10-06-2009, 05:01 PM
<!--quoteo(post=65606:date=Oct 6 2009, 03:53 PM:name=Scarey)-->QUOTE (Scarey @ Oct 6 2009, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=65599:date=Oct 6 2009, 03:45 PM:name=rok)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rok @ Oct 6 2009, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Dude, I don't understand why I'm being singled out here for saying anything that I've said. I've been burned too much in the past by the Shawn Boskies and Jim Bullingers of my time to not get overly excited about any Cubs pitching prospect who comes out of nowhere.
All the stats you throw out there are meaningless to me until I see Wells have a decent sophomore season. I don't know what you're getting at either, and I have no desire to argue over an opinion (mine).
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Come on dude, you're not being singled out. Everyone has had gauged expectations about Wells since he started pitching in Chicago. I understand why to stat out with, it's not uncommon for a pitcher to have a few good games and then get beat on. But he's shown he knows how to pitch and has sustained his production throughout the whole year, what's wrong with getting a little bit excited here?
I don't expect anyone to think Wells is going to have a 3.00 ERA next year, but a number 4 can be successful by going out every 5th day and throwing a sub 4.20 ERA. Is that an impossible task for Wells?
I just don't know why we have to walk on broken glass about Wells. I am excited about the production we've gotten out of him and am looking forward to what he can do for the Cubs going forward (whether that's in a trade or in the rotation). That's not a bad thing.
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I've watched him pitch enough, and even in September when we essentially were out of it already. I'm sorry, but I can't understand how anyone can predict with any sort of confidence that Wells will be an above average starter for years to come. I'm not saying he won't, but I'm just unconvinced.
And if you re-read my comments in this thread, I said several times I'd be happy with Wells as our #5. I just don't want 2 unknowns at the back-end of our rotation. That is a recipe for disaster if/when Wells comes down to earth.
There's nothing wrong with adding real depth to the rotation, so that we don't get caught with our pants down like we did this season when 4/5 of the rotation ended up on the DL. I don't see how that's anything but a prudent approach.
All the stats you throw out there are meaningless to me until I see Wells have a decent sophomore season. I don't know what you're getting at either, and I have no desire to argue over an opinion (mine).
Respect is earned over several years, not one year that could very well be a fluke.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Come on dude, you're not being singled out. Everyone has had gauged expectations about Wells since he started pitching in Chicago. I understand why to stat out with, it's not uncommon for a pitcher to have a few good games and then get beat on. But he's shown he knows how to pitch and has sustained his production throughout the whole year, what's wrong with getting a little bit excited here?
I don't expect anyone to think Wells is going to have a 3.00 ERA next year, but a number 4 can be successful by going out every 5th day and throwing a sub 4.20 ERA. Is that an impossible task for Wells?
I just don't know why we have to walk on broken glass about Wells. I am excited about the production we've gotten out of him and am looking forward to what he can do for the Cubs going forward (whether that's in a trade or in the rotation). That's not a bad thing.
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I've watched him pitch enough, and even in September when we essentially were out of it already. I'm sorry, but I can't understand how anyone can predict with any sort of confidence that Wells will be an above average starter for years to come. I'm not saying he won't, but I'm just unconvinced.
And if you re-read my comments in this thread, I said several times I'd be happy with Wells as our #5. I just don't want 2 unknowns at the back-end of our rotation. That is a recipe for disaster if/when Wells comes down to earth.
There's nothing wrong with adding real depth to the rotation, so that we don't get caught with our pants down like we did this season when 4/5 of the rotation ended up on the DL. I don't see how that's anything but a prudent approach.