* Michael Bowden * - Page 7 - Talksox

jacksonianmarch · 06-28-2007, 07:24 AM

Bowden is certainly having a rough beginning to his AA days. His ERA is approaching 5, his K/9IP are way down, his BB rate had more than doubled and his BAA is way up since his promotion. He is 20 in AA, so cut him a break, but I think the pedal needs to be eased back a bit. And unless he starts to dominate by the end of the yr, a repeat of AA might be in order for next season.

bosoxnation07 · 06-28-2007, 10:14 AM

I am sure he will spend the rest of this season, all of next season and the beginning of the following season in AA. No reason to bring him up to AAA before hes 23. Maybe the end of next season, but no sooner. A good season and a bit in AA will be good for him for development sake.

With Beckett,Matsuzaka,Lester, and Buchholz likely to hold down the rotation for the next few years( barring injury, trade, ect). Theres only going to be 1 avaialbe spot in the rotation, likely to be filled by a Veteran. Bowden might claim the spot, but he might also become expendable in the right trade.

Just throwing this out there, but say the Fish Hold on to Miggy until next season, Maybe the Sox( who will be looking for a 3B to replace Lowell, or an OF to eventually replace Manny) Put a package together front lined by Bowden. If he has a good year this year, and next at AA his value will be exttremely hi. Not sure who else you include, by any package involving Bowden to start is nice.

example1 · 06-30-2007, 06:01 PM

Is Wade Miller a good comparison for Bowden? They both had strong fastballs (before Miller got hurt) and an unorthodox delivery. They are both big, strong righties with some nice secondary stuff.

Do people think that Bowden can be a healthy version of Wade Miller?

riverside sluggers · 06-30-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bosoxnation07

I am sure he will spend the rest of this season, all of next season and the beginning of the following season in AA. No reason to bring him up to AAA before hes 23. Maybe the end of next season, but no sooner. A good season and a bit in AA will be good for him for development sake.

With Beckett,Matsuzaka,Lester, and Buchholz likely to hold down the rotation for the next few years( barring injury, trade, ect). Theres only going to be 1 avaialbe spot in the rotation, likely to be filled by a Veteran. Bowden might claim the spot, but he might also become expendable in the right trade.

Just throwing this out there, but say the Fish Hold on to Miggy until next season, Maybe the Sox( who will be looking for a 3B to replace Lowell, or an OF to eventually replace Manny) Put a package together front lined by Bowden. If he has a good year this year, and next at AA his value will be exttremely hi. Not sure who else you include, by any package involving Bowden to start is nice.

For some reason, I have a strong feeling that Bowden will be part of a package in the offseason for Mark Teixeira

Rdsxmbnt · 08-02-2007, 01:23 PM

Pretty good start today: 5 IP, 5 hits, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

Over his last two starts: 10.2 IP, 11 hits, 3 BB, 14 K, 2.52 ERA

One Red Seat · 04-26-2008, 07:11 PM

Domination from Bowden today vs. Binghamton.

6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 11 K

Brought his season ERA down to 3.70.

One Red Seat · 05-03-2008, 10:55 AM

Another 6 strong innings from Bowden last night.

6.0 IP, 4 H , 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

Season

IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	BABIP	K/9	BB/9	HR/9	H/9	FIP*	ERA
30.1	25	13	11	2	11	35	.319	10.39	3.26	0.59	7.42	2.84	3.26

*For FIP, I just went with the 11 BB shown on his MiLB page. They don't list HBP and IBB.

BoSox21 · 05-03-2008, 11:45 AM

he's definitely adjusting nicely to AA now. good for him

Rdsxmbnt · 05-07-2008, 09:30 PM

another great start: 6.1 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

season: 36.2 IP, 26 hits, 12 BB, 38 K, 2.69 ERA

CrespoBlows · 05-07-2008, 09:33 PM

Could we see him at Pawtucket at the end of the year?

One Red Seat · 05-08-2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CrespoBlows

Could we see him at Pawtucket at the end of the year?

Tough call right now, IMO. Last year he started off gangbusters in the hitters' paradise of Lancaster and struggled a bit when bumped up to AA at a young age. Perhaps they show a little more caution before promoting him this time and see if he can sustain what he's doing deeper into the year. Of course, if he's hit his developmental milestones then he could be moved up sooner rather than later.

Rdsxmbnt · 05-25-2008, 10:00 AM

Another gem: 7.0 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K

Season: 54.2 IP, 36 hits, 14 BB, 53 K, 2.47 ERA

Also Bard pitched: 2.0 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K

Season (in AA): 5.0 IP, 2 hit, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

**ksushi** · 05-29-2008, 03:13 PM

Bowden owned today. 6.2 0ER 5/2 K/BB. Brings his ERA for may down to 1.22. 2.20 overall on the season. My friends at school were down on him coming into this year, and I'm glad I stuck to my guns, makes me look like I know stuff. He learned a lot and took a lot from his beatings last year. He'll be in pawtucket making noise soon.

SchillingIsTheNatural · 06-03-2008, 08:16 PM

Future ace with another great game:

Player IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Bowden 6.2 3 1 1 0 6 0 2.12

CrespoBlows · 06-03-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SchillingIsTheNatural

Future ace with another great game:

Player IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Bowden 6.2 3 1 1 0 6 0 2.12

I'd wait with the future ace claims.