Tag Archives: Joe Maddon

Jeremy Hellickson Struggles With Command

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

Although Jeremy Hellickson pitched efficiently through his first six innings, what stood out afterward is how he struggled to locate his pitches.

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Maddon on Defensive Shifts

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Defensive shifts have been in the news frequently in recent weeks as the Houston Astros are leading baseball in usage of shifts and yet have the worst pitching numbers in all of baseball. Carlos Pena, who is quite familiar with … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on an Opening Day Loss

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

We will not recap every game but for opening day let’s make an exception.

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Joe Maddon Talks About His Lineup Versus Lefties

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

In Tuesday’s spring-opening press conference Joe Maddon addressed the state of his lineups: It’s going to be easier to talk about a lineup versus a right-handed pitcher and a little bit more structured. It’s against the lefty that we’re a … Continue reading →

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The Process Versus Freddy Garcia

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

In general, I ignore the order of the Rays lineup and focus on the personnel, and the explanation behind those choices. Joe Maddon’s decisions are typically easy to figure out, except for when they aren’t. Tuesday’s lineup was an example of … Continue reading →

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