| duncan_idaho |
11-08-2011 11:46 AM |
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Originally Posted by Nightfyre
(Post 8091673)
Another interesting consideration would be if Montgomery, Odorizzi, or Dwyer suddenly live up to their potential. Or what if Crow successfully transitions to a starter? IIRC, Dayton indicated they were working Monty's change last year, which was part of the reason for his command issues. The potential depth is tremendous.
Current staff: Paulino, Sanchez, Hochevar, Duffy
Guys who could convert from the pen: Crow, Holland
HiPo Guys in the minors who could reach the bigs: Montgomery, Odorizzi, Dwyer
I'm just saying... it's sexy. Odorizzi is a strikeout machine, monty has three plus pitches and Dwyer just needs a little control on that sick curveball of his (he could also stand to improve his changeup, I am given to believe.)
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I'm definitely excited, but a few things...
I don't think Holland is ever converted to the rotation. He's a max effort guy who can't stand up to throwing 200 IP, in my opinion.
I wouldn't call Odorizzi a strikeout machine. He's got a respectable K rate, but he doesn't have the blazing fastball or dynamite breaking stuff to be a high K at the bigs. I think he's going to be a good guy, but his upside is as a No. 2 pitcher.
I could see Montgomery making a big impact IF he improved as much as the Royals brass seems to think on his secondary stuff. |
