2021 Series #33 | Indians @ Blue Jays | Aug. 2-5

[sportscoach]

I figured Morgan would end up being way better than peeps thought... Now he needs to find another pitch to be a legit MLB starter, fastball-changeup combo, is legit but his slider and curveball(I believe is his fourth pitch) haven't been any good... At the current moment he is a long reliever/spot starter like Tomlin was for us. He can pitch and eat innings, but without that third pitch (needs another one to face righties) he won't be anything but that. I hope he finds it!

 

[CATS44]

It didn't take long to take the lead....and a lot more.

 

[Ohio]

Brad Hand, lmao

 

[CATS44]

Its amazing what happens when pitchers throw strikes and position players play sound defense.

 

[xmasbuck]

Thats one reason we traded for Straw.

signed as free agent?

 

[eChameleon]

Not a bad W today!

 

[Mcreek]

Myles could be the Straw that stirs the drink in the next couple years as a Gold Glover , base stealer and leadoff hitter . A right handed Brett Butler. At age 26 just entering his prime . Rosario can now be moved to second base next year if Gimenez is ready

 

[TomD]

Myles could be the Straw that stirs the drink in the next couple years as a Gold Glover , base stealer and leadoff hitter . A right handed Brett Butler. At age 26 just entering his prime . Rosario can now be moved to second base next year if Gimenez is ready

Seems like he could be one of those low key moves the Tribe really excels at.

 

[AZ_]

 

[CATS44]

Morgans change up comes as advertised.

Whether he can develop a workable third pitch will be the deciding factor in his future success.

 

[CDAV45]

Eli pitched extremely well and his CU is Bugs Bunny like, but you guys are right. He needs to develop a 3rd pitch or he's a guy that will get battered the 3rd time through. Kids got some guts for sure, but he's a BOR SP at best IMO. Guys like Hentges and Mejia could learn a lot from Eli.

 

[CDAV45]

I figured Morgan would end up being way better than peeps thought... Now he needs to find another pitch to be a legit MLB starter, fastball-changeup combo, is legit but his slider and curveball(I believe is his fourth pitch) haven't been any good... At the current moment he is a long reliever/spot starter like Tomlin was for us. He can pitch and eat innings, but without that third pitch (needs another one to face righties) he won't be anything but that. I hope he finds it!

How has he ended up being "way better than peeps thought"? Everyone here pretty much thought of him as a BOR SP/Tomlin type and that's exactly what he appears to be.

Without a 3rd pitch he won't eat many innings either. The 3rd time through a good lineup might be his bugaboo even if he develops a useful 3rd pitch. There's nothing wrong with being a good BOR SP. Every team in MLB needs one.

 

[Criznit]

Eli pitched extremely well and his CU is Bugs Bunny like, but you guys are right. He needs to develop a 3rd pitch or he's a guy that will get battered the 3rd time through. Kids got some guts for sure, but he's a BOR SP at best IMO. Guys like Hentges and Mejia could learn a lot from Eli.

If Eli somehow had 2 distinct fastballs and a ML quality breaking pitch he could be a force, a quality MOR or MORe. If he can somehow add that useable breaking pitch to his arsenal at this stage of his career that would be fantastic. I expect his offseason will be all about finding that pitch. Hope he finds it.

 

[sportscoach]

How has he ended up being "way better than peeps thought"? Everyone here pretty much thought of him as a BOR SP/Tomlin type and that's exactly what he appears to be.

Without a 3rd pitch he won't eat many innings either. The 3rd time through a good lineup might be his bugaboo even if he develops a useful 3rd pitch. There's nothing wrong with being a good BOR SP. Every team in MLB needs one.

Actually most people were ready to cut him before the season started/thought he wouldnt be able to do anything in the pros. Go look at what people stated...

 

[Gson]

Actually most people were ready to cut him before the season started/thought he wouldnt be able to do anything in the pros. Go look at what people stated...

I was one of the people who said he isn't ever going to be a ML SP.. so far.. I am being proven wrong.. but.. it's only a half dozen or so starts.. we'll see when he's going through the division the second and third time..