Pitcher in the Rye
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JD gave a talk at the Miami Baseball Forum. Here are some of the tidbits and what he discussed:
Sir Cyr had a knee injury late last season and had surgery over the summer. It has affected his performance during Fall Ball but he should be ready for the opener. His defense has improved.
Carrier is the most improved player and thinks Canes fans will be excited by his play this season.
Jake Kulikowski had a very strong Fall and he expects him to be in the lineup at minimum at DH but possibly in the field in a very crowded OF.
Cuvet is a gym rat and loves practicing.
JD Urso arrives tomorrow. He expects him to be the starting SS, but Jimenez has a chance to win it during preseason. He likes Urso for the experience but Jimenez can make highlight reel plays.
Starting rotation: Rafe got the yips for about a month last season but figures to part of the rotation. (Weekday?) Hernandez has great analytics and is also expected to be a starter. Drew Dwyer should also compete for a spot. (He's 24 and married- interesting tidbit)
Bullpen: He didn't sugar coat it: it's a major concern.
Fenster almost didn't get hired because Rad said it wasn't in the budget. JD said Rad wanted to be involved in the hiring of the staff as a condition of JD's hire.
When asked about Rosario's regression over three years: "He got worse statistically but his velocity and spin rate improved. I don't know why he regressed. It was up to him to figure it out". This paraphrasing but very close to what he said. He seemed a bit defensive about the question understandably.
When asked why Ziehl started against Maine in the regional: "We wanted Ziehl to pitch twice in the regional. We try to win the regional, not game 2."
NIL: JD feels the NCAA doesn't want to police NIL because of repercussions from lawsuits, unless its blatant. Players in the portal have dollar amounts next to their names. He believes UM is catching up with NIL. He doesn't like it, but recognizes it's here to stay.
Sir Cyr had a knee injury late last season and had surgery over the summer. It has affected his performance during Fall Ball but he should be ready for the opener. His defense has improved.
Carrier is the most improved player and thinks Canes fans will be excited by his play this season.
Jake Kulikowski had a very strong Fall and he expects him to be in the lineup at minimum at DH but possibly in the field in a very crowded OF.
Cuvet is a gym rat and loves practicing.
JD Urso arrives tomorrow. He expects him to be the starting SS, but Jimenez has a chance to win it during preseason. He likes Urso for the experience but Jimenez can make highlight reel plays.
Starting rotation: Rafe got the yips for about a month last season but figures to part of the rotation. (Weekday?) Hernandez has great analytics and is also expected to be a starter. Drew Dwyer should also compete for a spot. (He's 24 and married- interesting tidbit)
Bullpen: He didn't sugar coat it: it's a major concern.
Fenster almost didn't get hired because Rad said it wasn't in the budget. JD said Rad wanted to be involved in the hiring of the staff as a condition of JD's hire.
When asked about Rosario's regression over three years: "He got worse statistically but his velocity and spin rate improved. I don't know why he regressed. It was up to him to figure it out". This paraphrasing but very close to what he said. He seemed a bit defensive about the question understandably.
When asked why Ziehl started against Maine in the regional: "We wanted Ziehl to pitch twice in the regional. We try to win the regional, not game 2."
NIL: JD feels the NCAA doesn't want to police NIL because of repercussions from lawsuits, unless its blatant. Players in the portal have dollar amounts next to their names. He believes UM is catching up with NIL. He doesn't like it, but recognizes it's here to stay.