2012 League Average - 7.6-K/9
Matt Harvey – 10.62
Johan Santana – 8.54
Dillon Gee – 7.96
Shaun Marcus – 7.91
Jon Niese – 7.33
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Jack Leathersich – 14.25
Noah Syndergaard – 10.59
Rafael Montero – 9.95
Zack Wheeler – 9.08
For now, P Jenrry Mejia will remain a
starter and a possible SP5 replacement if Johan Santana doesn’t start the
season in Queens. He’ll pitch again in four days.
Alex Panteliodis - threw 22/32 for strikes today in my
bull pen, feeling good
Eric Goeddel, who was hit in the face during a STEP drill, might be on
his way to surgery. The assumption is he will now start the season on, at
least, the 7-day DL.
Collin Cowgill has played 423 games in the minor leagues, which is approximately
three full seasons worth of games. In
that time, he has an impressive .291/.371/.470 slash line. Cowgill has amassed 100 doubles, 22 triples,
51 homers and 80 stolen bases since he played his first professional game in
2008. He has also been an exceptional
defensive outfielder, racking up 44 assists while committing only 18 errors in
five minor league seasons.
I’m going to say one more time (and what John Strubel said earlier this week)… play the players in 2013 that you
plan to be part of the 2014 and beyond team. That being said, right now,
Cowgill, Kirk Nieuwenhuis, and
Lucas Duda would be my outfield until something better comes along.
IMO, the mistake here would be to impede the growth of the kids and play guys
like Marlon Byrd, regardless of how much gas is still in his tank. I want the
kids to play and only be replaced by other kids (Matt den Dekker) or new acquisitions (George Springer).
Fangraphs:
First of all, I
have nothing but respect for Fangraphs, but one must remember, like all sites
(including mine), all posts are one writer’s opinion. In this case, it is Marc Hulet.
1. P Zack Wheeler
2. C Travis d’Arnaud
3. P Noah Syndergaard
4. 2B Wilmer Flores
5. P Rafael Montero
6. P Michael Fulmer
7. P Jeurys Familia
8. P Luis Mateo
9. P Domingo Tapia
10. OF Brandon Nimmo
11. SS Gavin Cecchini
12. P Cory Mazzoni
13. P Jacon deGrom
14. C Kevin Plawecki
15. P Jack Leathersich
All the usual
suspects are here, minus Matt den Dekker. Familia would be far lower on my
current list, Plawecki (IMO) still needs to earn himself this high, and props
to Mazzoni and ‘Leather’ for getting some much deserved recognition.
"It's not just talent. When you're a kid, you think it's just
throwing hard with control. Until I got up here, I had no clue. Nothing you
learn in the Minor Leagues or anywhere else really prepares you for the big
leagues. It's a challenge, but I enjoy it. You have to execute, and you have to
figure out what [batters] can handle that you throw and adjust, and then you
have to beat them to the next adjustment -- stay a step ahead of them. You find
out that's not always easy, but you learn. I'm getting there. When you first
come up, you don't know what to expect. You can't be comfortable when that's
the case. But there is a certain certainty you develop. And when your mind is
clear, it's easier to pitch. I feel like I am getting there."
I
like to pass on the quotes from some of the players, including the guys in Queens.
This comes from a nice article by Marty Noble, that you can link to above.
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