Originally Posted by
Sanlmar
I dunno if I mentioned it here or elsewhere. I did not see Skenes real time. I watched his 7K’s on YouTube. I have never done such a thing in my life. I was transfixed. Thoroughly entertained. He got robbed several times by the ump on super incredible pitch location. Not a glimmer of protest from Skenes. He did not care.
There were moments were Skenes smiled or smirked and I just love that compete. I recall a 10+ pitch AB that ended in a punch out in particular.
Skenes is a new age Driveline product (superior body admittedly). The mortality rate for these guys. There is no earthly reason to keep him up or give him length. I took his under strikeouts despite being a huge fanboy now.
I watched his 11ks last night. Also rare for me. Kid just has"it". I used young DeGrom as an example before, and I think its still legit. Young Kerry Wood maybe?
Take Duran, the Twins closer (oh and tell JRam to fuck off, BCR!) and add 2 more + pitches. Will be a star until first surgery.
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