Sabathia allowed six runs on eight hits and five walks in 4-1/3 innings on Monday in Baltimore, struggling with his fastball. Sabathia worked in the bullpen on Wednesday with pitching coach Dave Eiland, and the results from his side session left the ace in a positive state of mind.The side session were done to correct a flaw in his mechanics. According to Peter Abraham, Sabathia said he was having issues with his foot work and was planting his front foot too quickly but also said the issues had been worked out.
OK, now back to the Feinsand article:
"I felt good," Sabathia said. "I'll just get back out there, throw to both sides of the plate and make sure I'm catching the plate instead of throwing off the corners."I'm pretty confident too, and I think he'll go out there today and pitch a good game. And to be honest, I just hope he has a good game so I don't have to read all the 'sky is falling' articles tomorrow.Sabathia said he spent his bullpen session trying to hit the outer third of the plate on both sides rather than nibbling at the corners, giving him a wider target and some more room for error.
"I'm not trying to be too fine; I just want to get ahead," Sabathia said. "Anytime you struggle and follow that up with a good bullpen, you tend to carry that over with you to the mound."
How do you think CC will do tonight? Post your prediction of his line in the comments section below.
19 Comments:
7IP 2R 6H 2BB 8K and a W, I hope.
I think he'll dominate today.
7.1 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 7 K
Damn I hope you guys are right.
I dont think the Royals Offense is that good, and Jose Guillen is out thank god. Most of their better hitters are lefties so I think CC will keep them mostly quiet. As long as he can locate his pitches, I think he can pitch very well tonight.. plus there's less pressure on him after Burnett and Pettitte pitched very good, particularly Pettitte.
True, good points Dan.
8 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 11 K
Really Anon, you think he's gonna do that well?
6.2 IP, 7H, 4ER, 3BB, 6K
Yanks win 7-6 (Bullpen finally gives up a few)
0 IP 11H, 12ER 0K
lol Mr. Whitefolks.... Is that your other name, Hitler?
How come Joba is not pitching tonight?
They want to keep him on his normal rest, plus they lined him up for opening day.
6.0 IP 2ER 5H 5K 3BB 95 pitches
but what about jobas rest? he hasnt pitched in a few days now.
He pitched on Sunday in a minor league game.
so isnt a week without pitching alot? are they going with wang or joba tomorrow?
Yea I guess you could call it a lot, but I guess they aren't worried.
Joba will be starting tomorrow.
Nope, this is definitely not Hitler.
Oh alright.
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