01-29-2010, 11:05 AM
<!--quoteo(post=77961:date=Jan 29 2010, 09:40 AM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Jan 29 2010, 09:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->How far along is Cashner? I remember when we drafted him, some people were making off the wall predictions that he could be called up after one MiL season. And one would assume that he is bound for the pen, not the rotation, correct?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
He's starting right now, and the Cubs are hopeful he'll be a top of the rotation starter. If they would have had him in the bullpen, I think he would have been up already. A lot of people are predicting that he'll ultimately end up as a reliever, but if he can pitch effectively as a starter, even better. They've had him working on a changeup and if he can throw it somewhat effectively, I think he'll do well starting because his fastball and slider are that good. From what I know, while he was at TCU his endurance was never a concern. They just happened to have other starting pitchers in place to start when he arrived and he never had a shot at starting since he was one and done in college.
He's starting right now, and the Cubs are hopeful he'll be a top of the rotation starter. If they would have had him in the bullpen, I think he would have been up already. A lot of people are predicting that he'll ultimately end up as a reliever, but if he can pitch effectively as a starter, even better. They've had him working on a changeup and if he can throw it somewhat effectively, I think he'll do well starting because his fastball and slider are that good. From what I know, while he was at TCU his endurance was never a concern. They just happened to have other starting pitchers in place to start when he arrived and he never had a shot at starting since he was one and done in college.