[cardcrimson]

Harrison is essentially a two pitch guy at this point - fastball slider.  He got a lot of swings and misses on the fastball up.  Good late life. Slider was flat but that could be from adrenaline. He threw at least one excellent change up.  If he gets that pitch in his arsenal he’s going to be very good.


Giants have not had one start in minors go more than 5.  I get protecting  young arms, but I also don’t see how you flip the switch at the major league level and turn these guys into true starting pitchers.  OTOH, we know that the Giants are the smartest organization in the history of baseball.  They need not play by any of those silly old rules.  Platoon to excess - two slightly better than average platoon pieces are surely better than 1 guy who can play everyday. Right?  Churn.  No stars necessary.  Just give us slightly better than average and our depth will beat you. Rotation?  Not necessary.  Gabe will mix and match like the brilliant chemist he is. 

  The Giants way…..

Allegedly, Harrison was a two pitch guy growing up. Fastball and Changeup. The powers that be didn't want to put too much on the arm.

Love the commentary, as well. . . .

[cardcrimson]

Harrison is essentially a two pitch guy at this point - fastball slider.  He got a lot of swings and misses on the fastball up.  Good late life. Slider was flat but that could be from adrenaline. He threw at least one excellent change up.  If he gets that pitch in his arsenal he’s going to be very good.


Giants have not had one start in minors go more than 5.  I get protecting  young arms, but I also don’t see how you flip the switch at the major league level and turn these guys into true starting pitchers.  OTOH, we know that the Giants are the smartest organization in the history of baseball.  They need not play by any of those silly old rules.  Platoon to excess - two slightly better than average platoon pieces are surely better than 1 guy who can play everyday. Right?  Churn.  No stars necessary.  Just give us slightly better than average and our depth will beat you. Rotation?  Not necessary.  Gabe will mix and match like the brilliant chemist he is. 

  The Giants way…..

Allegedly, Harrison was a two pitch guy growing up. Fastball and Changeup. The powers that be didn't want to put too much on the arm.

Love the commentary, as well. . . .