2022 Starting Rotation Thread

[mvp 78]

I think it matters even more.

[Old Red]

I think it matters even more.

Think what you want, but it is most likely going to be a cluster either way. I think they should have scrapped the 162, and had the regular length ST, and then picked up from there.

[mvp 78]

Think what you want, but it is most likely going to be a cluster either way. I think they should have scrapped the 162, and had the regular length ST, and then picked up from there.

I agree. 150 games or less would have made more sense.

[notin]

We'll see. I think they'll slot guys based on performance, not based on price tag.

Right now all performances are equal.

And Wacha has a lengthy track record both good and bad that inspired his short term deal.

He’ll start the year in the rotation, barring injury…

[mvp 78]

Right now all performances are equal.

And Wacha has a lengthy track record both good and bad that inspired his short term deal.

He’ll start the year in the rotation, barring injury…

I'm currently reaching out to Jeff Gillooly.

[notin]

I'm currently reaching out to Jeff Gillooly.

I say let Wacha pitch a little first. Bloom has earned some credibility and he must have seen something of promise in Wacha.

Also Sean Payton would be more accessible…

[moonslav59]

Seabold? Close to zero. He was terrible at AAA last season with diminished stuff.

Terrible?

AAA
54 IP
4.00 ERA
1.14 WHIP
.667 OPS Against

Did you mean he sucked in the Fall League?

[mvp 78]

Terrible?

AAA
54 IP
4.00 ERA
1.14 WHIP
.667 OPS Against

Did you mean he sucked in the Fall League?

Terrible in terms of him throwing 5 mph slower than he was when thought he'd be a SP for us. From SoxProspects: "Needs velocity and feel for changeup to return to reach his ceiling. With diminished velocity projects more as a spot-starter or low-end number five type."

[mvp 78]

You can just scout the boxscores if you want, but that's less than ideal.

[mvp 78]

I say let Wacha pitch a little first. Bloom has earned some credibility and he must have seen something of promise in Wacha.

Also Sean Payton would be more accessible…

Last year's rotation started the year with Richards and Perez. I'm fine with not going that route again.

[moonslav59]

Last year's rotation started the year with Richards and Perez. I'm fine with not going that route again.

Lightening does strike twice, sometimes.

[Swiharts Ghost]

Could we see a trade for a starter still ?

[Old Red]

Could we see a trade for a starter still ?

Bloom has already picked up 3 starters, so why do you think he’d trade for more?

[Nick]

No to trading Duran, Dalbec or Downs.

None has shown me that they won't succeed in majors. Do you honestly think Duran has been given a fair shot?

We'll wish we have Downs when Xander opts out and Devers sign elsewhere.

Dalbec and Casas can be in the same lineup.

Do you think Verdugo, Kike and JBJ is enough? Duran can't hit less than JBJ.

No to trading our younger players.

[moonslav59]

Bloom has already picked up 3 starters, so why do you think he’d trade for more?

I seriously doubt he does, but there are a few scenarios...

1) Move Wacha or Hill to the pen.
2) Assume someone will be on the IL
3) Trade Pivetta while his stock is high---a la Renfroe

Again, I don't see it happening, but I'm always thinking about upgrading the rotation.