He looks absolutely fantastic tonight vs Texas. 91-100 MPH (just saw him hit 100 in the 4th inning!) fastball with good control. 80-83 MPH changeup. 75-80 MPH curve that breaks down.
I know he is a huge prospect, but he's unowned in several leagues, it's time to pick him up. He's going to be a stud this year, IMO.
If you already own him, congratulations. I should have just started him and closed my eyes and hoped for the best, but I figured I would give him one start to prove his stuff. Well, 4 innings in and he's proved it to me. Yes, that's how good he has been.
I agree i have been really high on this kid. I thankfully had him in four leagues and started him in two them.
It is time to say it,
BREAK UP THE TIGERS!
"I do not think baseball of today is any better than it was 30 years ago... I still think Radbourne is the greatest of the pitchers." John Sullivan 1914-Old athletes never change.
Surprised how good his control has been today. I for one did not think he would be that much of a fantasy asset this year. Guess I may be wrong, although consistency will still be important for him. I guess I was wrong in not drafting him and Liriano. Gotta learn to not avoid the young pitchers sometimes. Ugh...
I wouldn't have started him tonight, either. It's one start. It could've been potentially devastating, so I still think you made the right call.
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slomo007 wrote:It's time to claim him in all leagues.
He looks absolutely fantastic tonight vs Texas. 91-100 MPH (just saw him hit 100 in the 4th inning!) fastball with good control. 80-83 MPH changeup. 75-80 MPH curve that breaks down.
I know he is a huge prospect, but he's unowned in several leagues, it's time to pick him up. He's going to be a stud this year, IMO.
If you already own him, congratulations. I should have just started him and closed my eyes and hoped for the best, but I figured I would give him one start to prove his stuff. Well, 4 innings in and he's proved it to me. Yes, that's how good he has been.
You're probably watching something different than me, but about 10 minutes ago I just saw (on MLB.TV) a graphic on Verlander that showed his high pitch speed for the night at 98 MPH. I've been watching most of this game and he's been averaging 95-96 on the fastball. Texas hitters look TERRIBLE, then again, they haven't done too well this season yet.
Hrm, I'm really struggling with the decision to drop Escobar, who looked great vs. NYY but runs a strong chance of being dinged up regularly, for Verlander...
slomo007 wrote:It's time to claim him in all leagues.
He looks absolutely fantastic tonight vs Texas. 91-100 MPH (just saw him hit 100 in the 4th inning!) fastball with good control. 80-83 MPH changeup. 75-80 MPH curve that breaks down.
I know he is a huge prospect, but he's unowned in several leagues, it's time to pick him up. He's going to be a stud this year, IMO.
If you already own him, congratulations. I should have just started him and closed my eyes and hoped for the best, but I figured I would give him one start to prove his stuff. Well, 4 innings in and he's proved it to me. Yes, that's how good he has been.
You're probably watching something different than me, but about 10 minutes ago I just saw (on MLB.TV) a graphic on Verlander that showed his high pitch speed for the night at 98 MPH. I've been watching most of this game and he's been averaging 95-96 on the fastball. Texas hitters look TERRIBLE, then again, they haven't done too well this season yet.
I'm watching the Rangers broadcasters on fox sports net. He only had one pitch that hit 100, but he did have one. They were even commenting on how unbelievable that is.
bigh0rt wrote:Hrm, I'm really struggling with the decision to drop Escobar, who looked great vs. NYY but runs a strong chance of being dinged up regularly, for Verlander...
Decisions, decisions...
Escobar will get you k's
and Verlander is still just a rookie, who may struggle at times
You don't have anyone worse than Escobar?
"I do not think baseball of today is any better than it was 30 years ago... I still think Radbourne is the greatest of the pitchers." John Sullivan 1914-Old athletes never change.
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by slomo007 » Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:08 pm 
