03-31-2009, 08:44 PM
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Rule 5 pick David Patton struck out three in 1 2/3 scoreless innings against the Angels on Tuesday.
With a 0.73 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings this spring, Patton appears to be on the verge of getting the bullpen spot that was supposed to belong to Chad Gaudin. The Rockies surely have no chance of getting him back. Even if the Cubs decide against keeping him, it seems practically certain that the Padres would step in with a waiver claim.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
If it wasn't already painfully obvious, the kid deserves the chance.
With a 0.73 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings this spring, Patton appears to be on the verge of getting the bullpen spot that was supposed to belong to Chad Gaudin. The Rockies surely have no chance of getting him back. Even if the Cubs decide against keeping him, it seems practically certain that the Padres would step in with a waiver claim.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
If it wasn't already painfully obvious, the kid deserves the chance.