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Old 05-13-2015, 07:52 AM   #957
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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins View Post
So 5.1 IP in April and May is now a suitable sample size for velocity?

Since you're argument assumes it is, let's take that to its logical conclusion: his xFIP is almost a run better than last year. His FIP is nearly half, he's striking out more batters and walking fewer.

In fact, his stuff is now so bad against lefties that they have a .000 ISO and a .513 OPS against him.
Hey, Choate threw more shit last night.

Yes, velocity does tend to stabilize about a month in. And the only reason he's only thrown 5.1 innings is because he can't actually get anyone out. It's far more than a little disingenuous to cite '5.1 innings' without acknowledging that it's been fifteen appearances, don't you think?

The guys is done. You're welcome to keep trotting him out there to get about 3 outs/week if you'd like and then pretend that doesn't have anything to do with our short bench and tattered bullpen, but you'd be being extremely naive and ultimately just dogmatic for the sake of being so. There's no way you can credibly assert that Choate and Maness are of remotely similar value.
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