3/13 update: I have since updated these rankings on March 13th. Check out those rankings here.
Next up is the Top 80 starters after we went over the Top 20, Top 40, and Top 60 to start the week. We're still going through upside targets before hitting on pitchers who are questionably beneficial this season. Let's get to it!
Tier 6: The Nikes (Continued)
61. Joe Musgrove (Houston Astros) - I really want to fall in love with Musgrove, but I just can't get over his lack of full repertoire like seeing Liam McPoyle in WestWorld. He's great in it, BUT YOU'RE STILL MCPOYLE. Musgrove is a One-Seam pitcher that mixes in an often beautiful Slider, but I'm not convinced he has the command of his Changeup to make a major stamp in the realm of starters. Speaking of which, he's currently slated to be outside of the Astros' rotation with...ahem...Charlie Morton taking the fifth spot, which seems more outrageous than these amazing sales. I'm assuming Musgrove does get that job at some point, even if isn't straight out of camp, but it does knock him a bit down the rankings as you may be sitting on him for a little bit. When he does come up, he could be a sneaky add for a good amount of Ks - think 8 K/9 or so, with a great walk rate below 2.50 BB/9. Another Flier I'd love to take.
Holy moly! Wain-o can’t even crack the top-80. Ouch!!!
Boy, am I glad you are back. Started to get worried for awhile there.
LOVE the McPoyle reference. Had me cracking up and I completely agree… But on a serious notes, I like the Rays pitchers but hate that they play for the Rays in that division. Should they be avoided if choosing between them and someone near the same ranking?