Physics Guy

Probably why the Vegas line is 70.5.

Kubel has shown a bit of improvement lately and I wouldn't be surprised if they give him a shot. If he really is done, they can send him down/release him in a few weeks and bring Herrmaan up. Then Pinto probably spends more time at DH.

Very surprised here, as I assumed #5 would be one of the three without options. I guess it makes sense considering Deduno hasn't been starting and the other two have stunk up the joint.

Wow, didn't notice the thread was that old. Clearly opinions have changed since then. My bad.

Yeah, I'm not sure Diamond fits the bullpen well. It has worked out well for many failed starters in the past: Hawkins, Guardado, Perkins, even Swarzak.

Have you watched Worley pitch this spring? I haven't watched him at all, but his stats this spring are well below average and maybe not even as good as awful. I'll take my chances with Deduno at this point.

I guess I would be surprised if Deduno is in the bullpen and Gibson is the #5. Without the issue involving out-of-options players, Gibson might be the #5. Sometimes they don't always start with the best players. I would think they might rather have Gibson pitch on a regular basis in AAA to start rather than sporadically as the #5 starter. He would clearly be the #6 to me (first guy up) unless Diamond is in the pen.

Have we had any starter approach this many pitches yet?

6 walks for Moore. 85 pitches, 44 strikes. Glad I didn't draft him in fantasy. Don't get me wrong, I'd take him on Twins in a heartbeat.

ouch

He jumped at the edge of the grass. It seemed to me he thought he was closer to the wall. He doesn't look terribly sure of himself out there.

Swarzak stands a better chance of starting a game for the Twins this year than Worley does at this point.

Arcia's? He should have just kept running. He made it look harder than it was.

Come on now, he tried. But then the ump called a late strike at 3-1.

Parmelee and Colabello over Kubel.

Forgot about that too. Off my game tonight. Since he isn't eligible for FA after the season, Rays probably keep him through the season and trade him in the offseason. They don't ever seem to let a valuable piece get to FA without getting something.

I sort of forgot about Gibson since he seems destined to be in AAA to start since we have three guys who are out of options. I would be fine with Gibson at #4, Deduno at #5, Diamond or Worley in pen as #6. Meyer as #7 later in the season if needed?

Sorry, but I don't see them getting much in return for Correia. He's worth more to us than most others because our rotation has been horrendous. He was arguably our best starter last year. From what I've seen or heard about Worley and Diamond thus far, I wouldn't want them in the rotation to start the year, which would happen if they trade KC. I'm fine with Deduno as the #5.

I would agree with the caveat that the Rays stay in the playoff race. I'm sure they would like to make another run with him, but if they fade I would have to think they try to trade him. If they can't find a decent return they give him the Q.O.

I just read about Iglesias and instantly thought off Drew. He may still cash in this offseason.

Berardino's Twitter feed also had a video of Buxton beating out a routine DP ball.

Guzie had three seasons over 100 OPS+ (although 2 with Wash). I'd take that in a heartbeat. The problem was he also had a bunch in the 70's.

Mitchell must have heard I was talking about him. : )

Apparently likes high fastballs. Probably why he hasn't spent time in majors.

Mitchell took some ugly swings but fought back to get sac fly.