Just turned on Rays Red Sox game on TBS and the first thing they say is Jeffrey Springs on the mound from Belmont, NC. He attended Appalachian State.

Was really a nice moment.

I just checked the App baseball page hoping to see something about Springs. Dude has been lights out so far. 13 innings pitched zero (0.00) ERA. He pitches again this afternoon at 1.

Jeff Passan on ESPN.com picked him to win the AL Cy Young as part of their "hot takes" article.
I'm a Braves fan, but I've got no problem pulling for the Rays, since they are in the AL. GO APP!

Rays Up!

I worked with Jeffery’s Dad, great folks.

12-0 Rays. Went to Rays at Nats game last Wednesday.

Yea he's been killing it... he really likes the pitch clock.... signed a $31M 4yr contract in the off season. Don't want to jinx him today.

Dang, he gave up a run already

Left with an injury - probably a blister. My computer is on mute while I'm sitting in a meeting trying to stay awake.

BUTCH1991 wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:01 pm

Left with an injury - probably a blister. My computer is on mute while I'm sitting in a meeting trying to stay awake.

That's on me. I'll take the blame for the jinx.

Uh oh, it's inflammation of the ulnar nerve.

BUTCH1991 wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 13, 2023 2:21 pm

Uh oh, it's inflammation of the ulnar nerve.

Hope it’s not too serious. He was one of the best pitchers in baseball to start the year.

Our at least 2 months

Tommy John. Out for the year. Pain, he was having such a good year.

311neers wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 18, 2023 5:20 pm

Tommy John. Out for the year. Pain, he was having such a good year.

As a Ray’s fan, this sucks. He was off to a great start and they are losing pitchers left and right. Silver lining is that a lot of guys come back from TJS stronger.

Springs traded to the Sacramento/Las Vegas Athletics. No fun. Wanted him to stay on East Coast so we can watch more of him.

But the Reds ….

Springs absolutely dealt last night! He looks healthy. Got some velo back to 91 and it’s still early.