nsacpi
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yeah it looks like an open competition between Touki, Fried, Wright and Wilson for 3 spots. Of course Gausman and Folty will eventually reclaim 2 of those spots.
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yeah it looks like an open competition between Touki, Fried, Wright and Wilson for 3 spots. Of course Gausman and Folty will eventually reclaim 2 of those spots.
So Newk to the pen really confirmed here? lol
bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
Newk to AAA. tell him to get his BB/9 down to 3 or less or enjoy AAA.
nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
Could be a hint that Parsons will get a spot in the pen.
nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
I think Newk will start the year in the rotation. But he could lose his spot when Gausman and Folty return. He has to do well in his first couple starts.
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This statement made me look at who's been doling out the BBs this Spring and of course Newk is the main culprit, but suprisingly Touki only has 2 BBs in 14 innings.
Wilson has 2 in 13 innings, Wright has 2 in 12 innings
nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
Yup. They (and Julion) have put up some really great strikeout to walk ratios.
UNCBlue012
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Teheran, Fried, Wright, Touki, Wilson is going to be lit.
They only need 4 for the first week, but AA's comments certainly make it look like Newk isn't going to be in the rotation.
UNCBlue012
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Yup - it'll be interesting to see.
Is Folty finnish
nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
Here's the plan Stan for the rotation:
Phillies Game 1 Teheran
Phillies Game 2 Touki
Phillies Game 3 Wilson
Cubs Game 1 Fried
Cubs Game 2 Teheran
Cubs Game 3 Touki
Marlins Game 1 Wilson
Marlins Game 2 Gausman
Marlins Game 3 Fried
Folty comes back in late April. One of Touki or Wilson is sent down.
Eventually Soroka and Gohara will force their way into the rotation. No need to hurry. Let em have 2-3 months in the minors.
Phillies Game 1 Teheran
Phillies Game 2 Touki
Phillies Game 3 Wilson
Cubs Game 1 Fried
Cubs Game 2 Teheran
Cubs Game 3 Touki
Marlins Game 1 Wilson
Marlins Game 2 Gausman
Marlins Game 3 Fried
Folty comes back in late April. One of Touki or Wilson is sent down.
Eventually Soroka and Gohara will force their way into the rotation. No need to hurry. Let em have 2-3 months in the minors.
I honestly think Soroka, Fried, Wright, Touki, Wilson and Gohora have higher ceilings than everyone in our rotation not named Folty....and Folty really has one year that we are hoping he doesn’t regress.
All of the names above dominated the minors and rose quickly. When it’s mentioned about making trades from our pitching depth...I’d rather see Newk, Guasman and Julio be the guys gone next year.
I also wouldn’t take Folty off the trade table if there was a huge offer. His health worries me. He flirted with that forearm tightness last year.
We have Anderson, Muller, Wentz, etc. on the heels of these guys. It’s time to let the young guys have a go. I’m fine if Gausman, Julio and Newk are pitching well, but if they aren’t ....there’s no reason to have them pitching average when we have five guys that could do the same, need that experience and have better stuff.
All of the names above dominated the minors and rose quickly. When it’s mentioned about making trades from our pitching depth...I’d rather see Newk, Guasman and Julio be the guys gone next year.
I also wouldn’t take Folty off the trade table if there was a huge offer. His health worries me. He flirted with that forearm tightness last year.
We have Anderson, Muller, Wentz, etc. on the heels of these guys. It’s time to let the young guys have a go. I’m fine if Gausman, Julio and Newk are pitching well, but if they aren’t ....there’s no reason to have them pitching average when we have five guys that could do the same, need that experience and have better stuff.
AerchAngel
<B>Secretary of Statistics</B>
Smolty, Mad Dog, Glavine, Avery with Millwood or Neagle.
Wright, Tookie, Fried, Wilson/Soroka, and Anderson.
We can dream with a staff that provided many years of domination and frustration as they pitched their ass off and only one WS win, but you get a chance, that is all we ask.
But I ain't seeing it but I can be wrond.
bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
I saw Gohard at espn a few weeks ago. You don’t have to be that close to see him.
I just can’t understand how a guy with that much natural talent can’t be motivated to put in the work required to be great.
If he flames out it will truly be a shame.