Fastball News

 
Call to the Pen
Michael Pineda: Looking Back and Looking Forward
Pinstripe Alley
The flame-throwing RHP brings a 95 MPH fastball to the Bronx and a lot of expectations after being swapped for uber-prospect Jesus Montero. I went through every one of his "condensed games" via MLB.tv to get a first hand look at who we were getting.
25Q/25D: AJ's better than you think. ReallyESPN (blog)
Why Michael Pineda (Probably) Isn't the Answer for New YorkCall to the Pen

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Red Sox sign Australian prospect
Boston.com
McGrath, 17, is 6-foot-3 and is said to have a good fastball. Doncaster put the news on Twitter. We saw it when WEEI.com picked it up and they had some details via the Sons of Sam Horn. The interweb never sleeps.
Daniel McGrath: Red Sox sign Australian left-hander McGrathRotoworld.com
Red Sox Sign Australian Pitcher Daniel McGrathOver The Monster

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ABC News
Patriots' Belichick hasn't lost coaching fastball
Belleville News Democrat
The insinuation, some of it in public print, is that Belichick has lost his coaching fastball, and that his New England Patriots are about to prove it Super Sunday by losing again to the New York Giants. It could happen. There are holes as conspicuous ...
Pats, Giants kickers wandered onto Super Bowl pathWall Street Journal

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Behind Paul Konerko's resurgence
CSNChicago.com (blog)
Paul Konerko has hit 70 home runs in the last two seasons largely thanks to his ability to crush fastballs. (US Presswire) After hitting 28 home runs with an .842 OPS in 2009, it looked as if Paul Konerko was solidly on the downswing of his career.


 
New York Daily News
Yankees catcher Russell Martin touts the addition of Hiroki Kuroda to Bombers ...
New York Daily News
Stored on it is a lot of footage of the Yankees catcher's old Dodger teammate, Hiroki Kuroda, and how the righty's split-finger fastball plummets and how the short break on Kuroda's slider elicits weak contact. Also tucked in there is a memorable ...

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Bleacher Report
Philadelphia Phillies: Biggest Strength/Weakness of Every Roster Player
Bleacher Report
He may not have the most overpowering fastball, but when he's locating it on either side of the plate, he's tough to hit. Then he'll throw in that change-up, curveball or cutter and show you why he has a Cy Young Award in his trophy case.

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FS North
Zumaya wants to rely less on his fastball
FS North
Known for a fastball that consistently hit triple-digits on the radar gun, Zumaya is hoping to focus more on his changeup and curveball. (Leon Halip-US PRESSWIRE) Tyler Mason was born and raised in Minnesota. After graduating from the University of ...
For Zumaya, it's health before heatMinneapolis Star Tribune
Is there still a zoom in Zumaya? Recovering righty says yes, realizing 100 mph ...Washington Post
Mackey: Even after arm 'exploded,' Zumaya expects to throw 100 again1500 ESPN
Chicago Tribune
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