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Originally Posted by Ziggy Lidstrom
Was going to do the usual thanks but I thought I would do it the old fashioned way. Good Post.
Re: Mills, I think you need to look at Maddux as a guy who never threw in the 90's but was electric. Perhaps that's a bit lofty of a comparison, but what about Glavine, who wasn't overpowering but had great command and lived on the outside part of the plate.
I think Mills could be a lesser vestige of either. He has a good curve ball and a solid change up. If he can get his fastball to move at 88, then it would easier to project him but for now he just has that straight 4 seamer and it is a minor league pitch without movement. I still have hope for him since he seems like a tough competitor.
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Ya, I gree that excellent control can compensate for sub par stuff and I also read that Mills is actually a pretty brainy guy who has some sort of engineering degree (tougher degrees are very rare amongst MLB players) which probably doesn't hurt when it comes to thinking the game. I haven't seen him play ever though so I'd like to see him get a couple starts at some point and just get a firsthand viewing of the kind of pitcher he is.
I do kind of feel bad for Reyes but he needs to go after tonight.
Holy crap Bautista is a BEAST this year. Who would have thought he'd be even better than last year. Early days but the contract decision by Alex is looking solid.