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Originally Posted by Rdsxmbnt
I guess theres no real way to argue stuff but I don't really see another prospect in the minors with as good an arsenal as Buchholz. The results are undoubtedly there and Buchholz's curveball and change-up are now being touted as plus-plus pitches mixed in with a good slider and pretty good velocity on his fastball. Joba's fastball is definetly better but his offspeed pitches aren't on the same level.
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Joba's slider is most certainly on level with anyone's off-speed stuff. HIs slider is just wrong. It shouldnt be allowed. But Buch has nearly mastered something very basic to being a top line SP. Buch has fastball command all through the zone. Joba's command has improved to a point of being very effective, but he doesnt have the FB command of Buchholz and that is what separates the two. At the same time, Buch is one yr older as well and has one more yr of professional experience under his belt.