Diamondbacks Bullpen

tmar · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 2347

Maybe a little early for discussion, but we've got a few spare days so what the heck.

baldmaga · Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:26 am Post subject:

I think he's learned his lesson about listening to his doctors, and will stay on their schedule. He should be ready for Game 2 of the opening series, assuming that is where he would be in the rotation. And I think he's more comfortable in Phoenix, where in NY every game is under constant scrutiny.

levski · Hall of Famer Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 4486

I selected "Meh"

But yes, we'll get tons more out of RJ next year. I've got a double-or-nothing bet with shoewizard riding on RJ in 2008
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shoewizard · Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:29 am Post subject:

tucsondbacksfan · MLB Rookie Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 119

I voted Meh as well. IMHO, I think that he will probably start out okay. I really hope he maintains his healthy back and knees the whole season...
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misterx · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 12:15 am Post subject:

i picked meh anything from randy is gravy at this point
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B. O. N. D. · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:38 am Post subject:

RJ... CY Young 2008... or damn close. I don't think anything is going to stop him. Which is why, FWIW, I don't understand why everyone's panties are in a bunch about a new pitcher. Confused

Webb
Johnson
Davis
Owings
Eveland/Murphy

3 LHPs and 2 righties. Smells good to me.

And I'm not doscounting a Scherzer/Anderson appearance. Especially if RJ craps out. Which I don't think is going to happen. But.
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levski · Hall of Famer Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 4486

I have no faith in Eveland or Murphy. Both are relievers in my mind.

Methinks the Dbacks will try hard to acquire another starter this winter.
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Ryan · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:17 am Post subject:

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whatuwant · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:02 am Post subject:

not too many pitchers come back from shoulder anything

qudjy1 · Hall of Famer Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 4282

I learned my lesson last offseason.

Elbow - Ok
Shoulder - Bad.

repeat over and over...
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Gorfo57 · Veteran Presence Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 1834

In its simplest form:

I hope to see Randy on the mound more and on the DL less for 2008.
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B. O. N. D. · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 12:44 pm Post subject:

Wow... people sure soured on Eveland quick. Confused

But you guys could be right with RJ not being definite as of yet... and the perennial question of an Owings 3rd pitch... another starter on the way.

Can Carlos Quentin learn to pitch? He's got the arm. And the batting average. Laughing

I'm glad Josh isn't going to go the FA route, because most of this class stinks.
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Tucson DBacks Fan · Journeyman Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 410

Owings needs play a position in the filed on the days he isn't pitching. He's too good a hitter not to be in the everyday lineup.

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The Goat · AA Prospect Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 45

I just hope we let RJ wait until he is fully healthy. If that is late June then so be it. Would rather have those last 3 months of a healthy Randy then to have him rush back and be injured in 10 starts or less.

Robert S. · Hall of Famer Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 2942

I'm not expecting anything out of Johnson in '08. Actually, that just about goes for every internal candidate not named Webb. The D-backs have a deeply flawed pool from which to pull ~128 starts next year. It doesn't seem like much of a stretch to envision a collapse from Davis or Owings and the rest of the guys not making any progress.