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Thomson described Suarez as a throwback talent with elite command and unmatched composure.
Phillies Manager Rob Thomson Praises New Red Sox Starter Ranger Suarez originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . As the Boston Red Sox continue spring training, their newest starting pitcher is drawing rave reviews from his former skipper, Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson .
Thomson recently revealed what makes Ranger Suarez so effective, even as the left-hander now wears Boston red and white after signing a five-year deal in January. “He’s a throwback to the old guys when guys knew how to read swings and pitch," Thomson said. "He’ll show you 93 and 94 at times.
But don’t get concerned when he’s 88-89. He’s still going to get people out because he knows how to pitch. He commands his pitches, he changes speeds, and he knows how to keep hitters off-balance.
” Rob Thomson the Phillies manager had this to say about the new Red Sox starting pitcher Ranger Suarez: “He’s a throwback to the old guys when guys knew you to read swings and pitch. He’ll show you 93 [miles per hour] and 94 at times. But don’t get concerned when he’s 88-89.