Which pitcher will have the biggest impact for the teams this season

Porter99

This could be a good year for some young rooks to shine.

DravenX · 03-31-2007, 07:29 PM

Well where is the poll?

Porter99 · 03-31-2007, 07:32 PM

I was working on it when you posted that.

redsrbetter · 03-31-2007, 09:41 PM

Ummm, Homer Bailey. This is a strong list of pitchers, but I have to go with my guy. I will be a homer and go with Homer.

I would say that Lincecum was the best pitcher in the 2006 draft. I was not aware of his possible call-up this season though. The kid has a high 90's heater that has been rumored to touch 99 MPH and is more consistant at 95 MPH. Add to that his nasty curveball and you have a good beginning repetoire of pitches. A lot of teams passed him up in the draft even though he won the Golden Spikes award because of his small stature, but I believe that he can surprise many.

Brandon Morrow went 5th overall last season and will be a nice arm for the M's. I don't think he will be in the Seattle rotation until 2008, but he will be good. The knock on him for now is that he needs to establish better command and sharpen his changeup. But having him with the emerging talent of Felix Hernandez, looks to be a good 1-2 punch in the future.

Andrew Miller is yet another big time young arm for the Tigers. He has nasty stuff with a 95+ heater and a filthy slider. I don't think he will see the MLB level in '07 either, but will likely be the top rated prospect by year's end. I can only imagine him pitching along side Bonderman and Verlander. Perhaps the next Maddux, Glavine, Smoltz?

Phillips Hughes is Bailey's biggest competition when you talk about 2007 impact. He had developed a really nice curveball and possesses a very strong winning desire. He is with the right organization with the right attitude to bleed success. He will be a dominant part of the Yankees rotation for years to come.

Then there is my choice, Homer Bailey. The guy is a classic power arm with staff ace potential. His fastball tops out at 98 MPH and is consistant between 92-94. He has an insane 12-6 curveball that buckles batters all day long. His changeup is really good, but he needs to learn to use it more often. The Reds hope that he continues to work that pitch more often in Louisville this season before he is called up. I cannot wait to see this guy pitching for the Reds later on in the season.

Kingdom_of_Zito · 03-31-2007, 10:56 PM

Garza, MIN

browntown653 · 04-01-2007, 12:14 AM

Biased vote for Phil Hughes...I see him coming up around Memorial Day and helping out an injury-riddled rotation.

Porter99 · 04-01-2007, 05:00 AM

I actually went with Miller. I could go homer with Lineceum or Morrow but anything that throws a baseball in DET right now is pretty damn dymanic.

Witlon · 04-01-2007, 11:55 AM

Miller is right, Porter, but you're thinking of the wrong Miller. The Cleveland Indians' Adam Miller, who proved to be ready for the majors in the spring, will be the best of this list this season. I'm think numbers close to what Sowers put up last year, and that'll be enough to top this list.

love_that_reefer · 04-01-2007, 11:57 AM

Lincecum>Miller

browntown653 · 04-01-2007, 11:59 AM

Is Lincecum going to start the year in the rotation?

Pronk48 · 04-01-2007, 12:27 PM

Other: Jeremy Sowers,who still counts as a rookie this year.

Last year,the Indians had nothing near good after Sabathia,Westbrook,and Lee.Now the rotation shall go:

Sabathia,Westbrook,Lee/Carmona (Lee is on DL and will miss April),Sowers,and then Byrd.

And if Carmona pitches well in Lee's absence I would love for us to trade Paul Byrd,might be able to get a bucket of used balls for him.

Porter99 · 04-01-2007, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Witlon

Miller is right, Porter, but you're thinking of the wrong Miller. The Cleveland Indians' Adam Miller, who proved to be ready for the majors in the spring, will be the best of this list this season. I'm think numbers close to what Sowers put up last year, and that'll be enough to top this list.

Youre probably right. I had a father time moment.