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He was very http://www.angelsfanproshop.com/authentic-zack-cozart-jersey , very good in 2018. Hecan still get better as a pitcher, even at 31."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections NewsAnalysis & EditorialsCleveland Indians prospects & minor leaguesGame RecapsTransactionsAnalysis & EditorialsCarlos Carrasco’s change could be the keyNew,1commentHe was very, very good in 2018. Hecan still get better as a pitcher, even at 31.ESTShareTweetShareShareCarlos Carrasco’s change could be the keyPeter G. AikenIn just the last decade, we’ve seen a major shift in how starting pitchers behave, how they’re used, and how they attack hitters. For so long the fastball was far and away the dominant pitch in any arsenal, but we’re approaching a point where it will merely be a plurality of pitches thrown by starters, no longer a raw majority. This past year saw the lowest rate of fastballs thrown by starters in at least the last decade:MLB starting pitcher usage ratesSeasonFB%SL%CT%CB%CH%SeasonFB%SL%CT%CB%CH%Carlos Carrasco has seen much the same change in his nine year career. This past year we saw Carrasco — he of the 94.1 mph average fastball with good life — throw a career low in four-seam fastballs: Carlos Carrasco career usage ratesSeasonFA%SI%CH%SL%CU%SeasonFA%SI%CH%SL%CU%It resulted in his highest strikeout rate in three years, a career low walk rate, and his second highest single-season WAR total. It also resulted in Carrasco’s highest Hard Hit Rate (batted balls over 95 mph) in his entire career by a considerable margin — the 38.9 percent mark he set was 2.5 points above his former high, 36.4 in 2016, and 14 points higher than his career low in 2014. This is a bad sign, giving up more hard hit balls as you age Huston Street Jersey , and it needs adjustment. Before last season I thought what would work for Carrasco was featuring his slider more than in years past. It had long rated as a strong pitch, by FanGraphs’ Pitch Values its career 47.9 Pitching Runs is his highest mark, and was topped in 2017 by only his changeup, 12.5 versus 18.3. If he was going to reduce his fastball output, It would stand to reason that the slider - so much like the the fastball in velocity and movement, right up until the end — would be the pitch to take up the slack.It worked, at least for the most part. Carrasco was great. But that spike in Hard Hit Rate is troubling, something that appears like a canary in the coal mine warning for an aging pitcher. He still has above average velocity on the fastball, but with the specter of age ever looming, I fully expect that average velo to slip below 94, narrowing his margin for error. The slider will be vital to that, but what about that changeup? Is this the year that it takes its place as a primary secondary pitch? He was successful with it in 2018, hitters were only able to put it in play 15.4 percent of the time. That’s just the 31st best mark on that pitch among starters, but does rank above Trevor Bauer (16 percent) or Max Scherzer (16.4 percent), two guys with elite changeups in their own right. He also got a swinging strike on it 24.4 percent of the time http://www.angelsfanproshop.com/authentic-zack-cozart-jersey , which ranked 6th in baseball. It’s been a great tool for him in the past, if his velocity does start to diminish it would behoove him to feature it a bit more.Carrasco’s featuring of the slider to the degree he did in 2018 was a decided departure from the type of pitcher he’d been for so long. Prior to last year he’d never thrown anything besides the fastball more than 20 percent of the time. It was his unique strength in an elite rotation — unlike Kluber and his slurve, Bauer and his curve, or Salazar and his velo/change combo, Carrasco was a Jack of All Trades. He got away from that a bit in 2018, and admittedly had a great year. He’s got to stay ahead of the game though, and folding some of his other pitches back into the mix, especially as the fastball continues to fade bit by bit, will be vital for 2019 and beyond. Now’s the perfect time to start getting boxes of Indians gear sent to your door"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections NewsAnalysis & EditorialsCleveland Indians prospects & minor leaguesGame RecapsTransactionsIndians Sports Crate review: That 70’s CrateNew,2commentsNow’s the perfect time to start getting boxes of Indians gear sent to your doorByMatt Lyons@mattrlyNov 24, 2018,9:33am ESTShareTweetShareShareIndians Sports Crate review: That 70’s CrateThanksgiving has been over for nearly 48 hours now, so that means it’s time to start Christmas shopping...*checks watch*....four months ago. Okay, so I haven’t started and neither have you, probably Nolan Ryan Jersey , because you’re sitting here reading a baseball blog with a turkey hangover. Have no fear, because I have acquired* the latest Indians Sports Crate and am here to tell you: stuff’s good. *and by acquired I mean they gave it to me in exchange for letting you know you can use code LGT30 for 30% off your first order at sportscrate.comYou may remember Sports Crate as that monthly subscription box service that was first announced in March 2017 and omitted a certain reigning American League Champion team, yet included the dang Texas Rangers. They finally rectified their wrongdoing and included the Indians in their list of teams when they doubled it to 20. Unfortunately they also added the Royals, but I couldn’t stop them from doing it. From the one-page insert, here’s what came in the November crate, titled “That 70’s Crate”: Insulated Cooler: Keep your drinks and snacks chilled while on-the-go. Raglan Shirt: Take it back with this stylish soft raglan tee. Rep your team all year long.Velcro Wallet: This tri-fold wallet with velcro closure keeps your cards and cash safe. Retro Buttons: Show your team spirit with these four officially licensed MLB buttons. The first thing to open is this retro baseball shirt with “CLEVELAND INDIANS” emblazoned across the top. My problem with most graphic tee sites is that the graphics on larger shirts (I’m a big dude, don’t judge), are tiny, but this one stretches all the way across my big beautiful broad shoulders. Next is my personal favorite, an Indians cooler. I’ve been Wal-Mart bagging it to my day job for years now, but I’m about to move up in the world. Living in New York where there are no other Indians fans also makes it more fun. Love the ‘70s crooked lettering, so I’m all over this. In the same vein is a velcro wallet, which is going straight to my son because 1) He loves velcro wallets and 2) I’m a grown man who writes silly things about baseball on the internet, so I don’t use velcro wallets. For what it’s worth, my son was ecstatic and it instantly replaced his old Batman wallet. Let me reiterate: This wallet defeated Batman. And finally http://www.angelsfanproshop.com/authentic-zack-cozart-jersey , to round out it is a set of pins, including the beautiful crooked C and the script I. The bottom left pin, much to my surprise, is a real Indians logo that was used in 1970. As a huge fan of pinstripes, I now hate that the Indians don’t currently use them, because look at these beauties. Overall, I’m pretty satisfied with the box, and I might consider reviewing them going forward if there is interest (I don’t get any more free crates, I just want a reason to justify buying it). I might be a pretty unique use case living outside of Cleveland and with kids — I don’t get to just go to any store near me and see Indians gear on shelves and I can give things like velcro wallets to tiny humans who will love them — and I’m a sucker for anything Indians memorabilia. I also love opening boxes, so this is a win-win for me and I think it could be for you, too.