7/9: wrap it up in Miami

[Hy Feiber]

Emerson is performing about as expected.

In Ackley‘s first season up, he had over 300 at bats, hitting over .270 with seven triples, was hitting hard liners all over the place.

And then the league caught up with him. The difference now is the overall level of pitching is way better and there are detailed analytics on every player breaking down strengths and weaknesses better than any scouting report every could.

About 2 weeks ago I pointed out that Emerson had been getting a lot of fastballs and that that was likely to change. This is exactly what's happening to him now.

About Emerson, it has to rankle the veterans to see a kid who’s accomplished nothing be set for life.

Regardless of what bullshit comes out of their mouth.

It can’t be a plus for team morale.