Author Topic: Follow the Prospects: Lucas Giolito, RHP (Read 142980 times)

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #1150:** December 14, 2015, 10:06:58 AM »

I wouldn't be surprised if he's there to get familiar with Dusty and Maddux, meet the major leaguers and just get a feel for the club house rather than to pitch much.

BrandonK · « **Reply #1151:** December 14, 2015, 10:13:34 AM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on December 14, 2015, 10:06:58 AM

I wouldn't be surprised if he's there to get familiar with Dusty and Maddux, meet the major leaguers and just get a feel for the club house rather than to pitch much.

Agreed.

Listened to the Cespedes Family BBQ last night, with Little Gio as a guest -- guy sounds years beyond his age. I think it's telling for how he would handle himself in the ML. If he's better than the starting 5, bring him up.

UMDNats · « **Reply #1152:** December 14, 2015, 12:17:22 PM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on December 14, 2015, 10:06:58 AM

I wouldn't be surprised if he's there to get familiar with Dusty and Maddux, meet the major leaguers and just get a feel for the club house rather than to pitch much.

This is definitely the case.

whytev · « **Reply #1153:** December 14, 2015, 05:29:50 PM »

Quote from: BrandonK on December 14, 2015, 10:13:34 AM

Agreed.

Listened to the Cespedes Family BBQ last night, with Little Gio as a guest -- guy sounds years beyond his age. I think it's telling for how he would handle himself in the ML. If he's better than the starting 5, bring him up.

Listening now. I enjoy those kids.

Mr Clean · « **Reply #1154:** December 25, 2015, 02:18:21 PM »

The Sith Lord visits: https://twitter.com/RickGiolito/status/680466580258422784

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CXGAv6AUwAAaXMI.jpg

Mr Clean · « **Reply #1155:** January 19, 2016, 08:55:42 PM »

Named top RH prospect: http://m.mlb.com/news/article/162262442/prospect-watch-top-10-rhps-for-2016

Slateman · « **Reply #1156:** January 31, 2016, 06:05:55 PM »

So if he throws in Spring Training and just straight deals, can they delay his season start? Like, stat him in Triple A in June and call him up to the bigs if by some miracle we're in a playoff race?

BrandonK · « **Reply #1157:** January 31, 2016, 07:59:18 PM »

Don't see it. He'd be a BP arm, maybe.

BrandonK · « **Reply #1158:** January 31, 2016, 07:59:39 PM »

If he's just dominating in the minors though, it'd be hard not to call him up

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #1159:** January 31, 2016, 08:04:33 PM »

Quote from: Slateman on January 31, 2016, 06:05:55 PM

So if he throws in Spring Training and just straight deals, can they delay his season start? Like, stat him in Triple A in June and call him up to the bigs if by some miracle we're in a playoff race?

Nothing stopping them, but I doubt they'd be that creative

houston-nat · « **Reply #1160:** January 31, 2016, 08:08:26 PM »

I'm hoping he's our September/October/November closer and then back to the rotation for 2017.

Slateman · « **Reply #1161:** January 31, 2016, 08:16:02 PM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on January 31, 2016, 08:04:33 PM

Nothing stopping them, but I doubt they'd be that creative

That's a problem.

whytev · « **Reply #1162:** January 31, 2016, 10:09:11 PM »

Quote from: Slateman on January 31, 2016, 06:05:55 PM

So if he throws in Spring Training and just straight deals, can they delay his season start? Like, stat him in Triple A in June and call him up to the bigs if by some miracle we're in a playoff race?

Yes, but I would like to see a pitch count or an innings cap so we don't have to shut him down later on like we did with Ross.

Slateman · « **Reply #1163:** February 01, 2016, 07:16:08 AM »

Quote from: whytev on January 31, 2016, 10:09:11 PM

Yes, but I would like to see a pitch count or an innings cap so we don't have to shut him down later on like we did with Ross.

That's why he's starting in June and not May. He's probably good for about 140 innings. Crank him up in June and he's good through September.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #1164:** February 01, 2016, 12:19:23 PM »

Quote from: houston-nat on January 31, 2016, 08:08:26 PM

I'm hoping he's our September/October/November closer and then back to the rotation for 2017.

but look at all the damage that did to David Price. Oh, wait a second . . .

Mr Clean · « **Reply #1165:** February 06, 2016, 05:20:34 PM »

Yep. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xhQluHHnCo&feature=youtu.be

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #1166:** February 07, 2016, 12:05:14 PM »

Quote from: Mr Clean on February 06, 2016, 05:20:34 PM

Yep. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xhQluHHnCo&feature=youtu.be

I half expect him to say "choose your ride or else I will meet you in the Octagon, and you would not want to mess with a dude my size"

Mr Clean · « **Reply #1167:** February 15, 2016, 12:15:21 PM »

Lucas 'Hollywood' Giolito headed to Florida: https://twitter.com/LGio27/status/699258532718202881

Mr Clean · « **Reply #1168:** February 18, 2016, 12:16:55 PM »

Says he is ready: http://stationcaster.com/player_skinned.php?s=65&c=667&f=5270493

PC · « **Reply #1169:** February 21, 2016, 08:48:43 PM »

http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-nationals/post/_/id/627/icebreaker-lucas-giolito-washington-nationals

Slateman · « **Reply #1170:** March 03, 2016, 10:05:42 AM »

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/03/03/former-mets-gm-said-his-bowels-locked-when-he-saw-lucas-giolitos-curveball/

Bowel locking curveball

mitlen · « **Reply #1171:** March 03, 2016, 10:53:25 AM »

Interview with Grant and Danny today. Should be on website later.

106.7 FM

Slateman · « **Reply #1172:** March 03, 2016, 11:06:39 AM »

Quote from: mitlen on March 03, 2016, 10:53:25 AM

Interview with Grant and Danny today. Should be on website later.

106.7 FM

What time?

mitlen · « **Reply #1173:** March 03, 2016, 11:15:47 AM »

Quote from: Slateman on March 03, 2016, 11:06:39 AM

What time?

10:45 We missed it. That's why I mentioned the site. I heard the announcement at the gym (headset was tuned in) and when I got home, it was gone.

Slateman · « **Reply #1174:** March 03, 2016, 04:44:31 PM »

Bummer. Gilito is the mystery this season.