Anthony Reyes Demoted---Again

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I just heard on the Nats-Cubs broadcast that Reyes has been demoted back to AAA.

[UK1679666180]

He just hasn't been able to develop an out pitch and it's cost him. Good command, just nothing to put hitters away. He can't keep the ball down w/little movement on all of his pitches.

 

I was talking to a former Cub about Reyes recently and he mentioned, (for Reyes) it's better going 0-10 at the majors rather than 10-0 at AAA.

[d_money]

it was getting so bad, I was hoping for more losses just to see it happen to the cards and larussa

[cubbieblue12]

it was getting so bad, I was hoping for more losses just to see it happen to the cards and larussa

 

One of my friends raves about how he is going to be a star at this level...I tell him he's gotta be able to win a game before he can do that! Without that needed outpitch pinghitter was talking about, he won't be able to compete at this level.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

The Cardinals have also suggested they don't plan to call him back up until September at the earliest.

[imb]

Not to pretend like I know anything, but his mechanics seemed completely different to me than in the past.

 

I remember when he first came up, watching him and thinking how he looked exactly like Mark Prior. Now it seems like he "bobs" (for lack of a better word) up and down during each pitch.

[NonProfitCow]

He is just unable to throw a 2-seamer, which has been shoved down his throat. IMO, if they would just let him pitch to his strengths, he could easily be a #2-3. As a cardinal fan, it is maddening. TLR and DD let Wainright pitch his game, and are seriously trying to force a new style on Reyes, who in my opinion, has much more of an upside.

[Balsa]

I really thought he had what it takes to succeed.

 

I'm kinda shocked he's doing so badly.

[killthegoat06]

Who takes over his spot in the rotation?

[NCCubFan]

Who takes over his spot in the rotation?

I believe Looper is returning from the DL.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Who takes over his spot in the rotation?

I believe Looper is returning from the DL.

 

you are correct

[BigbadB]

I agree with IMB. He looks like a different pitcher altogether. His fastball has next to no movement. Typically pitchers with zero movement on their fastball don't ever get a top prospect label.

[inari]

Didn't Mark Prior call that Reyes would win a Cy Young at some point in his career?

[baseball7897]

Didn't Mark Prior call that Reyes would win a Cy Young at some point in his career?

 

You could say that this is a learning experience for Reyes and that he will come back next year a different pitcher.

[jjgman21]

the Cards are such a wishy washy organization. why don't they make up their mind and go forward with the plan. all they are doing is killing Reyes' value.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I'm hoping the Cards think Reyes needs a change of scenery and dump him for pennies on the dollar.

[inari]

I'm hoping the Cards think Reyes needs a change of scenery and dump him for pennies on the dollar.

 

They're not the Cubs.

[killthegoat06]

I'm hoping the Cards think Reyes needs a change of scenery and dump him for pennies on the dollar.

 

They're not the Cubs.

No kidding. See 2006.