Originally Posted by
nsacpi
Time for an update. Sims has been fantastic in his last five starts, which have brought his season numbers to 10.1 Ks and 2.7 BBs per nine innings. That covers 110 innings.
Newcomb's numbers in 58 AAA innings were 11.6 and 5.2. In 37 major league innings he is at 8.5 and 4.1. He started off very well in his first four starts but has struggled mightily in his last three. Some of that has to do with quality of opposition. He faced the Mets, Marlins, Padres and Giants in his first four starts and the Astros, gnats and Cubs in his last three. But some of it is the league getting a book on his current limitations as a pitcher. Today he goes up against the Dodgers. It is a big game for him
Baseball is a ruthless meritocracy, as it should be. We are being reminded of that with the Camargo/Swanson situation. I think Newcomb needs a strong game today. If he doesn't have one Sims should replace him in the rotation.