Need a Cheap 5th SP- Who Do You Like? Topic

gjello10
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Blake Politte

Andy Haynes

Ernest Borbon

Mark Kyung

And, if you feel like it, why?
2/17/2010 9:22 AM
soxfan121
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Haynes, Politte, Kyang, Borbon

I prefer Haynes to Politte because he's got slightly better splits, pitches and control, with less STA and a comparable GB/FB. Kyang's OK, but he's a clear #3 on this list.

Borbon wouldn't be an option for me - he's slowly dying and his ratings don't reflect his probable performance at his (rapid) age.
2/17/2010 9:38 AM
deanod
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haynes, easy.

borbon has crappy pitches and is going to lose ratings throughout the season at age 39. kyung has crappy pitches and crappy splits. haynes and polite are miles ahead of them, but i think haynes takes the cake because he doesn't need a walker and has better pitches.
2/17/2010 9:39 AM
shobob
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I hope you have a good bullpen. With a weaker bullpen, I'd go with Politte, If I have a good LR, I'd go with Haynes, because of his better skill ratings
2/17/2010 9:40 AM
gjello10
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Quote: Originally Posted By shobob on 2/17/2010I hope you have a good bullpen. With a weaker bullpen, I'd go with Politte, If I have a good LR, I'd go with Haynes, because of his better skill rating
It's not a good team. 'Pen is the best feature. Top-3 SPs are pretty solid. And it's a pitcher's park. Best Farm in the World, though, and will be rolling kids through to the ML level starting about game 23 this year.

My thoughts were Haynes/Politte as well.
2/17/2010 9:47 AM
vladyhop
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What does your LR guy look like? Can he be your 5th starter with Haynes taking his role?
2/17/2010 9:53 AM
gjello10
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Quote: Originally Posted By vladyhop on 2/17/2010What does your LR guy look like? Can he be your 5th starter with Haynes taking his role
I'm not going to carry a spot starting LR. I'm carrying a pair of 39 Sta short relievers and a 31 sta to handle that role, and an 8-man 'pen, all short-guys (at least, after 20 day-callups I will be). It's just where the talent I have is.
2/17/2010 10:11 AM
spudpicker
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Haynes is nice, but with 60 health, you'll need a spot starter around somewhere in your org unless you'll just use a tandem of relievers or switch to a 4-man rotation.

Politte works too though, I'd consider both of them.
2/17/2010 1:42 PM
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