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Originally Posted by riverside sluggers
That would be correct, the sinker is said to be his best pitch. He had a standout year as a reliever last year but the Sox converted him into a starter. My opinion is that he is best suited as a reliever
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Well then, impressive indeed. A lefty sinkerballer with good location? Sounds intriguing...
One thing to consider. The Angels were the first to do it but it is now catching on all over baseball. Guys who are lights out relievers in the minors are being stretched out as starters. This forces them to strengthen their arsenals and their location as a reliever who walks one every 2 innings isnt really all that hurt by it. But a starter who does so gets murdered. This also brings them up as guys capable of giving multiple innings. The Yankees are now doing it with Whelan (who threw 5 innings of 1 hit ball today) and Claggett (who has pitched decent despite a poor record) in High A.