Greinke is Unhittable

Short blog/write-up on why Zack has been so good during his 34IP zero-run streak.

almost 3 years ago cfizzle 16 comments 0 recs |

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This says it all.

Greinke’s curve has a violent break and his ability to control the speed of it is quite impressive. It’s been measured as low as 60 MPH and as high as 85.

W-O-W

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Apr 21, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions

This kid is amazing--we're witnessing history. I think we're going to wish that contract was for 8 yrs., not 4.

by Steve Hovley on Apr 21, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions

yes, but I think he'll be pretty happy it's just 4, though

nothing against the Royals, but he’s in a position where he’s got security, and will be (assuming no unforeseen injury or something) a monster free agent in 4 seasons

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by Matt Klaassen on Apr 21, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

and that will be a sad day

"I'll be the first one to tell you, Don't follow me. I'll let you down. Follow Jesus." Trey Hillman

OK, got it.

The General Theory of Royaltivity

by kabrink on Apr 21, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions

But it will be a very happy day when Moore signs him to a lifetime contract extension

(ok, not really)

The immoderate moderator

by Scott McKinney on Apr 22, 2009 2:27 AM EDT up reply actions

A Wakefield-esque recurring option

DO IT DAYTON!

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by kcbottom9th on Apr 22, 2009 4:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Plus a lifetime supply of burritos from Chipotle

The immoderate moderator

by Scott McKinney on Apr 22, 2009 5:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Wait, Zack, that's not all!

How would you like a fleet of 10 brand new Cub Cadet zero turn radius riding mowers?!!!

"Now…put that in your [BLEEP]ing pipe and smoke it." -Hal McRae

by Sweep_the_Leg on Apr 22, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions

The George and Willy

lifetime and ownership share contract.

"I'll be the first one to tell you, Don't follow me. I'll let you down. Follow Jesus." Trey Hillman

OK, got it.

The General Theory of Royaltivity

by kabrink on Apr 22, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

quote from Mellinger's latest post

Apparently you have to actually give up a run to have an ERA+ that registers.
So Zack’s is just blank.
Still.
After three starts.
Because he hasn’t given up a run.
Still.

by BrRoyal on Apr 22, 2009 9:13 AM EDT reply actions

Oops

Link if you need it.

by BrRoyal on Apr 22, 2009 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions

We really did sign him to a contract

At THE perfect time. Right after a solid, but not spectacular season, and seemingly just before his spectacular breakout season.

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 22, 2009 9:15 AM EDT reply actions

He will win the Cy Young this year

while pitching the Royals to the playoffs. It is going to be one amazing year in KC.

by AxDxMx on Apr 22, 2009 12:08 PM EDT reply actions

despite Trey Hillman

by AxDxMx on Apr 22, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions

don't forget Edwin Jackson!

He could still surprise ya!

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by Matt Klaassen on Apr 22, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Boy the toolsy analysts love to jump on the Edwin Jackson train

Lots of tools-based analysts have been predicting him to breakout any year now, and of course it has never materialized. And now they feel at least partially vindicated by his 2.14 ERA start. Then of course there’s his 4.60 FIP and 4.66 tRA (106 tRA+). That’s serviceable, but nothing to write home about.

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by Scott McKinney on Apr 22, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions