I'm really at the point where I would like to see one of the young guys come up for some spot starts. I like Assad, I like Rea but I feel like the rotation really needs an injection of excitement. Maybe a young guy could do that.
Oh im not panicking. Just think its a genuine option. That wasnt a dig or anything. Our pitching is decimated right now obviously. I could see him getting some spot starts this year.
He might have to start at this rate. Which I wouldnt mind. Lets give the young guys a shot at this point with the amount of injuries we have. Seems like a good time.
Where do we think Fernando Cruz should be right now? He's had a decent start to the season in the ACL and seems to be fully healthy from that shoulder injury. K rate is still too high but the OBP and slugging are encouraging and hes holding his own average wise. Curious to see what he will do at MB as I think he gets promoted there for the second half of the year. Another offseason of conditioning and weight training and I think he has a strong chance to breakout next season. I'd probably have him at 17-21 as I'm still a bit higher on him then most and I believe the defense and speed will carry him up to the big leagues long term.