March 21, 200818 yr Author he's also been injured and only pitched 72 inn the past two years combined. That's why he was released supposedly, because he hasn't progressed as much as WAS would like. But personally I'd be willing to deal with a few (months?) rought starts as he builds back up his arm strength, when you consider that he has two years of service time left. I don't think he'll repeat his 2005, but he could be a solid low-4 ERA man. considering his K rate and decent enough control. I have land about twenty miles west of here I think you might want to invest in I hope you're right for his sake, but I think there too many young arms on too many teams for anyone to invest in his rehab at this point. we'll see.
March 21, 200818 yr A pitcher with his upside will definitely find work. He might at worst get a minor league deal that he can opt out of in may/june if not on the 25 man, allowing him to build up arm strength in the minors...and I doubt he gets a contract for anything more than 500k considering that WAS is on the hook for what they owed him for 2008...but if bartolo colon can get work, I don't see why he wouldn't haha.
March 21, 200818 yr I think calling Uggla a HOF'er one day is a little premature (and a stretch), but the next Bret Boone isn't far off.
March 21, 200818 yr I agree on VandenHurk, his k/9 last year was a little over 9. As long as he keeps the walks down he'll be fine, same thing with olsen. This is also the diffrence between Miller and Volstad. Miller has being extremely wild, and Volstad has being Maddux like. But no question Miller has boat loads of talent, to keep a low 4's era while allowing 30 baserunners in 16 innings must be difficult.
March 21, 200818 yr I agree on VandenHurk, his k/9 last year was a little over 9. As long as he keeps the walks down he'll be fine, same thing with olsen. This is also the diffrence between Miller and Volstad. Miller has being extremely wild, and Volstad has being Maddux like. But no question Miller has boat loads of talent, to keep a low 4's era while allowing 30 baserunners in 16 innings must be difficult. VandenHurk is basically a right-handed Miller; unbelievable stuff, gets wild, walks a lot, and runs up high pitch counts way too fast. I think they both may not be ready, who knows?
March 21, 200818 yr I agree on VandenHurk, his k/9 last year was a little over 9. As long as he keeps the walks down he'll be fine, same thing with olsen. This is also the diffrence between Miller and Volstad. Miller has being extremely wild, and Volstad has being Maddux like. But no question Miller has boat loads of talent, to keep a low 4's era while allowing 30 baserunners in 16 innings must be difficult. VandenHurk is basically a right-handed Miller; unbelievable stuff, gets wild, walks a lot, and runs up high pitch counts way too fast. I think they both may not be ready, who knows? you're right, but i think VanderHurk is ready to take the next step, while Miller is a year behind him.
March 21, 200818 yr Interesting thought on sending both Miller and Maybin to Carolina. if thats what best, then they should deffinately do it, iron it out there before it hurts us during the season when it all counts. #7 I complete with you 100%, i want to see some games! now!! lol
March 21, 200818 yr I agree on VandenHurk, his k/9 last year was a little over 9. As long as he keeps the walks down he'll be fine, same thing with olsen. This is also the diffrence between Miller and Volstad. Miller has being extremely wild, and Volstad has being Maddux like. But no question Miller has boat loads of talent, to keep a low 4's era while allowing 30 baserunners in 16 innings must be difficult. VandenHurk is basically a right-handed Miller; unbelievable stuff, gets wild, walks a lot, and runs up high pitch counts way too fast. I think they both may not be ready, who knows? you're right, but i think VanderHurk is ready to take the next step, while Miller is a year behind him. I disagree with that. They're about in a dead heat IMO. Last year's stats: Andrew Miller: 64 IP, 73 H, 40 ER, 8 HR, 39 BB, 56 K, 5.63 ERA, 1.75 WHIP Rick VandenHurk: 81.7 IP, 94 H, 62 ER, 15 HR, 48 BB, 82 K, 6.83 ERA, 1.74 WHIP The numbers show VandenHurk can be dominant, but very inconsistent. His 15 HR allowed certainly show he can leave a fastball up high, and his walk total definitely shows he obviously needs to settle down and throw more strikes. But that ERA is just fugly. Miller's hits per IP are almost identical, but the amount of runs he allows is much lower than RVH due to his much lower tendancy to give up the long ball. But just like RVH, his K's show he can easily be dominant, but the BB's say he needs to slow down and get in the zone. And their WHIP's are almost completely identical as well. Actually, the numbers show Miller has a SLIGHT advantage in developement, but it's close enough that it doesn't make a difference. They need to work out the kinks, but when they do, it's going to be magical.
March 21, 200818 yr I agree on VandenHurk, his k/9 last year was a little over 9. As long as he keeps the walks down he'll be fine, same thing with olsen. This is also the diffrence between Miller and Volstad. Miller has being extremely wild, and Volstad has being Maddux like. But no question Miller has boat loads of talent, to keep a low 4's era while allowing 30 baserunners in 16 innings must be difficult. VandenHurk is basically a right-handed Miller; unbelievable stuff, gets wild, walks a lot, and runs up high pitch counts way too fast. I think they both may not be ready, who knows? you're right, but i think VanderHurk is ready to take the next step, while Miller is a year behind him. I disagree with that. They're about in a dead heat IMO. Last year's stats: Andrew Miller: 64 IP, 73 H, 40 ER, 8 HR, 39 BB, 56 K, 5.63 ERA, 1.75 WHIP Rick VandenHurk: 81.7 IP, 94 H, 62 ER, 15 HR, 48 BB, 82 K, 6.83 ERA, 1.74 WHIP The numbers show VandenHurk can be dominant, but very inconsistent. His 15 HR allowed certainly show he can leave a fastball up high, and his walk total definitely shows he obviously needs to settle down and throw more strikes. But that ERA is just fugly. Miller's hits per IP are almost identical, but the amount of runs he allows is much lower than RVH due to his much lower tendancy to give up the long ball. But just like RVH, his K's show he can easily be dominant, but the BB's say he needs to slow down and get in the zone. And their WHIP's are almost completely identical as well. Actually, the numbers show Miller has a SLIGHT advantage in developement, but it's close enough that it doesn't make a difference. They need to work out the kinks, but when they do, it's going to be magical. Oh man is that a ridiculously awesome idea
March 21, 200818 yr Well, I mean, wrapping my brain around that concept is awesome mainly because Andrew Miller draws so many comparisons to Randy Johnson... I just see it as this: remember in 2001 when the D'Backs had Johnson/Schilling, but they were both into their 30s... imagine having two comparable guys in their 20s if these guys pan out and pitch like they can
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