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The 2006 1st round pick of the Colroado Rockies, Greg Reynolds, made his major league debut and took the loss.  The game's boxscore looked good through the 5th inning before the Reynolds allowed three runs in the 6th.  Don't think too deeply about it.  He struck out just one hitter and got 7 groundoutds and nine flyouts.

Cincinnati Reds' rookie Johnny Cueto was lit up a game after teasing fantasy pundits with a gem last time out against the Chicago Cubs.  Prior to that Cubs game, he last a mere 1.2 innings and K'd just two - as he did in the start before that.  Right now, Cueto is a match-up start and not the automatic start he was after his first two starts.


W-LGGSCGSHOSVBSIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP
2008 - Johnny Cueto 2-4 8 8 0 0 0 0 45.2 46 32 30 9 11 46 5.91 1.25


The Los Angeles Angels' 2008 ace, Ervin Santana, got lit up by the Tampa Bay Rays to the tune of five earned runs and ten runners allowed in 5.2 innings. Unlike Greg Reynolds, Santana's 7 Ks and one walk offer consolance that he will be better next time out.

A pillar of the Chicago White Sox climb from the basement in 2007 is former failed pitchign prospect Gavin Floyd.  Prior to yesterday's start, he has a stellar 2.50 ERA.  Following yesterday's 3.2 innings of work and five earned runs, he now sports a still-excellent ERA of 3.32.  However, his two BBs yesterday and zero Ks means he has now walked more hitters (20) than he has struck out (19).  I'd say sell high but do not believe anyone would take him.  It may be time to just cut him.


W-LGGSCGSHOSVBSIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP
2008 - Gavin Floyd 3-2 7 7 0 0 0 0 43.1 29 19 16 5 20 19 3.32 1.13


In the same game, Seatlle Mariners' middle reliver Brandon Morrow struck out two White Sox in an inning.  For the season, has has 9 strikeouts and two walks in 7.1 innings over ten appearances.  He struggled mightily with a K/BB in his rookie season that looked as if it would never be greater than one.

Oakland A's LF Emil Brown hit his 4th HR and drove in RBIs #31, 32 and 33. He also stole his second base of the season.  Can a player be a sell high if no one wants to buy him?

Sticking with the A's, are they trying to force the Texas Rangers to make catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia a 1B?  They stole five bases on him and his pitching counterparts.  I know runners basically steal off the pitcher, but tagging Salty's CS% with an 0-5 will make him look bad regardless.

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Would you trade Chicago White Sox SP Gavin Floyd for Oakland A's OF Emil Brown?
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Kuo

I saw your post on the other site…...he is also being considered as a possible 5th starter again this weekend.

raygu

by raygu on May 12, 2008 11:26 AM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Kuo

My biggest worry about him is his arm will fall off. Getting the trust of Joe Torre seems to be the fastest path towards that.

Any idea if an unpredictable workload is a concern – starter, long man, short man, start?

by faketeams on May 12, 2008 11:31 AM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Kuo

absolutely, that is a concern. But right now they need a quality start…from anyone….Kuroda got them one yesterday to no avail. I think they are buying time until Kershaw gets called up.
Also read on BTB that STL is considering calling up Chris Perez to close.

raygu

by raygu on May 12, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

flyod v Brown

That is the the most even trade of all time….both playing over their heads and likely to lose their jobs….

BTW: I love the new look and really love the interactive poll voting.

MLG_true_MVP-88'

by Hinz57er on May 12, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs


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