04-15-2010, 10:07 AM
<!--quoteo(post=89326:date=Apr 15 2010, 08:58 AM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Apr 15 2010, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I understand that Cashner is being groomed and stretched out to be a starter, but many SPs got started pitching out of the pen at the big league level to start their careers. Z in particular comes to mind, so I see nothing wrong with calling him up if we feel he can get hitters out. That said, we have too many pitchers on our staff to begin with. What happens to Silva or Gorzelanny when Lilly returns? I have a hard time envisioning 4 lefties pitching out of the pen, but that's just me. It would be nice if Silva could slot over to 7th or 8th inning duties, but I doubt that he wants to do that. This could get messy.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The difference is Z was starting and accustomed to starting throughout his minor league career. Cashner hasn't even been starting for a year and when he first started starting last year, he was lucky to get through the lineup twice because of his limited pitch count. He needs to learn how to get batters out multiple times and consistently handle a starter's workload IMO.
If we get to August and need a shot in the arm in the bullpen, I wouldn't mind throwing Cashner into the mix AFTER he's had the better part of a season to make full starts.
The difference is Z was starting and accustomed to starting throughout his minor league career. Cashner hasn't even been starting for a year and when he first started starting last year, he was lucky to get through the lineup twice because of his limited pitch count. He needs to learn how to get batters out multiple times and consistently handle a starter's workload IMO.
If we get to August and need a shot in the arm in the bullpen, I wouldn't mind throwing Cashner into the mix AFTER he's had the better part of a season to make full starts.