Scott Kazmir is Happy

by R.J. Anderson on Mar 14, 2009 3:26 PM EDT

UPDATE, 2:53: Kazmir said everything felt good, and he was happy with his slider, which he threw about 10 times. He also experimented some with the slide step delivery out of the stretch and said he liked how it felt. Rays lead 3-1 after six innings, with Willy Aybar going deep in the fourth.

The Heater

It's only his second appearance so the sliders total is unimportant, but 10 out of 55 pitches isn't overly bad. At this point him feeling good or comfortable with the grip, release, and has a general feel of command. As for the rest of his line: 4 innings, 3 strikeouts, 0 homeruns, 0 walks, and 0 hints of injury.

Good day.

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55 pitchers through 4 sounded so nice from Kaz also

Lets see how our 3rd ace does tomorrow.

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Mar 14, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

Beckham just made a diving catch to end the game

Could of been the last time Davis pitches this Spring.

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Mar 14, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions

I thought it was interesting how they brought Niemann(and Davis) in mid-inning

I’d bet Niemann is ticketed for the bullpen with Hammel in the #5 starter spot.

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by Imperialism32 on Mar 14, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions

Kazmir is at 15% sliders this spring. Today that was up to 18%. Good signs all around

by Tommy Rancel on Mar 14, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions

That's about what you would expect from a pre-2008 Kazmir.

Weee!

by R.J. Anderson on Mar 14, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions

yes yes yes

oh man I’m so happy right now

by daveh33 on Mar 14, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Eh I was a bit off.

Looks like ~20% average with a 26% thrown in.

Still, that’s nearly double last year’s usage.

by R.J. Anderson on Mar 14, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I wish we still had room for Gomes on the team

I think he has a really good season for the Reds if they give him consistent ABs.

by Tommy Rancel on Mar 14, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions

He was the odd man out

Great to see him doing well for Cincy so far.

by Lurch's Lobbyists on Mar 14, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions

They'll give him consistent ABs if they can tolerate his 'defense'

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by kericr on Mar 14, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Their outfield has consisted of Ken Griffey Jr. and Adam Dunn.

I don’t think they’ll notice.

by R.J. Anderson on Mar 14, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh yeah, I forgot about that.

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by kericr on Mar 14, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions

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by R.J. Anderson on Mar 14, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn, I think that's better then the Gomes pic.

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by kericr on Mar 14, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Didn't happen during a game, therefore it loses points.

by R.J. Anderson on Mar 14, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Kaz will become more like Sabathia

as time rolls on

He too in the beginning threw way too majy pitches. The last dew years he figured it out. He wou;d try to ovepower hitters rather than pitching efficiently

by Raymondo on Mar 14, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions

You mean tall, fat, and wanting to start every 2 games?

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by kericr on Mar 14, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions

And black.

God I hope he turns more black.

by R.J. Anderson on Mar 14, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions

careful what you wish for.

by daveh33 on Mar 14, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I saw Sabathia pitch out in Lakeland earlier this week

He is the fattest man I have ever seen wearing a uniform. Usually guys that fat stick to robes, mu mu’s, gigantic suspendered pants. Not C. C. It reminded me of pictures of people trying to get their arms around a redwood.

Why yes, I am this big of an asshole in person.

by Sandy Kazmir on Mar 14, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Kazmir looked really good today.

David and Niemann also impressed me.

Swav or Die.

by SRQman on Mar 14, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions

Went to the game and sat in the front row...

…my god, Niemann is a massive mountain of a man. Davis is freaking huge, too.
Beckham looked terrible in his one AB but the game-ending catch was sweet. Benzo looked smooth in CF.
Too bad Reds are moving out next year…very nice facility.

Jamie DeLuca

by JDeLuca on Mar 14, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions