Okay okay okay, we're going to talk about Luis Severino after he went 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 Hits, 2 BBs, 6 Ks against the Red Sox tonight. After facing a pair of poor teams back-to-back in the Rays and White Sox, I was skeptical that he'll be able to continue the trend against a legitimate offense in Boston. Clearly, he passes the test and I'm on board, of course. I'm aiming to do a GIF Breakdown of this start tomorrow (Ervin Santana's is coming out in the early morning) as I finally have the time to start doing those again - in fact, I'm aiming to do 2-3 of them per week now - and I'll dive into what changes Severino has made to elevate him to the man before us. Is it because of the Slider? You're damn right it is, but there's more than that. I also still have my concerns about his Changeup and wonder if it will be his ultimate downfall, or if he'll nail that pitch and keep his Fastball command at a high level to take the league by storm on the back of his slide piece. I'll go over it all tomorrow but in the mean time get pumped and hold on tight. If someone's buying, it best be for a significant improvement on your team.
Let’s see how every other SP did yesterday:
Does this bump Paxton to 15, jumping Taillon and Fulmer?
Not sure about that yet. It’s always been about expected innings with Paxton – given his injury history I’m expecting Fulmer/Taillon to accrue more starts this year.
Just a matter of time if Paxton is staying on the hill.
Thanks for the answer. I’m taking it as “Paxton is the second coming of the flamethrower, summoned from Noah Syndergaard looking into a magic mirror, heir to the Strikeout Krown.”
Pretty much…
How do you feel about Holland against DET saturday? Or Straily against Pitt
I’d prefer Straily against Pitt. Really don’t like trusting Holland.
Last week I decided to hold onto Gsell instead of Severino because I was afraid of Severino’s matchups this week.
Think I’d rather have Wheeler than Gsellman at this point(Severino got picked up)
Yeah, I’m with you there. Just have to play the odds.
I’m leaning Wheeler in the short term as well.
Loooove how sexy Pax is right now. Was hoping for CG SO but guess they’re not gonna let him go over 100 pitches due to aforementioned injury history..?
Thoughts on streaming Nelson tomorrow vs Atlanta? He’s been OK, Brew Crew is still mashing and Braves offense is mostly anemic. Should have some breathing room with ratios and wins/k’s will be close….
Thanks Nick!!
They’re being a little careful with Paxton, though I think the reigns will ease up as the season continues. Not many pitchers are allowed to climb over 100 pitches these days, anyway.
Don’t like it a whole lot, but not a terrible play if you’re fine on ERA/WHIP.
I was looking forward to a lengthier description on Paxton against the Tigers but c’est la vie. I’ll take it!
We went a little deeper in the Podcast, but there isn’t much more to say about Paxton!
He would be Top 10 easily if I knew he were getting 200+ innings this year. That question is preventing him for rising plenty in The List.
That’s what I like to hear. Thanks Nick.
Hey, Nick. I have 4 pitchers on 10-Day DL, about ready to return. In which order should I drop these guys– Gsellman, Norris, Moore? Also, is Wheeler now the pickup? 12-team.
Moore, Norris, Gsellman.
Really don’t like any of those three right now, but I believe Gsellman has the best chance of putting together a productive season here-on-out. I prefer Wheeler the most.
Have we lost all hope in Cotton? Especially against @HOU?
I wouldn’t say so and I believe his command can return after the last outing. I think I’d be starting him in a 12-teamer.
What do you think about trading McCutchen or Cespedes for either Fulmer or Taillon?
I’d deal McCutchen, but not Cespedes.
Paxton….AGA?!? C’monnnn.
We’re so close Matt. So close.
Need a streamer for tomorrow — Lynn v CIN, Ray v COL, Conley v PIT, or Cotton @ Morton? QS & K/9
Gotta be Lynn right? Is there a second guy you’d also take? All ratios are close, QS probably not competitive.
Oh whoops, just saw you mention Lynn! Still — are these other guys worth the risk with ratios in play? I’m intrigued by both Conley and Ray. Not sure Cotton or Morton are worth the risk.