06-09-2009, 12:37 AM
<!--quoteo(post=43077:date=Jun 8 2009, 10:21 PM:name=savant)-->QUOTE (savant @ Jun 8 2009, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=42974:date=Jun 8 2009, 02:58 PM:name=Coldneck)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Coldneck @ Jun 8 2009, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=42970:date=Jun 8 2009, 03:43 PM:name=dk123)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (dk123 @ Jun 8 2009, 03:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->To me, Wells looks like he might be good enough to stay in the big leagues long term. Seems like some people here think he isn't anything, but I think he has been most impressive. Also, speaking of Patton, he stuff looked pretty good yesterday.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
His stuff has looked pretty good all season long. He's just had some control problems.
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I thought Patton had impressive stuff during the spring, but his total lack of control made him appear timid during the regular season. Yesterday was the first time I was ever impressed with his stuff during the regular season. At the same time, management needs to decide if he is going to be given an opportunity to become a functioning member of this team, because with the injuries this team can not afford to use up a roster spot with someone who is not going to be asked/allowed to contribute to the team.
Rok, I have been impressed with the Stuff from zWells, just watch the catchers making adjustments to his sinker, more important than an extra 2-3 mph in my book.
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Yeah, I think you guys are undervaluing the effect of a late moving sinker. Being able to place a sinker exactly where you want it is a huge asset IMO.
Dont' forget, this guy has only been pitching for 5 years and he went through the system incredibly quick for a converted position player. 2004 was his first full year pitching and he started in A ball. 2005 was mostly in A+ ball with a late call up to AA. Than 2006 he split time between AA and AAA.
It's not like he's a contact pitcher either, he has strikeout ability. He had an 8.7 Ks/9IP throughout the minors.
I'm not saying he's gonna lock up a spot in our rotation, but I think he can be a pretty good major league pitcher if he's able to throw strikes, place his sinker, and get a few bats to miss the ball.
His stuff has looked pretty good all season long. He's just had some control problems.
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I thought Patton had impressive stuff during the spring, but his total lack of control made him appear timid during the regular season. Yesterday was the first time I was ever impressed with his stuff during the regular season. At the same time, management needs to decide if he is going to be given an opportunity to become a functioning member of this team, because with the injuries this team can not afford to use up a roster spot with someone who is not going to be asked/allowed to contribute to the team.
Rok, I have been impressed with the Stuff from zWells, just watch the catchers making adjustments to his sinker, more important than an extra 2-3 mph in my book.
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Yeah, I think you guys are undervaluing the effect of a late moving sinker. Being able to place a sinker exactly where you want it is a huge asset IMO.
Dont' forget, this guy has only been pitching for 5 years and he went through the system incredibly quick for a converted position player. 2004 was his first full year pitching and he started in A ball. 2005 was mostly in A+ ball with a late call up to AA. Than 2006 he split time between AA and AAA.
It's not like he's a contact pitcher either, he has strikeout ability. He had an 8.7 Ks/9IP throughout the minors.
I'm not saying he's gonna lock up a spot in our rotation, but I think he can be a pretty good major league pitcher if he's able to throw strikes, place his sinker, and get a few bats to miss the ball.