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8:14 am
February 12, 2009
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Outside of David Price, here are some more promising pitching keepers:
Clayton Kershaw (LA) Age – 21 – Has really amazing stuff, especially his curve, plus he throws 95+. It obviously didn't translate fully last year at the major league level, but he is a top keeper, imo.
Yovani Gallardo (MLW) Age- 23 – He has been overlooked because of his injury last year. Good fastball (92+), advanced curveball, and changes speeds well for a young pitcher.
Tommy Hanson (ATL) Age- 23 – Has dominated at the AA level with a 92-95 fastball, and great curve. Needs to cut down walks, but has averaged a strikeout per inning.
Chris Volstad (FLA) Age- 23 – Was really impressive at the major league level last year, maybe even overacheiving with 6 wins in 14 starts, and a 2.89 ERA/ 1.33 WHIP. Good fastball (94), curve, and changeup. Not a top strikeout pitcher, but shows good control.
Phil Hughes (NYY) Age- 23 – He had injury problems last year, leading to a very poor showing, but looks pretty good so far this year as the probable #5 starter for the Yankees. He has a nice arsensal of pitches, and mixes them well. Never had a WHIP over 1 in the minors.
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At last count, it is estimated that the 2009 NY Yankees team salary will significantly exceed the GDP of at least 9 separate countries.
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2:48 pm
February 12, 2009
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steelers0087
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I like Gallardo the best on that list by far. He just seems to have all the tools and it looks like he will be the Brewers Ace this year.
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5:11 pm
February 12, 2009
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frankiephilly
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Yea, i am targeting him and Clayton.
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6:53 pm
February 12, 2009
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steelers0087
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frankiephilly said:
Yea, i am targeting him and Clayton.
Good choice with those two, IMO they are the top two on this list.
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12:04 am
February 13, 2009
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frankiephilly
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When Fbx actually announces the site's launch, can we bury this thread? :) When is the launch by the way?
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12:15 am
February 13, 2009
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smitty
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frankiephilly said:
When Fbx actually announces the site's launch, can we bury this thread?  When is the launch by the way?
We hope to launch this weekend, possibly Sunday night. Once we do "officially" kick things off, the forums should get a bit more crowded.
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8:18 am
February 13, 2009
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steelers0087
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frankiephilly said:
When Fbx actually announces the site's launch, can we bury this thread? When is the launch by the way?
Nope, im going to make sure this stays at the top. haha.
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1:19 pm
March 29, 2009
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I think next year is when Tommy Hanson makes his mark in the big leagues. This guy has nasty stuff and will record a ton of strikeouts.
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12:37 pm
May 8, 2009
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hanson is dominating the minor league circuit' look for him to join the braves rotation by june and be as good a fantasy option as gallardo
and have a slight better value then kershaw then volstad … phil hughes is a great prospect who is still not MLB ready IMO
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1:01 pm
May 15, 2009
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steelers0087
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DarksideD said:
hanson is dominating the minor league circuit' look for him to join the braves rotation by june and be as good a fantasy option as gallardo
and have a slight better value then kershaw then volstad … phil hughes is a great prospect who is still not MLB ready IMO
I agree that Hanson will be solid even this year but I do NOT think he will be as productive as Gallardo is.
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2:50 pm
May 18, 2009
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gallardo hasnt pitched a full season since major reconstructive surgery … which part of gallardo's abreviated career suggest he can sustain this pace over a full season ?
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8:16 am
May 19, 2009
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DarksideD said:
gallardo hasnt pitched a full season since major reconstructive surgery … which part of gallardo's abreviated career suggest he can sustain this pace over a full season ?
Cant argue with that, but gallardo is lights out so far and you cannot expect that from any rookie.
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2:25 pm
May 19, 2009
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Yeah gallardo is looking awesome, the braves brought up medlen instead of hanson for now. agreed with hughes he looked good out the gate but has crumbled since.
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2:51 pm
May 19, 2009
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melden was brouht up with a small window for a rotation spot . manager bobby cox has voiced his opinion on the matter stating hanson will be brought up as soon as a more permanent change becomes eminent
melden may only lat a few starts but he is clearly behind hanson on the Braves pitching rotation depth chart .
hughes seems like one of those talents that might not hit his stride the first few full years at the show ..
this is the 3rd year he has pitched in ?? im not saying he will be a bust in 2009 but it will be interesting to see how well he preforms now that Big Tex is starting to hit and A Rod is back in the clubhouse.. Lets see how his next starts unfold before passing judgement
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2:55 pm
May 19, 2009
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steelers0087 said:
DarksideD said:
hanson is dominating the minor league circuit' look for him to join the braves rotation by june and be as good a fantasy option as gallardo
and have a slight better value then kershaw then volstad … phil hughes is a great prospect who is still not MLB ready IMO
I agree that Hanson will be solid even this year but I do NOT think he will be as productive as Gallardo is.
in the foresight you might be right .
in speaking in terms of 3 years down the line im saying with hanson's pedigree he will be of equal value to Yavonni
no question Gallardo wins the short term hands down ..
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1:45 pm
May 21, 2009
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