[Jayhawk Bill]

Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

Not to burst your bubble, but he was topping out at 86 mph in winter ball. 15 teams sent scouts to his starts, none signed him. If he isnt touching 95, he's useless. The rest of his arsenal isnt good enough to stand on its own.

Hmm...Colon is no good. Let's see how well you predict other pitchers' accomplishments:

Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

That being said, those who poo-poo Hughes but hype Buchholz are nuts. Buchholz has a lot to prove, but he certainly has the goods to do so. We shall see how he holds up through the grueling stretch of 162. Lester OTOH, I have been unimpressed by stuff wise. I think he is a fantastic human being in his triumph over cancer, but I am absolutely not sold on his stuff. He is a kid who lives off his curve, yet has poor command of his fastball. Couple that with his career 1.57WHIP and you have the makings of a kid who needs to either improve or get shillacked. He doesnt have the stuff to live as dangerously as he has thus far.

Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

Lester=Kennedy

Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

You are relying on Buchholz and Lester to stay in the rotation for the entire yr. To say that these kids are any more likely to hold down a spot for the yr than our kids is homerism.

Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

Chamberlain, Hughes, Buchholz, Kennedy, Lester, Delcarmen, Hansen

Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

We are doomed if Joba, Kennedy and Hughes arent at least MLB average...What I do know is that our offense and your pen on paper look better than the other. Thats it.

At least you got that "doomed" part right.