Laurila: Q&A with Bryan Price on developing, but not babying, pitchers
From SABR member David Laurila at FanGraphs on December 15, 2016:
Bryan Price doesn’t believe in limiting pitchers. That much is clear based on his response to a question I posed during last week’s Winter Meetings. I asked the Cincinnati Reds manager — and former minor- and major-league pitching coach — if there are any changes he’d like to see in the way the organization develops pitchers.
I expected a more cautious answer than I received. Rather than pussyfoot, Price proffered a strong opinion. The way he sees it, babying pitchers in the minor leagues compromises their ability to work deep into games once they reach Cincinnati. Not only that, it can hinder their chances of becoming a top-notch starter.
Note: Price’s comments, which were delivered in a group setting, have been edited for clarity and continuity.
Read the full article here: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/bryan-price-on-developing-but-not-babying-pitchers/
Originally published: December 15, 2016. Last Updated: December 15, 2016.