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thecoffinnail
Man, wouldn’t Keuchel be the answer to Baltimore’s problem? He would be the lefty and ace they need desperately. Problem is they couldn’t trade every one of their prospects for a pitcher the caliber of Keuchel. Because, their farm is in such disarray and Houston would be foolish to let him go, anyway.
My money is on Fister becoming the longman if he doesn’t get some of his velocity back this spring.
kingfelix34
Keuchel is overrated, lots of pitchers have a breakout year than don’t ever get close to repeating
baseballrat
Just like overrated underachieving Mariners who’ve had a revolving door to the managers office. Pot, meet kettle
No Soup For Yu!
Keuchel’s breakout year was 2014. And he didn’t just come close to repeating his results from that year, he drastically improved on them in 2015 by increasing his strikeouts and decreasing his walks, all while keeping the ball in the yard and pitching a ton of innings. If you think Keuchel isn’t for real, you’re fooling yourself.
dwilson10
In no way is Keuchel overrated. He would be the ace on almost every team in the majors.
Astros2333
Guys Keuchel is Super Overrated. All he did was go 15-0 in the band box they call Minute Maid Park. He was also the only one to make Kansas City look foolish in the playoffs. With 100 Miles Giles they won’t do another Game 4 again.
Astros2333
Guys Keuchel is Super Overrated. All he did was go 15-0 in the band box they call Minute Maid Park.
Bob M.
The continually leads the AL in weak contact and ground ball rate. There is no fluke about Dallas Keuchel.
JT19
Keuchel is coming off a Cy Young year, I highly doubt that he is fighting for a rotation spot. If he is, the Astros are doing it wrong.
marinersblue96
Justin Ruggiano thinks he should be an everyday player and is a clubhouse cancer. Can’t see how he could be “solid” in any way. The M’s were desperate for RH hitting and parted ways as quickly as they could. They were lucky to be able to bring up Franklin Gutiérrez who could be the FA steal 2 years in a row.
A'sfaninUK
The Astros could easily employ a 6 man rotation for the first month or two of the season. Injuries are bound to happen so just keep the short bullpen for a while then just wait for the first injury to happen and put things back to normal with 5 starters.
lynnm406
Having watched Cano in person and on TV I certainly would not want young kids to idolize him or his play. His attitude leaves a lot to be desired especially his showboating defense when he makes plays not in the best effort of a major league ball player. I can’t believe his teammates or management would put up with this. Prima Donna comes to mind…
mike156
I don’t think that’s entirely fair, and I watched him since he came up with the Yankees. He’s such a natural, so graceful, his hands so fast, that it doesn’t always look like he’s working hard. He’s probably a future HOF.
baseballrat
Young kids should look up to there Parents, not someone they never met or had any interaction with. You come across as jealous
dwilson10
When everything comes that natural to a player they are allowed to “showboat” as long as they make the play. Like you even said he makes plays. He didn’t get paid $200 million for no reason, he’s a natural at what he does and doesn’t have to give 110% to make plays. You’re probably a Yankee fan that’s still mad he left.
jtt11 2
Steve, the wrong josh fields is linked.
And josh fields is a very under appreciated part of that bull pen. His stats aren’t terribly overwhelming, but man does he pass the eye test.