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zach

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I have to admit that I wanted him to be traded when he was used as a starting pitcher.

NOW, this guy is on fire as a middle reliever! 96/97 mph fast balls and a killer breaking pitch.

He comes into a game with a fire in his eye and a ton of confidence. I hope he can keep this pace going.
 

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maybe he'll be like gagne without the steroids.

gagne would get his lips ripped off if he started b/c he couldn't maximize his stuff.
 

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Johan Santana 57 said:
Mudcatsfan said:
Did ya'll know Johan Santana came up as a reliever?

Maybe ;)

I don't mean to blaspheme :)

But i believe bringing a guy up as a reliever is a great way to get him acclimated to big league hitters.

It's an old school technique that used to be much more widespread.

I'd rather have my top prospect going long relief in the bigs than facing scrubs in AAA every 5th day.

Come on Philly!

HughesPatrol.jpg
 

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I'd love to see him be the new closer when Rivera is done.
 

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2 Runs against tonite ;).... I must admit he looked good! I wonder if he will remain in that roll?

Shep :ugeek:
 

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blanning71 said:
I could see him staying as their set up man. I don't know how he feels about it but I would think he would want to start again.


With Joba closing in on his innings limit, Joba may becaome the set-up man, with Hughes starting, and then they'll change it back for the playoffs.
 

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Mudcatsfan said:
Did ya'll know Johan Santana came up as a reliever?
Other dominant pitchers whose first year or two were primarily in relief:
Nolan Ryan, Sandy Koufax and Bob Gibson.
 

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