Kind of reminds me of Expos era Randy Johnson... not quite as fast or wild... but he's got ace stuff at a young age... wish he could get better run support.
johnsamo wrote:Kind of reminds me of Expos era Randy Johnson... not quite as fast or wild... but he's got ace stuff at a young age... wish he could get better run support.
He's actually gotten decent run support thus far....5+ runs in 5 of 8 games he's started.
clevername wrote:is he a bonafide ace now after the last couple of innings?
That's not a serious question, is it?
Kazmir is well on his way to being one of the top level pitchers in all of baseball. He's incredibly young, and to have the talent that he does at this point is scary, thinking of what the future holds in store. He's had 2 'poor' outings all year, allowing 6 ER to Baltimore on opening day, and 4 to the Yankees. Hasn't allowed more than 2 in any other, and hasn't walked a batter since the 1st inning tonight.
clevername wrote:is he a bonafide ace now after the last couple of innings?
That's not a serious question, is it?
Kazmir is well on his way to being one of the top level pitchers in all of baseball. He's incredibly young, and to have the talent that he does at this point is scary, thinking of what the future holds in store. He's had 2 'poor' outings all year, allowing 6 ER to Baltimore on opening day, and 4 to the Yankees. Hasn't allowed more than 2 in any other, and hasn't walked a batter since the 1st inning tonight.
Sorry, thought the cynical sarcasm was evident.
Kazmir is really stepping up to his potential this year. I still worry about the people who worry about the effect his delivery and size will have on his arm (worrying about people who worry is a worrying sign), but I think he's elevating himself to ace status quickly this year.
clevername wrote:is he a bonafide ace now after the last couple of innings?
That's not a serious question, is it?
Kazmir is well on his way to being one of the top level pitchers in all of baseball. He's incredibly young, and to have the talent that he does at this point is scary, thinking of what the future holds in store. He's had 2 'poor' outings all year, allowing 6 ER to Baltimore on opening day, and 4 to the Yankees. Hasn't allowed more than 2 in any other, and hasn't walked a batter since the 1st inning tonight.
Sorry, thought the cynical sarcasm was evident.
Kazmir is really stepping up to his potential this year. I still worry about the people who worry about the effect his delivery and size will have on his arm (worrying about people who worry is a worrying sign), but I think he's elevating himself to ace status quickly this year.
It seemingly was, but I've learned on these forums never to assume.
kemper5 wrote:I traded for him last week and started him this week. I loved his previous starts, but got nervours in the 1st inning tonight..Does he give up tons of walks? Tonight, he walked 2 of the first 4 batters and is working on a high pitch count (30) to escape the 1st inning.. May we see a quick 3-4 inning peformance before he exits tonight? Is his 5 wins, 49K's/18 BB (LOW) in 50 innings just a flash in the Pan
Did you check his stats from last year before you traded for him?
Kazmir's not a flash in the pan, but expect some walks.
kemper5 wrote:I traded for him last week and started him this week. I loved his previous starts, but got nervours in the 1st inning tonight..Does he give up tons of walks? Tonight, he walked 2 of the first 4 batters and is working on a high pitch count (30) to escape the 1st inning.. May we see a quick 3-4 inning peformance before he exits tonight? Is his 5 wins, 49K's/18 BB (LOW) in 50 innings just a flash in the Pan
Did you check his stats from last year before you traded for him?
Kazmir's not a flash in the pan, but expect some walks.
Yes, Tampa has good run support, and if they solidify their bullpen at all, they will get solid win totals from Kazmir. Add in high k's and low era with a decent whip(if he keeps walks the way it is) and u haev a great undervalued and steal of a pitcher)
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