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Dear Bobby
Dec 18, 2015 13:30:36 GMT -5
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Post by Islandboagie on Dec 18, 2015 13:30:36 GMT -5
Good points about Zito, Rog. But I think you're still missing my point. Jeff Samardzija was the WORST pitcher in the AL last year. Most hits, homeruns and earned runs allowed. Are we expecting this guy to compete for a Cy Young next year? If he keeps us in games like Zito did in 2012, I'll be happy. Same goes for Matt Cain, who still is a question mark. I'd love to see Cain win 15, no matter how he gets the wins. I still question whether both can pitch better than Barry did in 2010, or 2012, and that's the whole point of this topic, and until they do so, nobody is wrong, no matter how deep you want to explore the stats.
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Post by klaiggeb on Dec 18, 2015 14:51:06 GMT -5
IF Jeffy's mechanics are fixed, and I suspect they are based upon what I've read, we're in good shape.
Barring arm injuries or other physical ailments, one DOESN'T go from pretty good to YOU SUCK, normally, at his young age.
Yeah, yeah, there are exceptions.
Key word: exceptions.
boly
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Post by rxmeister on Dec 18, 2015 19:25:51 GMT -5
He better not because he's here for five years with a limited no trade! No opt out like Cueto has. His stuff is just too good for him to continue to struggle though.
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Post by Rog on Dec 19, 2015 14:08:07 GMT -5
Samardzija could be a fulcrum for the Giants next season. As you point out, Boagie, he was HORRIBLE last season. I believe he gave up the most earned runs, hits and home runs in the American League. Which was surprising, given that the previous season he appeared to be pulling it all together.
Jeff's pitching coach took a lot of the blame, and the Giants feel a mechanical tweak or two coupled with not tipping his pitches will help bring Jeff back toward the fine pitcher he had been appearing to become. If he pitches well, and both Peavy and Cain stay healthy, the Giants could have an excellent rotation.
If Samardzija fails to improve, and Peavy Cain and even Cueto fail to stay healthy, the rotation might not be improved much at all.
I'm looking for a little regression in the infield (although Brandon Belt could blossom), and the outfield is still emaciated. Love to see that true center fielder come in, as we all would.
Despite all their additions, the Giants could wind up not being improved at all -- or they could become one of the best teams in the majors. That is the nature of baseball.
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