C. Bloom now on 101.1 explaining the deal

[rockondlouie]

https://www.101espn.com/

[rockondlouie]

-Will continue to add to rotation ...could be youth and/or a veteran

[rockondlouie]

Not going to concede anything this season

But

Not going to deviate from the LT plan either

Hunting players....younger....middle...and veteran players

[rockondlouie]

Say's Clark has as much talent as any pitcher in the minor leagues, just has to be developed.

Knows he's far away from his ceiling but he could be elite if we can get him there

[mattmitchl44]

Say's Clark has as much talent as any pitcher in the minor leagues, just has to be developed.

Knows he's far away from his ceiling but he could be elite if we can get him there

That is 100% what they need. They desperately need to have and develop guys who can be All-Star level impact players.

[rockondlouie]

Had other offers for Sonny.

Decided this offer was clear and could come to a head quickly, also acknowledged Sonny had the final say.

Pushed him closer to his LT goals.

[Shady]

If I'm not mistaken. Fitts was a top five prospect in the Red Sox organization at one time. At least a top ten.

[rockondlouie]

Say's Clark has as much talent as any pitcher in the minor leagues, just has to be developed.

Knows he's far away from his ceiling but he could be elite if we can get him there

That is 100% what they need. They desperately need to have and develop guys who can be All-Star level impact players.

He also said all the guys were in the room when the trade was made, both off field (Strength & Conditioning, diet, ect...) and on field coaches.

TTE
(Total Team Effort)

[ramfandan]

Say's Clark has as much talent as any pitcher in the minor leagues, just has to be developed.

Knows he's far away from his ceiling but he could be elite if we can get him there

That will be Matt Pierpont's job ... Pierpont was hired to develop the pitchers .

[rockondlouie]

Say's Clark has as much talent as any pitcher in the minor leagues, just has to be developed.

Knows he's far away from his ceiling but he could be elite if we can get him there

That will be Matt Pierpont's job ... Pierpont was hired to develop the pitchers .

Bingo

[ramfandan]

Say's Clark has as much talent as any pitcher in the minor leagues, just has to be developed.

Knows he's far away from his ceiling but he could be elite if we can get him there

As Bloom stated, he has that grade 70 slider (Grade 70 is a plus plus rating on the scouts scale ) .
He has ability that cannot be taught is correct. His issues thus far has been health and command. He had those blisters so pitching guys need to work with him on ways to eliminate that . Command is also something that coaches can hope to deveiop. What you cannot teach is to throw that wipeout slide the way he does.
Will he become top shelf remains to be seen but the type talent you take a shot on for if he develops , you have a true gem.

[ramfandan]

Say's Clark has as much talent as any pitcher in the minor leagues, just has to be developed.

Knows he's far away from his ceiling but he could be elite if we can get him there

That is 100% what they need. They desperately need to have and develop guys who can be All-Star level impact players.

Both these kids have very good size ... Fitts 6-3 230 and Clarke is 6-4 240 Not that all pitchers must be big but it sure helps usually on the velo .
You can't teach size.

[rockondlouie]

Say's Clark has as much talent as any pitcher in the minor leagues, just has to be developed.

Knows he's far away from his ceiling but he could be elite if we can get him there

As Bloom stated, he has that grade 70 slider (Grade 70 is a plus plus rating on the scouts scale ) .
He has ability that cannot be taught is correct. His issues thus far has been health and command. He had those blisters so pitching guys need to work with him on ways to eliminate that . Command is also something that coaches can hope to deveiop. What you cannot teach is to throw that wipeout slide the way he does.
Will he become top shelf remains to be seen but the type talent you take a shot on for if he develops , you have a true gem.

Lefties who can throw 100 mph don't grow on trees either.

If the worst case is he becomes a wipeout lefty reliever in MLB, it's still a win trade.

[ScotchMIrish]

Say's Clark has as much talent as any pitcher in the minor leagues, just has to be developed.

Knows he's far away from his ceiling but he could be elite if we can get him there

As Bloom stated, he has that grade 70 slider (Grade 70 is a plus plus rating on the scouts scale ) .
He has ability that cannot be taught is correct. His issues thus far has been health and command. He had those blisters so pitching guys need to work with him on ways to eliminate that . Command is also something that coaches can hope to deveiop. What you cannot teach is to throw that wipeout slide the way he does.
Will he become top shelf remains to be seen but the type talent you take a shot on for if he develops , you have a true gem.

Classis big payroll vs medium/low payroll trade. We are hoping the player will develop. They add to a contending team. I suspect the key is the money saved which will be spent on a starting pitcher.

[hmoss859]

Fitts looks a little heavy but maybe he is Lance Lynn Jr

[hmoss859]

Refreshing to hear Bloom talk in real terms

Mo word salad had become stale