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Pitching injuries epidemic, Tarps OFF take over St. Louis & Giants are in trouble
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May 18, 202623:11
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Welcome to GM Territory! Former Big League executive and FT Resident GM Jim Bowden hosts with his son Trey.
This week the duo dives into MLB’s growing pitcher injury epidemic following injuries to Max Fried, Clay Holmes, Blake Snell, Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet and Hunter Brown. Jim and Trey debate whether MLB organizations need to rethink modern pitching development, velocity usage, breaking ball trends and even the future of 6-man rotations.
The Bowdens also discuss the viral “Tarps Off” movement taking over Busch Stadium and whether baseball should embrace a more energetic college-style fan atmosphere. Plus, the duo breaks down the Giants’ rough stretch and debates whether San Francisco should sell early or hold steady heading toward the trade deadline.
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