Kazmir? He wasn't so hot on the road last year and Boston beat him like a red-headed stepchild (last year at least).
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Kazmir? He wasn't so hot on the road last year and Boston beat him like a red-headed stepchild (last year at least).
And he owned Boston in 2007....
Yup..last year i saw a lot of the 'deer in headlights' look though. I have to imagine that Madden will preach a team pitching effort from Kazmir to Price. With no 'Ace' or 'no.1' tags applied to anyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonGM
That's what I'd do anyway with the well balanced starting staff they have.
I feel like Shields is their "ace".
Sheilds
I think the bigger question is, who is the #5 pitcher for the Royals next year? Bannister? Cheap FA addition?? OH THE SUSPENSE!?!?
Answering the original question,
Let Maddon decide during spring training.
yeah...i've been losing some sleep wondering that one myself. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by KowboyKoop
i know it's insanity!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by dickay
I am more worried about the National's opening day starter. Without Odalius, who else can they turn to to screw up?????
Daniel "THE BEAST" Cabrera...duhQuote:
Originally Posted by RedsoxRockies
I don't know, his ERA was not as high as they would like. Maybe they will acquire Mark Redman?Quote:
Originally Posted by Moot
Who cares who the Rays opening day starter is? Anyone of them is good enough to throw seven shutout innings against anyone on a consistent basis.
There's a deal in the works to acquire Matt Clement for Lastings Milledge and Elijah Dukes. And they've also been reported as offering Carl Pavano an 8-year $198MM deal. Things are looking up for Washington.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedsoxRockies
Given they open in Fenway, and Kazmir sucked against the Sox last year, I'd think you would care.Quote:
Originally Posted by YEAH DAAAAWG
And Sonnanstine was mediocre last year. And Price hasn't pitched enough to make the distinction you did. But other than all that....yes, who cares.
It's a 162 game season...every game is important, but not THAT important.
Pavano, he should do good. Maybe pitch 3 innings per year or so. he has good endurance and health, that is for sure. And Clement? Heck, he's better then Sabathia!Quote:
Originally Posted by Moot
Sonnanstine is nothing great...but to say he was mediocre is obviously incorrect and an overstatement. Over a 3/1 K:BB ratio over 190+ innings with a 102 ERA+ while pitching in the AL East is far from mediocre. He's a pretty solid #3 pitcher and an outstanding #4 pitcher in the Rays rotation. (or even an elite #5 pitcher if Price really does well..if you want to carry it that far).Quote:
Originally Posted by Pavelb1
Also, an FIP of 3.98 last year and 4.35 in his rookie season. He's a pretty nice young pitcher.
They shouldn't be making decisions based off an 18 inning sample size. In this case, they should go with their best pitcher in terms of quality and quantity, and that's Shields.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pavelb1
People are more desperate to talk baseball than I thought? Can we be far from the "Who will be the first pinch hitter used by the Cardinals in 2009?" thread?
I encourage you to make a poll with the thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Swampdog
Joe Mather...6th inning for the pitcherQuote:
Originally Posted by Swampdog
Seriously? So if I had said "Who will be the opening day pitcher for the Yankees? Sabathia or Wang?" It would be more relevent and interesting?Quote:
Originally Posted by Swampdog
Because last time I checked the Rays did a hell of a lot better than the Yankees last year. I consider the Rays approach a lot more interesting and deep than the Yankees nuclear approach.
Does that mean Tim Wakefield (Of the better WHIP and ERA+) is an outstanding 4rth/elite fifth pitcher? I'm not disagreeing, but i wish so-called Red Sox Nation would figure that out.Quote:
Originally Posted by KowboyKoop
Seriously? So if I had said "Who will be the opening day pitcher for the Yankees? Sabathia or Wang?" It would be more relevent and interesting?
No, not at all. Not to me, at least. As a Red Sox fan, I am not the least bit interested in speculation as to who pitches for Boston on opening day either.
Because last time I checked the Rays did a hell of a lot better than the Yankees last year. I consider the Rays approach a lot more interesting and deep than the Yankees nuclear approach.
OK.
Yes, he is. Year in and year out, he gives 180 innings or so of slightly above average pitching. For $4 million a year, he's a ridiculous bargain.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pavelb1
That is the argument I always use when people denounce him. Which a lot of people at my school and such do. But unfortunately they don't care for stats...Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonGM
let me tell u... as much as people dont like Wake (my grandfather included) I would take him on my team in an instant and would have 5 years ago as well when he wanted him gone after 2003.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pavelb1
Wakefield has been a solid #5 guy in the rotation for several years now.
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Originally Posted by Pavelb1
Yes, neither Sonnanstine or Wakefield are "mediocre" pitchers.