tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post4171754204589977579..comments2024-01-10T07:00:57.766-05:00Comments on It is about the money, stupid: Re-examining WangJason @ IIATMShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675184282951841175noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post-81392978055019389822008-04-28T09:42:00.000-04:002008-04-28T09:42:00.000-04:00I didn't realize the fine guys at RAB were on it, ...I didn't realize the fine guys at RAB were on it, too. But good that they are.<BR/><BR/>The pitch count could be a concern, but he's proven himself capable of handling the increased load so far.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the heads up, Joey!Jason @ IIATMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675184282951841175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post-39655520612132201832008-04-27T23:04:00.000-04:002008-04-27T23:04:00.000-04:00I was surprised when I saw his PC in the 6th. I kn...I was surprised when I saw his PC in the 6th. I know he had one batter early that battled (9 or 10 pitches to get out), but other than that nothing appeared out of norm for me. Ben K. from RAB summed it up pretty nicely:<BR/><BR/>"For Wang, today’s line is a departure from what we’ve come to expect from the sinkerball specialist over the year, but it is a welcome departure. Wang recorded five ground-ball outs and six fly-ball outs today while retiring nine by the K. We’re used to seeing few strike outs, few fly outs and many more ground balls, and as some fans in the game thread wondered, what has changed with Wang this year?<BR/><BR/>From watching him work, Wang seems to have a better idea how to keep hitters off balance. Last season, when October rolled around and the Yanks trekked out to Cleveland, the Indians hit Wang around because they knew what was coming. They knew he would throw mainly sinkers, and they knew they could him them. This year, Wang is going more to his slider and his splitters. Considering that he throws in the mid-90s, this diverse repertoire of pitches will keep hitters guessing. Wang is, in other words, really maturing as a pitcher."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com