Our Buddy Greg Rajan has a good article on Jordan Lyles as he prepares for the Futures Game (Sunday night).
Lyles, on the quality of Double-A batters:
“The guys are just more consistent all around, in every phase of the game. They’re better defensively, and there are more quality at-bats from the hitters. Pitchers are more developed and know what they’re trying to do to each hitter. Everybody is more mature...
...I know I’ve got a little bit more time. I don’t feel like I’m being rushed. I’m still down here working on all my stuff trying to get better. Whenever that day (to go up) comes, I’ll be ready."
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
