091ffe3eb1c6a7322.jpg Christmas on our sailboat in Hanalei Bay 1957