The Shoe Fits

Sure, Matt Shoemaker has had a rocky season, but he’s been better since the end of May, and he pitched his best game of the year as he took down the...

Sure, Matt Shoemaker has had a rocky season, but he's been better since the end of May, and he pitched his best game of the year as he took down the Twins with a line of 6.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 Hits, 3 BBs, 10 Ks.  Seriously Shoemaker?  You know what this does, right?  It was clear cut in Halo Land that you were going to be the one cut to make room for Weaver's return, with Heaney's role secure as the #5 guy.  Now you had to all of sudden get your act together like the 16 year old who cleans his room in 2 minutes after putting it off all weekend.  You're going to get grounded if I come home and see your socks hanging off the door.  The 2015 numbers still like a bit out of whack, but since May 26th, he holds  3.08 ERA and a 3.31 FIP with an okay 2.80 K/BB.  It's still not spectacular but if you're desperate like a 30 year old virgin, I feel you.  The jury is still out if he'll get more chances, but I get the feeling a 6-man rotation is on the horizon.

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Nick Pollack

Founder of Pitcher List. Creator of CSW, The List, and SP Roundup. Worked with MSG, FanGraphs, CBS Sports, and Washington Post. Former college pitcher, travel coach, pitching coach, and Brandeis alum. Wants every pitcher to be dope.

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