The 2005 Esteban Loaiza thread

[BigMusky]

It was you Jackal, wasnt it. You would have been my first guess, but I would never make that kind of accusation without some confidence.

[Cornbread Maxwell]

I remember.

[beltrans_boy]

I remember.

I think we ALL remember.

[AKhomebrewer]

Heh.
I just made a post in the commentary/vent forum about grabbing Loaiza late in my draft, then sitting him today. A third of the way in, he's putting the shut-down on Philly. We'll see, but he may actually force me to start him one of these days.

[wrveres]

Esteban was perfect through 4, till Thome broke the chit up.

Still Loaiza has a one hitter through 5

[agchris02]

6.2 innings, 5 hits, 4ers, 3B, 4Ks, No decision

4 runs on 5 hits is an abnormality as well -- not bad against a philly lineup -- defintely roster worthy in a larger league

[bronxxbomber]

every april he starts off strong. maybe he can put together another strong season.

[LBJackal]

every april he starts off strong. maybe he can put together another strong season.

Last year he was better in May, June, and July than he was in April. 2003 he was great in every month except September. In 2002 he didn't even pitch in April. Yeah, he's always good in April...

He blew up in the 6th somewhat but it's his first start of the year... let's see how he does against Atlanta next week. Who knows, he could end up being roster worthy.

[Madison]

6.2 innings, 5 hits, 4ers, 3B, 4Ks, No decision

4 runs on 5 hits is an abnormality as well -- not bad against a philly lineup -- defintely roster worthy in a larger league

Not when you toss in 3 walks. 5 hits and 3 walks equalling 4 earned runs isn't that unheard of.

[thehat]

I thought this deserved a "bump."

Who knows when this nice little ride ends...it's an enjoyable journey right now, and Loaiza probably should have a few wins by now instead of just the one.

Also, RFK is a pitcher's park thus far. Not sure how this park will play is hot/humid DC summer, but all I know is I'm happy with what Loaiza has done thus far.