The Giants should pull a “Tommy Edman” and trade for Ha-Seong Kim to play 2nd base before he returns from injury. Dodgers have Japan. Giants can woo (Hoo?) Korea.

I will be at Sunday’s game as a Giants fan and cheering loudly for the poor soul DHing for the Red Sox that day.

Maybe he felt like he had to keep going past his prime because he’s getting paid forever. #bonilladay

San Francisco Giants free-agent profile: Ha-Seong Kim, SS

Thankful for @grantbrisbee.bsky.social for his humor in dark times.

“Acquiring matching sets of buddies isn’t how baseball teams are built. Imagine if Buster Posey built his front office almost entirely through personal relationships, comfort level and vibes. It’s such a silly idea that …

Wait.” 😆

BTW, worth a click on #unicorn even though there’s no Shohei content . . . yet?

Giants miss out on Juan Soto and pivot to Ha-Seong Kim to salvage their off-season.

Just read a great article in @theathletic.bsky.social about Shohei’s campaign with New Balance that included a growth mindset gem that I had forgotten about. Shohei’s elite mindset and process are keys to his success, as highlighted by the Harada Method vision board he made in high school. #unicorn

Driveline’s Traq system is THE best tool for youth throwing development. Coaches can register themselves and their players for free accounts and assign pre-designed driveline programs to their athletes. It integrates with their Pulse sensor for an unbeatable toolset for throwing development.

Driveline Baseball and Tread Athletics have the freshest content on modern baseball training if you’re not already following. Not on Bluesky, though.

Applying a Growth Mindset to Youth Baseball w/ David Yeager - Academy Youth Baseball Podcast EP 70 YouTube video by Driveline Youth

Having the right mentality is at least as important to improving as a good plan. Parents and coaches can provide developmentally appropriate support that helps young players put performance and feedback into context. This podcast has some great info and tips on growth mindset for youth baseballers.

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Universal Pitch Count Rules - Going 0 to 1 - Academy Youth Baseball Podcast EP 77 | Driveline Baseball Podcast Episode · Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast · 11/22/2024 · 1h 37m

There has been a ton of focus on velo and spin causing arm injuries recently. My experience at the youth level suggests it’s more an inability to ramp-up players properly and manage work loads over time that is the primary concern for youth. Better pitch count rules needed!