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Grayson Rodriguez Player Analysis
Summary Rodriguez has the physical ingredients you want from a power RHP: elite extension, premium velocity, and a four-seam/secondary mix that can generate whiffs. The gap has been fastball damage management; not because the pitch is “bad,” but because its effectiveness is highly location dependent and the arsenal features a shared horizontal lane between the four-seam and changeup. The fix is vertical fastball discipline plus a glove-side bridge to prevent hitters from liv
Michael Conches
Feb 144 min read


The War Room - Philadelphia Phillies
Welcome to the War Room. At Personnel To Be Named Later , where I will be looking at all 30 MLB Teams and what I would consider doing before Opening Day 2026. The mandate is strictly defined: Do not evaluate rosters like fans but evaluate them like architects. The goal is to strip away the sentimentality of the jersey and view the franchise through a unbiased lens of a front office executive. While the city falls in love with the player, one must remain fixated on the product
Michael Conches
Dec 6, 20257 min read


NLDS Preview: Phillies vs Dodgers
When the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers meet in the National League Division Series this weekend, fans won’t just be...
Michael Conches
Oct 3, 20255 min read


The Reds Are Out - But The Window Is Just Opening
The Reds were able to scratch their way into the postseason with a 83-79 record and a Mets collapse. Though the run didn’t last long and...
Michael Conches
Oct 3, 20255 min read
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