Neftali Feliz: Concern starting to grow?

[soccerman034]

He has been out for a while due to arm soreness (yikes, not good), and he has been less than stellar. Buy or Sell concern for Neftali's 2009 season.

 

[aw00d05]

I'd be buying if I liked him, he's what 20-21? Still plenty of time...and remember he was only in AA for about a month or so last year so AAA hitters are far from what he's seen before.

 

[pujolsjunkie]

Is it a good thing that he's having soreness? No. Is it uncommon for pitchers? Absolutely not. They're playing it safe with their #1 arm. I don't think it's cause for alarm. He took a MAJOR leap to AAA. His early results are not of much consequence to me.

 

[soccerman034]

Is it a good thing that he's having soreness? No. Is it uncommon for pitchers? Absolutely not. They're playing it safe with their #1 arm. I don't think it's cause for alarm. He took a MAJOR leap to AAA. His early results are not of much consequence to me.

Its VERY concerning (at least in my opinion) for a kid who has that kind of velocity to have arm discomfort this early in the season. I am invested, and am not worried yet, but I am thinking he might have a rough '09 season.

 

[soccerman034]

For those interested, Neftali starts tonight for Oklahoma City.