"He didn't lose that bulldog presence and he kept attacking the zone. They kept hitting him a little bit, but he kind of limited the damage. If we were watching an NFL game, it was like the 'bend don't break' situation. The way he talked about it, it was more mature than a normal freshman."
"After making his major-league debut last season with the New York Mets, Tidwell is competing for a spot on the Giants' Opening Day roster as a reliever. With another encouraging outing under his belt, the 24-year-old right-hander is making a compelling case for a roster spot."
Blade Tidwell is vying for a spot on the San Francisco Giants' Opening Day roster as a reliever under manager Tony Vitello, who previously coached him at Tennessee. Tidwell made his MLB debut last season with the New York Mets. In spring training competition, Tidwell has shown promise with recent outings including a scoreless inning with three strikeouts and a two-inning appearance against Colorado allowing two runs with two strikeouts. Vitello has been impressed by Tidwell's development, noting his high-end pitching ability and effectiveness with his sweeper. The 24-year-old right-hander is making a compelling case for inclusion on the Giants' roster.
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