Another Day, Another David Price Article

by Tommy Rancel on Mar 25, 2009 2:13 PM EDT

This one comes to us from Joshua Robinson of the New York Times. Nothing groundbreaking, but he does describe Price's change-up as being "wicked." Price seems to be very comfortable with the pitch.

"I feel better with my changeup, really, than with any other pitch I have right now"

Also, Joe Maddon seems more interested in pitch efficiency more than anything.

“Everybody saw him on the big stage last year pitching in brief spurts as a relief pitcher,” Maddon said. “He’s going to be a starter with us, and there’s a difference with that. If you look at his track record in the minor leagues, he has done well, but a lot of high pitch counts after four or five innings, etc. We don’t want that to be a part of his game.”

Otherwise pretty much your standard David Price is going to start in the minors article. 12 days until opening day...12 days.

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OK, this is assuming he is right about how comfortable he is with his changeup,

but who else thinks that this is completely badass? Basically, his coach told him to learn a changeup, and went out and mastered the damn thing!!!

This bodes well.

by plasticman on Mar 25, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

I think they are saying this too often

“Price will start in the minors” “Price will go to AAA” “He will start the year in the Minors” blah blah blah

Watch him break camp with the team

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Mar 25, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions

Nobody in the Rays organization is saying it.

Curt Schilling and David Price have about the same chance of being the fifth starter.

by Tommy Rancel on Mar 25, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Well unshockingly I may be wrong about Price as soon as today

Heater says there will be more cuts made today. With Aki, Longo and JP back, I can see Olmedo, Price/Izzy and Ensberg/Richard among those cuts

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Mar 25, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions

Oh and another one

Since Joyce is finally back and playing, I can see Weber/Sadler/Both saying bye bye

As for Hernendez and Jaso, I think the Rays will hold on to the 4 catchers til the very end,

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Mar 25, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I hate being right

Manager Joe Maddon indicated the Rays are making some cuts today, with an announcement likely after batting practice.

And reading between the lines of what he said, it won’t be a surprise if LHP David Price is among them. Asked specifically about Price’s status, Maddon said: "We’re still working on everything. We’re talking to some guys today, I’m going to continue to talk to some people we’ll give you guys an announcement a little bit later.’’

And asked again about Price, Maddon said: "Every player that’s in this camp wants to stay here. You talk to different guys as you send them out and of course they all want to stay here. That’s everybody’s desire – you don’t want to be a minor-league baseball player you want to be a big-league baseball player. And David is. David is going to be a big part of our future whenever it is going to begin. The clock already kind of started last year. I’m not worried about David Price. He’s going to be a big cornerstone in regard to our success in the future.’’

I wonder who else will be sent packing.

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Mar 25, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions