Levi Jared Burton appreciation thread - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

TOBTTReds · 08-21-2007, 09:44 PM

I got touched up a here a couple weeks ago when I called Burton a "poor man's Mariano Rivera." But I'm sticking with it (consider pitch reputoir).

He has gained command of his fastball, which is a cutter, and he runs it hard in on LH'ers. Eventually, LH'ers will struggle mightely against him as they did tonight. He drops in a change around 89 and his slider at 85 is a tough pitch, though he doesn't throw it often. I REALLY like this guy.

Post All-Star break:

20 ip, 13 hits, 12 bb, 18 k, 4 er, 1.80 era

He's getting his command down, still has a bit to work on though. But I really like his future.

OnBaseMachine · 08-21-2007, 09:51 PM

I'm right there with ya brother. I've been a huge fan of Jared Burton since the first day I saw him pitch, which was in spring training on TV against the Yankees. IIRC, he struckout Giambi and Jeter in the same inning with that split fingered-changeup. His stuff was nasty back then but it's even nastier now that he has established some command (though he still has room to improve upon that).

Very nice find by Wayne Krivsky.

Falls City Beer · 08-21-2007, 09:54 PM

I'm glad they stuck with him--rather, I'm glad his rule 5 status forced Krivsky to keep him in the majors.

Still, anybody can be all-universe for a month (anybody remember Todd Coffey?); let's see him repeat it next season--when it might actually matter.

CTA513 · 08-21-2007, 09:59 PM

He looks more confident on the mound and it also looks like his fastball has gained a few more MPH compaired to what he showed earler in the season.

Cyclone792 · 08-21-2007, 10:06 PM

Burton's looked very impressive recently, and hopefully he continues to impress throughout the rest of the season and into next season. He's come a long way with commanding his pitches already this season, and gaining further command of all his pitches should only help him continue to improve.

For Mackanin, right now the best thing to do with Burton is to handle him properly. Don't bury Burton in the bullpen if he has a bad outing (a bad outing is bound to eventually happen), but don't overuse him either.

Matt700wlw · 08-21-2007, 10:29 PM

His name's Levi?

smith288 · 08-21-2007, 10:44 PM

Its his chinstrap beard.

paulrichjr · 08-21-2007, 10:55 PM

I would like to see him in the closer spot right now. The problem with PeteMac is that he is winning and won't try people in new places. Does he not know the tradition that we have in Cincy of losing?

TOBTTReds · 08-22-2007, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulrichjr

I would like to see him in the closer spot right now. The problem with PeteMac is that he is winning and won't try people in new places. Does he not know the tradition that we have in Cincy of losing?

I'm fine with him where he is. The Reds have won 90 games in a row when leading after 8. So closing isn't the problem, and Stormy will be here next year. I say continue to give him good innings in key innings, but not closing. For some reason, those last 3 outs can make or break a relievers mentality, no matter what the score. Let him grow still at his current role.

wally post · 08-22-2007, 12:22 AM

Aves - nice post. I agree.

sonny · 08-22-2007, 12:23 AM

Pleasant suprise. Give me 5 more relievers just like him.

oregonred · 08-22-2007, 12:36 AM

I was very impressed with him in the game I went to in Miami last month (the lone Reds win). He was popping the glove and stood out on a night where about 10 guys blessed the mound.

Bray + Burton + Weathers and suddenly the bullpen starts to look almost respectable.

The Baumer · 08-22-2007, 12:45 AM

Burton is great, which is no surprise here. When I chart Burton's iDIPS on graph paper it's like I'm peering through the scrolling 1's and 0's of the Matrix and seeing that beautiful blonde in a red dress.

remdog · 08-22-2007, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Baumer

When I chart Burton's iDIPS on graph paper it's like I'm peering through the scrolling 1's and 0's of the Matrix and seeing that beautiful blonde in a red dress.

You need a hobby!

:

And where the heck do ya' play tennis in New York?

Rem

harangatang · 08-22-2007, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulrichjr

The problem with PeteMac is that he is winning and won't try people in new places.

The problem is Krivsky because he's running the team.

08-21-2007, 09:44 PM	#1
TOBTTReds Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,667	Levi Jared Burton appreciation thread I got touched up a here a couple weeks ago when I called Burton a "poor man's Mariano Rivera." But I'm sticking with it (consider pitch reputoir). He has gained command of his fastball, which is a cutter, and he runs it hard in on LH'ers. Eventually, LH'ers will struggle mightely against him as they did tonight. He drops in a change around 89 and his slider at 85 is a tough pitch, though he doesn't throw it often. I REALLY like this guy. Post All-Star break: 20 ip, 13 hits, 12 bb, 18 k, 4 er, 1.80 era He's getting his command down, still has a bit to work on though. But I really like his future.

08-21-2007, 09:51 PM	#2
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,659	Re: Levi Jared Burton appreciation thread I'm right there with ya brother. I've been a huge fan of Jared Burton since the first day I saw him pitch, which was in spring training on TV against the Yankees. IIRC, he struckout Giambi and Jeter in the same inning with that split fingered-changeup. His stuff was nasty back then but it's even nastier now that he has established some command (though he still has room to improve upon that). Very nice find by Wayne Krivsky.

08-21-2007, 09:54 PM	#3
Falls City Beer Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 24,098	Re: Levi Jared Burton appreciation thread I'm glad they stuck with him--rather, I'm glad his rule 5 status forced Krivsky to keep him in the majors. Still, anybody can be all-universe for a month (anybody remember Todd Coffey?); let's see him repeat it next season--when it might actually matter.

08-21-2007, 09:59 PM	#4
CTA513 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 10,702	Re: Levi Jared Burton appreciation thread He looks more confident on the mound and it also looks like his fastball has gained a few more MPH compaired to what he showed earler in the season.

08-21-2007, 10:06 PM	#5
Cyclone792 Playoffs Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 6,233	Re: Levi Jared Burton appreciation thread Burton's looked very impressive recently, and hopefully he continues to impress throughout the rest of the season and into next season. He's come a long way with commanding his pitches already this season, and gaining further command of all his pitches should only help him continue to improve. For Mackanin, right now the best thing to do with Burton is to handle him properly. Don't bury Burton in the bullpen if he has a bad outing (a bad outing is bound to eventually happen), but don't overuse him either. __________________ *Barry Larkin - HOF, 2012* *Put an end to the Lost Decade.*

08-21-2007, 10:29 PM	#6
Matt700wlw Making sense of it all Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,131	Re: Levi Jared Burton appreciation thread His name's Levi? __________________ An excited shade of Red

08-21-2007, 10:44 PM	#7
smith288 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Albany, OH Posts: 7,200	Re: Levi Jared Burton appreciation thread Its his chinstrap beard. __________________ Did you like that?

08-21-2007, 10:55 PM	#8
paulrichjr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Savannah, TN Posts: 2,775	Re: Levi Jared Burton appreciation thread I would like to see him in the closer spot right now. The problem with PeteMac is that he is winning and won't try people in new places. Does he not know the tradition that we have in Cincy of losing? __________________ Tim McCarver: Baseball Quotes I remember one time going out to the mound to talk with Bob Gibson. He told me to get back behind the batter, that the only thing I knew about pitching was that it was hard to hit.

08-22-2007, 12:22 AM	#10
wally post Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New York City Posts: 1,107	Re: Levi Jared Burton appreciation thread Aves - nice post. I agree.

08-22-2007, 12:23 AM	#11
sonny You're being very UnDude. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,575	Re: Levi Jared Burton appreciation thread Pleasant suprise. Give me 5 more relievers just like him. __________________ Witty signature.

08-22-2007, 12:36 AM	#12
oregonred "So Fla Red" Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: South Florida - The Real Humidor Posts: 4,470	Re: Levi Jared Burton appreciation thread I was very impressed with him in the game I went to in Miami last month (the lone Reds win). He was popping the glove and stood out on a night where about 10 guys blessed the mound. Bray + Burton + Weathers and suddenly the bullpen starts to look almost respectable.

08-22-2007, 12:45 AM	#13
The Baumer Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,295	Re: Levi Jared Burton appreciation thread Burton is great, which is no surprise here. When I chart Burton's iDIPS on graph paper it's like I'm peering through the scrolling 1's and 0's of the Matrix and seeing that beautiful blonde in a red dress.

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