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Originally Posted by das11209
If you say so. Hughes just had one good second half. We all know how Wang can fall apart. Joba has never been a starter in the major. I am sure Mussina will win 20 games for you. The only player I think is close to a # 1 is Petitte - and he is getting old too.
But - if you guys are happy with that - I am happy for you. Might turn out better than Carla and Igawa in your rotation on opening day.
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Hughes had one good second half? Hughes was hurt for the first half and totally sucked for a stretch of 3-4 starts. Once the pitching coach from AAA came up and unmonkeyed around with his mechanics (thanks Gator) he started pitching well again. Well, that pitching coach is now the MLB pitching coach, so that excuse has flown. That being said, I expect Hughes to be very good this season. Chamberlain hasnt started, that is true, but in the minors he wasnt just dominant, he was dirty. And we saw what he could do to MLB hitters in the clutch. It wasnt even fair. As a starter, he likely wont be throwing 101, but he can sit in the high 90s for 5-6 innings like he did in Tampa and Trenton. And in terms of Kennedy, you dont rocket through a system having the success that he had and winning the MiLB pitcher of the yr if you suck. He is a good pitcher too. All three of these guys have high upside. It all depends on how they adjust. But to imply that they will flop is more wishful thinking than anything.
And in terms of Wang, um, aside from last yrs playoffs, where else did he flop? Yeah, he didnt. He is about as good a bet to win 15-20 games as anyone with the offense returning. Face it, with Wang and Pettitte atop the rotation, we have 2 guys who will likely give us 400IP and 35-40 wins.