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It feels like maybe I want a little too much to make every Aaron Sanchez start into some kind of event — which in turn kind of feels like I’m spending too much time waiting for the wheels to come off, and not nearly enough enjoying how incredible he’s been so far this season (and throughout the spring) and what that could legitimately mean for the club going forward — but here we are again.
The reason? The New York Yankees. And not just the big, mythic, etc., etc. New York Yankees, but the ones that will send only two right-handed hitters to the plate tonight (Alex Rodriguez and Starlin Castro), while everyone else either bats from the left side or is a switch hitter who will certainly choose to do so.
I’ve mentioned it too many times already this spring, but Sanchez was pretty impressively awful against lefties last season, and it’s how he fares against them that will likely determine just what he is as a pitcher.
That all won’t be decided tonight — not by a long shot — but needless to say, it’s a test. His first real one of the season, I’d say. So all those curveballs and changeups bear watching — even more so than usual.
His fastball’s probably going to be OK, eh, Steven Souza?
Aaron Sanchez. Best combo of life and velocity. https://t.co/RxFHqPoTrb
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) April 12, 2016
Scuttlebutt
As you can see from the lineups below, Josh Donaldson will be back out at third base tonight. That’s good.
I fart in Cecil’s general direction
This team is awful. Thanks Shapiro.
Shapiro traded for Tulowitski? Dastardly of him.
Shapiro traded tulo is what we’ll be complaining about soon
We get it, you made your terrible points. You can leave now.
I second the motion. If he doesn’t like the site, he can show himself to the door. Gave you a PROP for that too!
PROPS for all!!!
Yes, Mr. Stoeten, you HAVE mentioned it too many times already. Sanchez may have struggled against lefties last year. However, everyone connected with the Blue Jays has declared that he is a much different pitcher this year.
It’s funny how you dismiss the “garbage clowns” on your blogs, yet you encroach upon that same title for yourself by constantly harping on the player’s past experiences.
Personally, I see Sanchez having a great season!
I’d say he’s more just curbing the excitement a bit instead of going all crazy over a SSS, like the garbage clowns love to do.
I can accept that defence for Andrew’s point of view. I will even give you a PROP for that!
Sanchez has all the physical tools to be elite. I think he has the mental tools as well. Stro-Sanchez are going to pilot the good ship Blue Jay for years!