DJMoore_is_fat
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While Arrieta obviously won't reproduce his 2015 season again next year, I expect him to be good. Lester is a known commodity and while perhaps not a #1 anymore - will be very serviceable in the #2 spot. Likewise with Lackey. I don't expect him to reproduce his 2015 season here but he's a known commodity and he'll be good. I feel confident that our top 3 guys will be good enough.
As far as Hammell and Hendricks - how they'll perform is less certain. I was impressed by Hendricks in the post season. He had a tremendous outing in a high pressure game against St Louis. He really nailed his location in a tough environment, which spoke volumes about his ability to perform on the big stage.
It would not surprise me to see Hammell struggle all year before losing his spot. I think Warren has solid upside as a back of the rotation guy and he could claim a starting spot. In fact, all things being equal -- he could probably beat out Hammell in ST.
I'm not worried about our rotation because if it turns out we need a starter - we'll acquire one at the dead line. We have a lot of talent in our minor league system and if we're a starter away form a WS -- Theo will make a move. Yes, we'll over pay. But when the pennant is on the line, we need to do what we need to do.
As far as Hammell and Hendricks - how they'll perform is less certain. I was impressed by Hendricks in the post season. He had a tremendous outing in a high pressure game against St Louis. He really nailed his location in a tough environment, which spoke volumes about his ability to perform on the big stage.
It would not surprise me to see Hammell struggle all year before losing his spot. I think Warren has solid upside as a back of the rotation guy and he could claim a starting spot. In fact, all things being equal -- he could probably beat out Hammell in ST.
I'm not worried about our rotation because if it turns out we need a starter - we'll acquire one at the dead line. We have a lot of talent in our minor league system and if we're a starter away form a WS -- Theo will make a move. Yes, we'll over pay. But when the pennant is on the line, we need to do what we need to do.
