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Originally Posted by Matty81
Stewart is going to be good, and I know Drabek did come straight up from AA - he's the one starting pitching prospect in the organization I could see making the jump at some point this year. To me though, he's not in AA because Jo-Jo is awesome, he's in AA because that's the plan for him. If Jo-Jo keeps sucking, I can't see them changing his development plan to cover their butts for 4 months or so.
I like Richmond I just don't think you hold off on moves because you're holding back a 32 year old. I think he'd be a better stopgap than Reyes but less effective than Slowey.
Mills is pitching the best of his career. Not sold on the stuff though personally, subjective though I know. 88mph fastball, below average curve and a good change-up - wouldn't mind seeing him start a game or two but I think he might get hit hard at the MLB level.
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Was going to do the usual thanks but I thought I would do it the old fashioned way. Good Post.
Re: Mills, I think you need to look at Maddux as a guy who never threw in the 90's but was electric. Perhaps that's a bit lofty of a comparison, but what about Glavine, who wasn't overpowering but had great command and lived on the outside part of the plate.
I think Mills could be a lesser vestige of either. He has a good curve ball and a solid change up. If he can get his fastball to move at 88, then it would easier to project him but for now he just has that straight 4 seamer and it is a minor league pitch without movement. I still have hope for him since he seems like a tough competitor.