In Harvey’s first start he worked inside quite alot, but I hasn’t seen it since then – until last night.

I think Thole is a bigger problem for the Mets than is commonly understood.

and the CU is something he has been using/working on all along, and that even he recognizes as necessary. So it would be counter productive to just abandon it.

experimental pitch makes it sound like they had dickey show him the KB grip, and told him to just go out in the game and give it a try!

Are you on the only writer on the site or do you have contributing?

@Stick:

If this is a washout season, I don’t see the reason we couldn’t have left him in AAA. There are certain things that need seasoning in the minors. If he wants to be successful, he is likely going to have to stick to his best pitches. If he tinkers/experiments too much, he may run into trouble, and the mind of a young pitcher is something that is potentially fragile. I find that the mental part of the game is something people overlook (or look at differently than I do, rather.)

I don’t agree with what some people are saying which seems to be just pump FBs if he can get away with it now, and don’t throw anything else. Penny wise, pound foolish.

(Chum thrown in water. Cue John Williams Jaws theme.)

LoL

Harvey looked great last night against a respectable offense and I was glad to see it. After the game, Ojeda said he did not pitch to a scouting report – he went after each hitter using his own knowledge and judgment.

The changeup is his weakest pitch, but it is definitely something that is needed. A fourth pitch as a starter is pretty useful. The fastball is a plus pitch and definitely MLB level. The slider is pretty impressive as well. I don’t mind the curveball either, it’s a good “change of pace” pitch – same as the changeup. But they’re hittable. So I think you’re right here – he was successful because he stuck to his bread and butter.

Any advice on Francisco? Ha.

By the way, Petanick Chronicles is a nice site. I’m a Mets/Jets fan myself. Tip of the hat.